Sustainable development support program for mining sector companies Component B: Mining companies
$50,000
Grant, Loan, Subsidy
Description:
The Program aims to encourage companies in the mining sector to improve their business practices in terms of sustainable development and more specifically to:
facilitate the achievement of ECOLOGO® UL sustainability certification within the mineral exploration industry, both for exploration companies and their service providers;
foster the emergence of leaders in sustainable development practices within the mining sector;
facilitate the obtaining and maintenance of Veriflora® certification in responsible peatland management for horticultural peat exploitation companies;
develop traceability initiatives within the MCS mining sector.
Comments on Funding:
External audits enabling the implementation of the Mining Association of Canada’s ” Towards Sustainable Mining ” continuous improvement initiative in sustainable development, including:
the professional fees of the external auditor;
the travel expenses of the external auditor, which cannot exceed the scales in effect within the Quebec public service.
Mandate carried out by a consulting firm enabling the applicant to obtain the minimum result A, AA or AAA for one of the indicators of the VDMD protocols, including:
the professional fees of the consulting firm;
the travel expenses of the consulting firm, which cannot exceed the scales in effect within the Quebec public service.
Financial assistance granted for component B cannot exceed $25,000 per activity and $50,000 per beneficiary for the duration of the Program.
January 31, 2026
Eligibility:
To be eligible, the project must have been completed between January 1 , 2022 and March 31, 2026 for components A and B, between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2026 for component C, and between January 1 , 2024 and March 31, 2026 for component D.
Application Steps:
Document
Financial Assistance Application Form
Regulatory framework
Documentation Needed:
Document
Financial Assistance Application Form
Regulatory framework
Other Things to Note:
Frequently Asked Questions section in the program URL
About the author
Maurice
