MAC TSM COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
MINING ASSOCIATION OF CANADA | TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MINING
TSM PROTOCOL REVISIONS INCLUDE:
- Water Stewardship Protocol (2018) – In effect for 2020 reporting year
- Tailings Management Protocol (2019) – In effect for 2020 reporting year
- Indigenous and Community Relationships Protocol (2019) – In effect for 2021 reporting year (i.e. replaces Aboriginal and Community Outreach protocol)
- Biodiversity Conservation Management Protocol (2020) – In effect for 2021 reporting year
- New versions of Safety and Health and Energy and GHG Emissions Protocols expected in 2020.
TSM PROTOCOL REVISIONS INCLUDE:
- Water Stewardship Protocol (2018) – In effect for 2020 reporting year
- Tailings Management Protocol (2019) – In effect for 2020 reporting year
- Indigenous and Community Relationships Protocol (2019) – In effect for 2021 reporting year (i.e. replaces Aboriginal and Community Outreach protocol)
- Biodiversity Conservation Management Protocol (2020) – In effect for 2021 reporting year
- New versions of Safety and Health and Energy and GHG Emissions Protocols expected in 2020.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Gap Analyses to new/revised protocols
Assistance with annual self-assessments
Implementation of MAC TSM requirements
External Audits
(as required by some protocols)
VSP Verification of Self-Assessment Scores / Verification Statements
We have MAC TSM Verification Service Providers (VSPs) based in Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Ottawa.
TRUSTED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ONLINE TSM REPORTING
MAC is launching a new online TSM reporting web site that will include company profiles and TSM scores, and will replace the annual TSM Progress Report.
This will allow companies to update their results throughout the year.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Gap Analyses to new/revised protocols
Assistance with annual self-assessments
Implementation of MAC TSM requirements
External Audits
(as required by some protocols)
VSP Verification of Self-Assessment Scores / Verification Statements
We have MAC TSM Verification Service Providers (VSPs) based in Timmins, Thunder Bay, and Ottawa.
WHAT IS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MINING (TSM)?
Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) is a set of standards to measure against to determine the sustainability of a mine and adhere to best practices in environmental management, safety and community engagement.
It is based on effective, on-the-ground performance protocols that allow mining companies to effectively manage their key risks while continually progressing and remaining transparent.
HOW TSM WORKS
The Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative allows mining companies to turn high-level environmental and social commitments into action on the ground.
Participation in the TSM initiative is mandatory for all MAC members for their Canadian operations.