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The importance of being a contributing member of industry organizations
The importance of being a contributing
member of industry organizations
Dingo supports industry organizations in three countries
Leading companies make it a practice to be contributing members of industry organizations serving their industry. The impact and importance of industry organizations cannot be overstated. There are many benefits of being a contributing member of an industry organization. A few of the primary advantages are listed below.
Industry organizations provide a public voice for individual member companies. They serve a critical role in creating positive public awareness and in lobbying local and national legislative bodies in areas of importance for specific industries.
Industry organizations establish educational, certification and standards programs to ensure that a high level of quality, safety and reliability is practiced by member companies and to assist in the development of future skilled workers for the industry.
Industry organizations provide a forum for innovation and best practices in their support of technical initiatives, research, and technical and business expos.
Dingo is a strong advocate of the importance of belonging and contributing to appropriate industry associations. Either through corporate or individual employee memberships, Dingo is a member of industry associations in Australia, Canada and the United States. Listed below is a list of industry associations of which Dingo is a member. There is also a short summary of each member association taken from the various associations’ Web sites. To learn more about these key mining industry organizations, please visit their Web sites.
AUSTRALIA
Queensland Resources Council
(Based in Brisbane, Queensland - Australia)
http://www.qrc.org.au/
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is a not-for-profit peak industry association representing the commercial developers of Queensland’s minerals and energy resources.
QRC works to secure an environment conducive to the long term sustainability of minerals and energy sector industries in Queensland. |
QRC aims to be:
| - Exemplary – a leading corporate citizen, ethical and responsive in all dealings with members, our people and stakeholders.
| | - Representative – effective in providing representation across the entire Queensland minerals and energy sector
| | - Collaborative – working closely with kindred organisations and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for QRC members
| | - Influential – respected by, and influential with governments and the media, reflecting the quality of our policy advice and analysis
| | - Strategic – focused on strategies to secure long term sustainability of the minerals and energy sector
| | - Leading – recognised widely for our leadership role by resource sector stakeholders.
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CANADA 
Mining Association of British Columbia
(Based in Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada)
http://www.mining.bc.ca/
Established through an act of the BC Legislature in 1901 to represent the interests of BC's mining industry, the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) is one of the oldest industry associations in the province. MABC represents the collective needs and interests of operating coal, metal and industrial mineral mining companies. In doing so, it has come to be regarded as the predominant voice of mining in British Columbia.
Mining is an essential part of the provincial economy and keeping it there is one of the primary goals of the MABC. Public and political attitudes figure prominently in the activities of the association. We liaise with government legislators, lobby for regulatory advancement and publicly promote the economic and social value of mining. We are tireless in our efforts to keep the interests of our members and the value of mining forefront in the minds of those who need to know. Our job is to help clear the public and political paths essential to our industry's future growth and development.
The Mining Association of BC also provides our member companies with a wide variety of services such as: participation in key government/industry committees, updates on regulatory change, access to meetings that provide the opportunity to exchange information among members, joint industry action on issues of common concern, and the availability of staff expertise on the areas of greatest interest.
The Mining Association of Canada
(Based in Ottawa, Ontario – Canada)
http://www.mining.ca/www/
The Mining Association of Canada is a national organization of the Canadian mining industry. It comprises companies engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Member companies account for the vast majority of Canada’s output of metals and major industrial minerals. MAC was recently recently honoured by the Globe Foundation, winning the 2005 Industry Association Award for Environmental Performance. The Mining Association of Canada was originally incorporated as "Canadian Metal Mining Association" under the Companies Act of Canada with Letters Patent granted on January 16, 1935.
MAC's mission is to promote, through the collective action of members, the growth and development of Canada's mining and mineral-processing industry, for the benefit of all Canadians. The Association's broad functions are to promote the interests of the industry nationally and internationally, to work with governments on policies affecting minerals, to inform the public and to promote cooperation between member firms to solve common problems. The MAC works closely with provincial and other industry groups across Canada and in other countries.
The primary role of MAC is the presentation of industry information and views to the federal government. Over the years, ongoing representations have been made to succeeding governments and parliamentary committees. MAC's mission is to promote, through the collective action of members, the growth and development of Canada's mining and mineral-processing industry, for the benefit of all Canadians.
UNITED STATES
Colorado Mining Association
(Based in Denver, Colorado – USA)
http://www.coloradomining.org/
The Colorado Mining Association (CMA), established in 1876 and incorporated in 1897, is a trade association whose membership, numbering 88 companies and 700 individuals, is composed of both small and large enterprises engaged in the exploration for, production and refining of, metals, coal, oil shale, and industrial minerals; firms that manufacture and distribute mining and mineral processing equipment and supplies; and other institutions providing services and supplies to the mineral industry. The CMA, headquartered in Denver, serves as a spokesman for the mining industry in Colorado. The Association works in cooperation with other state and national mining associations, keeping the industry informed on pending state and federal legislation and promulgating constructive programs and actions that will adequately recognize and serve mining's special problems and needs. It serves the industry on a wide range of subjects through the expertise of its members and member companies on standing, ad hoc, and select committees.
Objectives The objectives of the Colorado Mining Association are: - To foster, promote, and develop the general welfare of the mineral resource industry in all its various branches, primarily within the State of Colorado; and
- To encourage and promote health and safety among persons actively engaged in the mineral resource industry; and
- To assist educational institutions and others by lending support to, and encouraging interest in, mineral resource education through such means as are available to the Association; and
- To interact with local, state, and federal governments in furthering and supporting the interest of the mineral resource industry; and
- To cooperate with other industries and trade associations in matters such as are not inimical to the interests of the Association; and
- To disseminate information on mining and mineral resources to all segments of the public; and
- To advise and counsel the membership relative to developments and trends within the mineral resource industry and within the various legislative bodies, national and state, which affect their welfare; and
- To plan and program such meetings as may be desirable, feasible, and of benefit to the membership and the mineral resource industry; and
- To conduct and engage in ail lawful activities in furtherance of the foregoing purposes and those incidental thereto.
Friends of Coal
(Based in Charleston, West Virginia – USA)
http://www.friendsofcoal.org/
The Friends of Coal is a volunteer organization that consists of both West Virginians and residents from beyond our borders. Membership is free and the level of involvement by members is at their own discretion.
Mission statement:
The Friends of Coal is dedicated to inform and educate West Virginia citizens about the coal industry and its vital role in the state's future. Our goal is to provide a united voice for an industry that has been and remains a critical economic contributor to West Virginia. By working together, we can provide good jobs and benefits for future generations, which will keep our children and grandchildren close to home.
Iron Mining Association of Minnesota
(Based in Duluth, Minnesota – USA)
http://www.taconite.org/
Mission Statement
Promote an iron ore industry that will provide long-term growth and prosperity for all stakeholders through profitability in a competitive, global market.
Vision Steps
The IMA will accomplish this mission by working with stakeholders to: - Promote a stable investment environment.
- Promote environmental stewardship.
- Promote a positive public image of this vital, long-term, high-tech industry.
- Work with educators to ensure a trained and educated workforce.
- Strengthen and expand the association's base of support
- Promote proactive involvement in public policies that support the industry.
- Support the social and economic well being of the communities in which we live.
Kentucky Mining Institute
(Based in Lexington, Kentucky – USA)
http://www.miningusa.com/kmi/
The Kentucky Mining Institute was organized in July 6, 1940 with the following objectives: - The advancement of the mining industry by encouraging and promoting the study and investigation of mining problems.
- The promotion of education in practical and scientific mining.
- The sponsoring of movements designed to bring about safer working conditions in and around the mines which will create a proper attitude towards safety on the part of the miners.
To learn more about Dingo or about our participation in these industry associations, you are invited to visit Dingo at www.dingo.com or contact us directly by phone, toll free, at +1 888-346-4630, or by e-mail at bwilliams@dingo.com.
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