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Chair’s Message

This week, it was my pleasure to be involved in the selection of nominees for AME BC’s 2015 Gold Pan Award. This award is given for exceptional meritorious service to the mineral exp… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2015 by David McLelland

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Chair’s Message

Every year, the national Mining Industry Human Resources Council releases its labour forecasts for the upcoming decade, and the document is a constant reminder that the mineral… Read More

Posted on September 1, 2015 by David McLelland

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The Xinhua News Agency based in China recently released two photos of children at a community fair watching a simulated volcanic eruption and learning about laboratory techniqu… Read More

Posted on June 1, 2015 by David McLelland

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It was a pleasure to open AME BC’s Mineral Exploration Roundup 2015, held January 26 to 29. It was a historic conference as we marked a milestone this year, enjoying our new venue at t… Read More

Posted on March 1, 2015 by David McLelland

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AME BC’s members in the B.C. mineral exploration community are leaders in project discovery, capitalization and development. This has always required a steady, positive resol… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2014 by David McLelland

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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

Posted on September 1, 2014 by David McLelland

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Recent announcements have seen major B.C. mineral and coal producers scale back their workforces. At the same time, for example, demand for coal is expected to increase 50 per cen… Read More

Posted on June 1, 2014 by David McLelland

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It is an honour and a privilege to serve AME BC as chair for 2014. Like most of you, I attended and enjoyed the experience of Mineral Exploration Roundup 2014. I want to thank the spons… Read More

Posted on March 1, 2014 by David McLelland

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