Canadian Organizations
Association des prospecteurs du Québec (APQ)
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Professional association aimed at developing and promoting mineral exploration in Quebec by maintaining the province’s economic and environmental competitiveness and access to land.
www.apq-inc.qc.ca
Association minière du Québec (AMQ)
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The provincial association of the mining industry in Quebec.
www.amq-inc.com
Association of Mining Municipalities of Ontario
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Organizes a coordinated mining municipality position on issues of common concern, and lobbies the two senior levels of government, and particularly the Province, to adopt recommended changes in Ontario.
www.ammo.on.ca
Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists (APEGG)
Representing engineers, geologists and geophysicists.
www.apegga.com
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC)
Representing the engineers and geoscientists of British Columbia.
www.apeg.bc.ca
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB)
Representing the engineers and geoscientists of New Brunswick.
www.apenb.nb.ca
Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia (APENS)
Representing the engineers of Nova Scotia.
www.apens.ns.ca
Association of Professional Engineers of Prince Edward Island (APEPEI)
Representing the engineers of Nova Scotia.
www.apepei.com
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
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The provincial organization responsible for licensing professional engineers and professional geolscientists in the province of Saskatchewan.
www.apegs.sk.ca
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Improving the economy of Atlantic Canadian communities through the successful development of business and job opportunities.
www.acoa.ca
British Columbia and Yukon Chamber of Mines
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Supports and promotes the mineral exploration community and related services in the province and territory.
www.bc-mining-house.com
Business Development Bank of Canada
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BDC is Canada's small business bank. It plays a leadership role in delivering financial and management services, with a particular focus on the emerging and exporting sectors of the economy.
www.bdc.ca
Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE)
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The national voice for Canada's mining equipment and service exporters.
www.camese.org
Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention
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A recognized leader in pollution prevention, encourages actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollutants and waste, to foster a healthier environment and sustainable society.
c2p2online.com
Canadian Commercial Corporation
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CCC offers exporters a wide range of services to help Canadian businesses conclude sales, particularly to foreign governments and international agencies. CCC assures contract performance to a foreign customer, enhancing the Canadian exporter's chance of securing a contract on advantageous terms.
www.ccc.ca
Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists (CCPG)
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Geoscience is a regulated profession in virtually all of Canada. In eleven of the thirteen provinces and territories, legislative acts restrict the practice of geoscience to individuals who are registered members of (and therefore licensed by) self-governing professional associations.
www.ccpg.ca
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In addition to public safety considerations and protection of the environment, it provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences in the field of dam safety.
www.cda.ca
Canadian Diamond Drilling Association
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It represents and deals with governmental departments and agencies to stay abreast of the latest regulatory changes affecting the industry, and lobbies for the well-being of the mineral industry in Canada.
www.canadiandrilling.com
Canadian Mineral Processors Division of CIM
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The Canadian Mineral Processors (CMP) is a Technical Division of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and had its beginning as an operator-oriented group called the Canadian Gold Metallurgists. The formation of the Canadian Gold Metallurgists was predicated on the principle of "Cost plus tails", i.e. obtaining the lowest possible cost per ton of ore milled with the highest recovery possible. This focus on operators and their interests is maintained as a priority today.
www.C-M-P.on.ca
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Located in The Mining Building at the University of Toronto, it was established as a way to recognize and honour the legendary mine finders and builders of a great Canadian industry.
www.halloffame.mining.ca
Canadian Mining Industry Research Organization (CAMIRO)
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Formed by a group of mining companies to promote and manage collaborative research
www.camiro.org
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Here's a site helping Canadian businesses looking for technological assistance. Advisors work with individual entrepreneurs to identify needs and to find the right source of assistance for almost every technology imaginable.
ctn.nrc.ca
Export Development Corporation
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EDC supports Canada's export trade by helping Canadians compete in world markets. Its risk management services - including insurance, financing and guarantees - have become an integral part of the export strategies of many small and medium-sized Canadian companies.
www.edc.ca
Mining Association of British Columbia
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Speaks on behalf of mineral producers in British Columbia, the major component of a $4 billion industry. In doing so, it has come to be regarded as the predominant voice of mining in the province.
www.mining.bc.ca
Mining Association of Canada (MAC)
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Promoting, through the collective action of members, the growth and development of Canada's mining and mineral-processing industry, for the benefit of all Canadians.
www.mining.ca
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MIHR)
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A Simple, Innovative Approach. MiHR's approach to addressing the human resources challenges in the Canadian mining industry is simple, yet innovative and highly effective—work together, bring the best ideas to the table for the benefit of all, and utilize available resources wisely. This dynamic process promotes the sharing of best practices, leveraging of programs that work, and working together on common challenges.
www.mihr.ca
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Conseil des ressources humaines de l'industrie minière (RHIM)
Une approche simple et novatrice. L'approche du RHiM pour relever les défis en matière de ressources humaines de l'industrie minière canadienne est simple, mais novatrice et hautement efficace—travailler ensemble, amener les meilleures idées à la table pour le bénéfice de tout le monde et utiliser judicieusement les ressources disponibles. Ce processus dynamique favorise le partage de pratiques exemplaires, l'optimisation des programmes efficaces et la collaboration pour relever des défis communs.www.conseilrhim.ca
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A national public affairs program whose goal is to facilitate the profitable growth and development of the mining industry by enhancing the industry's reputation with key federal decision-makers.
www.miningworks.mining.ca
New Brunswick Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
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Promoting, educating, and representing the interests of New Brunswick prospectors.
www.nbpda.ca
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A regional association representing members’ interests throughout the United States and Canada, and facilitating their global interests.
www.nwma.org
Representing the engineers, geologists and geophysicists of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
www.napegg.nt.ca
Northwest Territories & Nunavut Chamber of Mines
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The voice of the Northern mining and exploration industry, its goals are to promote the industry and the North to Northerners, Canadians, and the world at large, and to speak out on industry concerns and issues.
www.miningnorth.com
Northwest Territories Region Mineral Resources Directorate
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Administered by the Canadian department of Indian and Northern Affairs, provides information on the geology and geoscience in the Territories.
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/nt/gdv_e.html
Ontario Mining Association (OMA)
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Representing the mining industry in the province of Ontario.
www.oma.on.ca
Porcupine Prospectors and Developers Association
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A lobby group representing the interests of mineral explorationists in the Porcupine District of Northeastern Ontario.
www.porcupineprospectors.on.ca
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
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Exists to protect and promote the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration sector and to ensure a robust mining industry in Canada.
www.pdac.ca
Prospectors Association of Nova Scotia
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Promoting, educating and representing the interests of Nova Scotia prospectors.
www.prospectors.ns.ca
Sudbury Regional Development Corporation
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Promotes the economic development of the Sudbury Region through continued diversification, job creation, and an enhanced quality of life.
www.srdc.on.ca
The Northern Prospectors Association
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An association of various members of the mining exploration community; most members are prospectors and geologists who work in the Kirkland Lake area.
www.northernprospectors.on.ca
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Representing the full spectrum of exploration and mining activities in the Yukon, promoting responsible and prosperous exploration and mining industries in the Yukon, and representing the interests of the mining industry.
www.ycmines.ca