President & CEO’s Message
The theme of Roundup 2015 is “intelligent exploration,” and this issue of Mineral Exploration touches on one element that is critical to explorers: technology. I would first lik… Read More
John Thompson
Big changes coming
To John Thompson, Rio Tinto’s Pilbara operations represent a glimpse into the near future. At the iron mines in Western Australia, the ore is hauled by autonomous trucks controll… Read More
Baby, it’s (Already) Cold Outside!
Carbon monoxide and other Fall hazards
Ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning…maintain a clean camp! As all Canadians know, fall can be cold! Placer miners in the Cassiar gold rush certainl… Read More
Joining the Conversation
Communicating social performance through social media
In the exploration, development and mining sector, it is recognized that negative news – often one-sided stories prepared by activist organizations and anti-development grou… Read More
Breaking New Ground
Academic research is paving the way for smarter, more efficient, exploration
Danae Voormeij investigating artisanal mining pits in the West African jungle, Liberia. Although scientific research is necessary for successful mineral exploration, littl… Read More
The Wireline System
A Difference-maker
One of the major application breakthroughs in the diamond drilling industry was the development of the wireline system in 1958 by E.J. Longyear Company (now Boart Longyear Ltd.)… Read More
Beyond Hollywood’s Imagination
The latest drilling techniques are about more than just getting rock in the box
In the 1998 film Armageddon, a group of rugged drillers led by Bruce Willis’ character is recruited to save the world by drilling into an Earth-bound asteroid to lower a nuclear dev… Read More
Exploring in 3D
3D printing technology is putting exploration targets in the palm of your hand
The world of printing has finally caught up with the real world – and if the displays at the PDAC convention in Toronto this year were anything to go by, 3D printing is finding its way i… Read More
Where’s my Flying Drill?
Mineral exploration has advanced by quantum leaps and bounds over the last few decades, leaving the future of the industry to the imagination
September 23, 2034 – Vancouver, B.C. Honestly, Pops, if the words “back in my day” come out of your mouth one more time, I’m going to disconnect you from this flight. All I said was thi… Read More
Analytics on the Go
Portable versions of traditional tools are moving mineral analysis from the lab to the field
The technological world around us is becoming more advanced and compact every day, with the processing power of a desktop computer from a decade ago now fitting into your smartpho… Read More
Chair’s Message
A matter that has captured the attention of many Canadians is the decision from the Supreme Court of Canada in favour of the Tsilhqot’in. As fall approaches, it appears that the fin… Read More
Innovation retrospective
The top 10 technological discoveries in the last 25 years
One of my favourite movies of all time is Stanley Kubrick’s epic Full Metal Jacket. Among his numerous memorable quotes, Gunnery Sergeant Hartman states that, “the world’s most d… Read More
AME BC Welcomes New VP
AME BC is pleased to announce the appointment of Glen Wonders as vice president, technical and government affairs. Wonders will be responsible for key AME BC member issues relate… Read More