MAMI is excited to announce that we are the recipient of an unprecedented grant from the Province of Manitoba. “The announcement at PDAC in Toronto yesterday by Minister Jeff Wharton, Minister of Economic Development, Investment and Trade is representative of this government’s commitment to mining in our province, and demonstrates their understanding of mining’s potential… Read More
An abundance of lithium in Manitoba could provide an increased need for jobs in the mining sector in the coming years. “It’s not to say the industry is booming yet, but it’s in a far healthier state than the doldrums it’s been in for the past several years.” Cash writes. Additionally, he estimated that there will… Read More
Winnipeg – This October, The Mining Association of Manitoba Inc. (MAMI) will mark the first time since it was established in 1940 that the organization’s board meeting will be chaired by a woman. In June, MAMI’s Board of Directors appointed Stacy Kennedy, Vale’s Manitoba Operations Manager Health, Safety and Operational Risk as its first ever… Read More
Thompson, Manitoba – In their final season of operation, Hudbay Flin Flon rose to the challenge to win the 59th Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition held May 27 and 28th, 2022 and hosted by Vale Manitoba Operations. This was the first competition held in Manitoba since May 2019 due to the pandemic. Congratulations to Team Hudbay… Read More
The Mining Industry Human Resource Council (MiHR) has created an online learning module to provide free and accessible training for all to access. According to MiHR, this training was developed in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s “Calls to Action,” specifically the TRC’s #92 call, which calls for corporations to adopt the UN’s Declaration on the… Read More
The pandemic has created many challenges for industries across the province. Between the government’s focus on pandemic efforts, to the pause on ‘business as usual’ for in-person meetings. For many industries this has meant that engagement with government has been difficult and limited. That said, with our new Co-Directorship in place, MAMI has begun a… Read More
Winnipeg – The Mining Association of Manitoba Inc. (MAMI) is pleased to announce the appointments of Kristen Lynch and John Morris, both of KiK Partners, to lead the trade association as contracted Co-Directors. Lynch brings over thirty years of experience combining branding, marketing and association management to the role of Co-Director, while Morris’ experience includes… Read More
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the 2020 Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition and the 2020 National Western Region Mine Rescue/Safety Summit have been cancelled. As the voice for the mining industry in Manitoba, The Mining Association of Manitoba needs to focus attention on providing safe workplaces during the pandemic. Mining is an essential industry… Read More
Lac du bonnet, Manitoba – Hudbay Snow Lake rose to the challenge to win the 57th Manitoba Provincial Mine Rescue Competition held May 25-26, 2018. Congratulations to Team Snow Lake members Captain Bob Forsyth, #2 Riley Eastman, #3 Brandon Cook, #4 Jenni Oleksuk, Vice-Captain Jordan Galloway, Director of Operations Brian Shapka, Technician Bernard Fourie, Coach… Read More
The Mining Association of Manitoba Inc., is headquartered on Treaty 1 and we acknowledge that our members operate on Treaty territories within the Province of Manitoba and the unceded lands of the Dakota, the traditional territories of Anishinaabe, Cree, OjiCree and Dene peoples and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
