How to Donate

Mining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to bringing knowledge and awareness about Canada’s geology and mineral resources to students, educators and the general public. Your personal or corporate contribution supports the development and delivery of our core educational programs:

Indigenous Communities Education and Outreach Programs
Teacher Training
School Programs
Public Outreach Events
STEM Partnerships

We are pleased to appropriately recognize your generosity through Mining Matters Industry Newsletter, select PDAC Convention materials, special event signage and on our website.

Donate Today

You can:

Donate Online

Please use this form to donate online. Mining Matters develops and implements its programs with the help of financial sponsorship, donations and in-kind contributions from the mineral and aggregate industries, individuals, foundations, corporations and government. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for contributions of $25 or more.

Sponsor a special event

Please reach out to us at info [at] miningmatters.ca (info[at]miningmatters[dot]ca)

Donate an item for our annual silent auction

Please reach out to us at info [at] miningmatters.ca (info[at]miningmatters[dot]ca)

Donate Shares

Donating shares to a charitable non-profit organization such as Mining Matters may be of particular interest to those in the mining industry, due to the considerable potential tax benefits.

The elimination of capital gains on stocks, bonds, and mutual funds means that your contribution to Mining Matters will result in a tax receipt equal to the fair market value of your gift. Rather than being subject to the 50 per cent capital gains tax payable on shares sold during your lifetime, accrued capital gains on donated shares are exempt from taxes. You’ll be able to use the entire amount of your tax credit against other sources of income. In effect, the tax benefit arising from your gift is the same as if the donated securities were cash.

The donation of flow through shares can produce even greater benefit, as a deduction is offered at the time of purchase and a tax credit is generated when the shares are gifted.

To learn more about donating securities, including flow through shares, please contact Durham Sims, Mining Matters Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities at 416-842-3086, 800-561-4468 s or durham.sims [at] rbc.com (durham[dot]sims[at]rbc[dot]com). Mr. Sims serves the organization in a volunteer capacity.

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Legacy Giving: An Investment in the Future

Consider leaving a legacy of support for Mining Matters. By planning a gift, such as a bequest or life insurance, you can achieve your financial, philanthropic, and estate planning goals. You’ll give substance to your values and make a grand gesture of generosity that lasts beyond your lifetime.

A gift to Mining Matters would provide lasting benefits through our programs to educate students, teachers, and the general public about Canada’s geology and mineral resource endowment, and promote awareness of the importance of rocks, metals, minerals, and mining. A planned gift may enable you to make a more significant gift than you thought possible. Through legacy giving, you can

Reduce your taxable estate by the value of your bequest
Distribute your assets according to your wishes
Leave a legacy for tomorrow without giving up assets today

Donate in Memoriam

Please download and complete the form below, we deeply appreciate your thoughtful consideration to make a donation to Mining Matters in memory of your loved one. Your generous contribution will help us continue our vital work, honoring their legacy in a meaningful way. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for donations of $25 or more.

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Donate by Mail or Fax

Please use the form below to donate by mail or fax. Mining Matters develops and implements its programs with the help of financial sponsorship, donations and in-kind contributions from the mineral and aggregate industries, individuals, foundations, corporations and government. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for contributions of $25 or more.

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We could not achieve our goals without the corporations, organizations, government partners, communities and individuals that provide their generous financial support each year.

Unrestricted funds allow Mining Matters to provide programs to communities requesting programs without the financial means to support the request.

Please contact mfraser [at] miningmatters.ca (mfraser[at]miningmatters[dot]ca) if your company is interested in supporting our programs with unrestricted funding or would like further information about program sponsorship.