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AME is Hiring | Coordinator, Exploration Data Analysis

The Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AME) is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Coordinator, Exploration Data Analysis for its Vancouver office. AME is the lead a… Read More

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Jonathan Buchanan

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By the Book

Sun Dogs and Yellowcake: Gunnar Mines – A Canadian StorySandberg Surrey: Crackingstone Press We experience the isolation of life on the Crackingstone Peninsula, the fre… Read More

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Features
  • history
  • Lake Athabasca
  • Mining
  • writing

Positioning Your Company

Experts tell all at AME Speaker Series

Junior mineral exploration companies exist to responsibly create value for their shareholders – this was the consensus following a lively panel discussion at the AME Speaker Se… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Blog
  • economy
  • Financing
  • industry
  • investing
  • project development

Honouring Our Own

The AME Awards celebrate the industry's best and brightest

AME honoured its 2016 award recipients on January 25 during the AME Roundup 2017 conference. This marks the 40th year that AME has celebrated the important achievements made by le… Read More

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Features
  • events
  • exploration
  • Financing
  • prospecting

Sling Training

AME and PDAC collaborate on new online training tool

AME and the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) have released their first joint safety training initiative: helicopter slinging training. Both AME and P… Read More

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Environment, Health and Safety
  • education
  • hazards
  • helicopter
  • safety

Spotlight on H2O

The water sustainability act

Water is indispensable for mineral exploration, from use in drilling to uses in camps. However, water use is not constant – either in terms of duration or geography – as it is genera… Read More

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Features
  • camp
  • field geology
  • policies
  • water sustainability
  • Water Sustainablility Act
  • WSA

Lights, Camera, Action!

AME launches its 2016 photo contest

2016 Winner: Matt Fraser Over the past 13 years, AME’s photo contest has resulted in some stunning photographs – and we want to see more. Whether you are exploring in B.C. or around t… Read More

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Features
  • Contest
  • events
  • exploration
  • Photography

And the award goes to…

Winners of the 2015 AME BC Awards

AME BC honoured its 2015 award recipients on January 27 at Mineral Exploration Roundup 2016. Every January, the Association celebrates the important achievements made by leade… Read More

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Features
  • diamond exploration
  • environmental responsibility
  • health
  • mine development
  • mineral exploration
  • prospecting
  • safety
  • social responsibility

The Survey Says…

Canada's mineral exploration industry releases its state-of-the-industry safety report

A decade ago, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) collaborated with the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) to conduct its… Read More

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Environment, Health and Safety
  • awareness
  • hazards
  • industry
  • management

In Recognition of Reclamation

The 38th annual Mine Reclamation Symposium puts new research and industry success stories centre stage

Presentations at the 2014 Mine Reclamation Symposium attracted a diverse audience ranging from scientists to high school and university students to First Nation land and resou… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Features
  • awards
  • Conference
  • environment
  • events

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

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Environment, Health and Safety
  • camp safety
  • field hazards
  • safety guide

2013 AME BC Awards

AME BC honoured its 2013 award recipients on January 29 at Mineral Exploration Roundup 2014. Every January, the Association celebrates the important achievements made by leade… Read More

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Jonathan Buchanan

  • Features
  • business development
  • drilling
  • exploration
  • prospecting
  • Yukon

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