Families gather at South African mine shaft where hundreds are feared underground
The miners are in a standoff with police, who have blocked their supplies of food and water.
Canadian miners are a dominant force internationally and recently have come under fire from citizens in various countries.
In a televised clip, the Mining Association of Canada’s Pierre Gratton and MiningWatch Canada’s Jamie Kneen discuss what’s happening with the country’s mining firms on the national and global stage in the context of protests occurring worldwide.
MAC is an industry association representing companies while MWC is a non-governmental organization presenting views from the public.
CTV’s Don Martin engages the pair about what’s happening with Canada’s reputation in mining.
Watch the full interview here.