A Site Tour with the Three Associations
In the past year, AME has undergone some internal changes. Earlier this year, Kendra Johnston joined as President and CEO. Also, in March 2018, four of our contractors who had work… Read More
AME Photo Contest 2019
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2019 For the past 17 years, AME has sought the best photographs of mineral explorers in action – in B.C. and around the world. Once again, we woul… Read More
Backing a Winner
AME Awards from the nominator’s perspective
Behind the bright lights and ceremony of AME’s annual Awards Gala: Celebration of Excellence, each January is the hard work of the Awards Committee, AME staff, and the members who… Read More
Jessica Van Den Akker Appointed New AME Treasurer
Mineral exploration industry in B.C. needs greater certainty to meet potential, says financial expert
Jessica Van Den Akker In January 2019, Jessica Van Den Akker was appointed treasurer of AME. “My role consists of supporting the controller and overseeing our quarterly reports a… Read More
A Fond Farwell to Jim Gray
Jim Gray From 2004 through 2019, the mineral exploration industry saw what seemed like constant change – as mergers changed the corporate world and commodity price volatility wa… Read More
Exploration on the Edge
Stay safe while searching for mineral deposits in British Columbia's steepest terrain
Geologist Andy Randell standing on the rim of Lost Valley at the edge of the Cambria Icefield, near Stewart, B.C. | Andy Randell British Columbia is beautiful. Spectacular mounta… Read More
Social Responsibility at AME
How the ISR committee helps members adopt industry best practices in social responsibility
Social responsibility is key to the success and reputation of resource projects. AME’s Integrated Social Responsibility (ISR) Committee supports members by providing resour… Read More
The Opportunity in Innovation
Dale Mah, chair of the Roundup 2020 Organizing Committee, highlights things to look forward to at this year's conference
Tell our readers a little bit about yourself and your career. I’m currently the VP Corporate Development for Endeavour Silver, a mid-tier silver and gold mining company. My main r… Read More
Home-Grown High Tech Advancing Mineral Exploration in B.C.
Latest digital technologies let juniors meet exploration challenges
Mineral exploration and mining in British Columbia faces many challenges today, such as declining ore grades, difficulty in obtaining operating licenses and environmental an… Read More
Lens on Discovery
AME Roundup 2020 sneak preview
AME Roundup takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre East “under the sails” in Vancouver. | AME/Velour Productions With the theme Lens on Discovery and an eye on the newest t… Read More
President & CEO’s Message
Kendra Johnston It is an honour to address the AME membership through this, my first message as President and CEO. Many of you know me as long-time volunteer and supporter of the wor… Read More
Chair’s Message
We are approaching the time of year when explorers from all over our province (and all over the planet!) gather in the global mineral exploration and mining hub of Vancouver. Round… Read More