About AME
Through leadership, advocacy and partnerships, AME will protect and promote the interests of mineral explorers and developers operating or based in British Columbia.
AME is the lead association for the mineral exploration and development industry based in British Columbia.
Established in 1912, AME represents, advocates and promotes the interests of more than 6,000 members who are engaged in mineral exploration and development in BC and globally. AME encourages a safe, economically strong and environmentally responsible industry by providing clear initiatives, policies, events and tools to support its membership in delivering responsible projects that advance reconciliation and provide benefit to all British Columbians.

Through leadership, advocacy, and partnerships, AME will protect and promote the interests of mineral explorers and developers operating, or based, in BC.Through leadership, advocacy, and partnerships, AME will protect and promote the interests of mineral explorers and developers operating, or based, in BC.

Modelling leadership in alignment with our values, AME will create and deliver events, initiatives, policy, and guiding principles. This work will assist AME’s membership in furthering responsible exploration and development that promotes economic viability, safety, environmental and social responsibility, reconciliation, and collaborative partnerships.

How we complete work is just as important as what we achieve. Our Core Values give guidance on behaviours for how we work together, make decisions and achieve our goals.
- Be Inclusive
- Be Respectful
- Be Focused
- Be Effective
- Be Informative
Key Actions
- Act as Trusted Leaders in all respects, honouring confidential information, and proudly carrying
the voice of the mineral exploration and development industry. - Support, exhibit and enhance Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we complete the work of the
Association.
Key Areas of Focus

Become a Member
AME works to promote a healthy mineral exploration and development industry. Membership is a great way to engage with us, our industry; and support our efforts, while realizing the benefits associated with membership.