Outreach in Action | Regional Exploration Group Update
After a relatively quiet year in 2021, BC’s regional exploration groups were excited to return to in-person events and activities to connect and engage with the public again in 20… Read More
The Art and Science of Mineral Exploration
It was the summer of 2019, and Don Bragg, prospector and AME’s longest-serving director, visited the Cat Mountain property in north-central British Columbia. Also in camp at the… Read More
AME Photo Contest 2022
For the past 20 years, our members have taken out their cameras and captured the essence of what a day in the life of a mineral explorer looks like. Once again, we would like to see your… Read More
National Indigenous History Month | Resources for Explorers
Every year, throughout the month of June, Canadians take the time to acknowledge and recognize the rich heritage, history, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and M… Read More
Talent is Discovered at AME Roundup
Calling all students, recent graduates and young professionals! AME Roundup is for YOU. Each year, AME Roundup attracts students, recent graduates and young professionals loo… Read More
AME Roundup 2022 Chair’s Welcome Message
A message from Dale Mah, AME Roundup 2022 Organizing Committee Chair: It is with great pleasure that I welcome all of you to AME Roundup 2022. We have come a long way since our last con… Read More
Reaching out to the Public in an Unusual Year
Despite travel restrictions and gathering limitations due to the pandemic, British Columbia’s regional exploration groups found engaging ways to reach out and connect with th… Read More
AME Photo Contest 2021
For the past 19 years, AME has sought the best photographs of mineral explorers in action – in B.C. and around the world. Once again, we would like you to send your prized photos from t… Read More
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day!
As part of National Indigenous History Month, which is the time to learn and recognize the history, heritage and diversity of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Métis peopl… Read More
AME Announces Staff Changes
After nine years as part of the AME team, working closely with all of our members, we are saying goodbye to Roxanne Finnie, Director of Events and Membership at the end of June. Roxa… Read More
H&S Update June 2021
Black Bear Attack in Northern BC The BC Conservation Officer Service responded to a black bear attack at a remote mineral exploration camp north of Prince George. The attack took p… Read More
A Spotlight on AME’s 2020 Award Recipients
Thank you to our Sponsors! Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Awards Gala and helped us celebrate the amazing awar… Read More
AME Remote Roundup 2021
Leading Through Change
‘Leading Through Change’ was the theme for AME Roundup 2021, the association’s 38th Mineral Exploration Roundup and the first entirely virtual conference. Safety is the indust… Read More
Leading through Change
Indigenous Economies and Partners in Mineral Exploration
At the 9th Gathering Place at Remote Roundup 2021, Yolanda Liman, Graphic Illustrator, showcased her Graphic Recording creation of Drawing Change. As the panel discussions unf… Read More
2020: The Year of Giving Back
Where there are challenges, there are opportunities, and this year has been a year of giving back amid a global pandemic that has affected the lives of many. We are overwhelmed by th… Read More
Announcing the AME 2020 Photo Contest Winners
AME Contest Sponsor Despite the challenges of the global pandemic this year, we have had a strong year in mineral exploration and development which has resulted in an incredible s… Read More
Here’s Why You Can’t Miss AME Remote Roundup!
AME Roundup is the ultimate conference for the mineral exploration industry. It’s a place where – year after year – geoscientists, technical experts… Read More
Winners of the Decade | AME Photo Contest 2020
We are kicking off the annual #AMEInTheField Photo Contest on July 1 by taking the time to look back at the grand prize winners from the last decade. 2019 Winner: Anatole Tuzlak2018… Read More
#MiningFeedsBC Foodbank Challenge
Presented by the Association for Mineral Exploration
Sponsored by Integra Resources Do you remember your favourite meal in camp? Or a favourite meal at a restaurant in a local community? For those that have spent a season in the field o… Read More
MineralsEd and AME | #BCMiningMonth Video Series
During BC Mining Month, MineralsEd is collaborating with AME to produce educational videos that will teach the public about minerals, mining, our natural environment and the ro… Read More
Mining Stock Daily Podcast
Between October 2019 and January 2020, AME contributed to the Mining Stock Daily podcast with 8 episodes in total. Have a listen to all of them below;… Read More
An Exploration Geologist’s perspective at AME Roundup
Tony Baressi is the President and Director for Triumph Gold Corp and we touched base with him to find out about his previous experiences at Roundup and what he finds valuable. We del… Read More
AME’s Mentorship Program Kicks Off Another Year
AME initiated a mentorship program at Roundup 2019 for current students and recent earth science graduates. The pilot program started in April 2019 with 22 matched Mentors and Me… Read More
AME Roundup Perspective
A Geologist in Geoscience Technology
Sarah Conolly is a Senior Project Geologist at Seequent, a Geoscience Technology company and this year will be her second time attending AME Roundup. Seequent will be exhibiting… Read More
A Lens on an AME Roundup Partner: MineralsEd and the Power of Education
With a B.Sc. in Earth and Ocean Science from the University of Victoria, Jason Courneyea has worked on projects ranging from grassroots exploration to active mine sites for the la… Read More
Announcing the 2019 Photo Contest Winners
Another year in mineral exploration and development has resulted in another incredible submission of photos. We are pleased to announce the following winners of our 2019 Photo C… Read More
Reasons to Attend AME Roundup
How should I convince my boss?
If you’re in the mineral exploration industry in BC, you may have heard of it already. AME Mineral Exploration Roundup is the place where, year after year, mineral explorers and… Read More
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
AME For Explorers: We want your videos!
Are you an Explorer out in the field or working in the industry supporting Explorers? We want you to share your story! We at AME want to see a 30-second video clip of you telling us who y… Read More
The Ultimate Geology Road Trip with the UBC SEG Student Chapter
Straddling the border of Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titicaca sprawls across the landscape as one of South America’s largest lakes – a geological wonder. From a bird’s eye view,… Read More
AME Roundup: An Indigenous Perspective
Jamie Davignon is an Engineer-In-Training for Stantec’s northern civil engineering group in Whitehorse, Yukon. She is a member of the Tahltan Nation and is… Read More