Skip to content
AME
  • About
    • About AME
    • Contact
    • Board & Staff
    • Committees
    • Awards
    • Guiding Principles
  • What We Do
    • Land Use
    • Permitting
    • Health & Safety
    • Indigenous Relations
    • Environment & Sustainability
    • Social Responsibility
    • Investor Confidence
  • Membership + Sponsorship
    • Become a Member
    • Member Benefits
    • Login
    • Sponsorship
    • Job Postings
  • Events + News
    • Calendar
    • AME Roundup Conference
    • AME Events
    • News Releases
    • Mineral Exploration Stories
  • Resources
    • Explore Our Economy
    • Policy Updates
    • Publications
    • Exploration Groups
    • Tools
    • Mineral Literacy

Posts Tagged With: Chair’s Messages

View All Stories

Chair’s Message

Rob Mcleod When Bob Dylan penned “The Times They Are A-Changin’” in 1964, he was documenting an era of remarkable transformation in western society. Over 56 years later, this anth… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Rob McLeod

  • Chair's Messages
  • economy
  • employment
  • Government
  • industry
  • project development

Chair’s Message

Rob McLeod As the reappointed chair of AME’s Board of Directors, I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Board, the Association and the members in 2020. I wou… Read More

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Rob McLeod

  • Chair's Messages
  • business development
  • Roundup
  • volunteering

Chair’s Message

Rob McLeod | Chair of the Board of Directors Exploring the rugged and isolated sections of the Cordillera with dreams of discovery of metals and minerals is a wonderful and challen… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Rob McLeod

  • Chair's Messages
  • Government
  • industry
  • policy
  • project development

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

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Rob McLeod

  • Chair's Messages
  • BCRMA
  • events
  • exploration
  • industry
  • Kendra Johnston
  • market
  • Mining Jobs Task Force
  • Roundup

Chair’s Message

Kendra Johnston | Chair of the Board of Directors With summer upon us, I reflect on my first five months as the chair of AME’s Board of Directors and am proud of the team’s accomplishm… Read More

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Kendra Johnston

  • Chair's Messages
  • events
  • exploration
  • Government
  • policy

Chair’s Message

‘LYN ANGLIN | Chair of the Board of Directors At AME’s Roundup 2018 conference, we welcomed a renewed sense of optimism in B.C.’s mineral exploration and development industry, su… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Lyn Anglin

  • Chair's Messages
  • economy
  • evenets
  • industry
  • project development

Chair’s Message

‘LYN ANGLIN | Chair of the Board of Directors The 2018 summer field season is in full swing, and the rebound from a five-year drought in financing for mineral exploration appears to… Read More

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Lyn Anglin

  • Chair's Messages
  • events
  • networking
  • Roundup

Chair’s Message

‘LYN ANGLIN | Chair of the Board of Directors In my first message as chair of AME’s Board of Directors, I want to take this opportunity to thank AME’s volunteers. In my first three mon… Read More

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Lyn Anglin

  • Chair's Messages
  • AME
  • membership
  • Roundup

Chair’s Message

With commodity prices rising, investment and optimism in B.C.’s mineral exploration sector rebounded in 2017. While companies with new grassroots discoveries and those with d… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Diane Nicolson

  • Chair's Messages
  • economy
  • exploration
  • Investment
  • project development

Chair’s Message

As I write, the 2017 summer field season is in full swing, and the rebound from a five-year drought in financing for mineral exploration is building momentum. Investment in 2017 ha… Read More

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Diane Nicolson

  • Chair's Messages
  • business climate
  • exploration
  • industry
  • market

Chair’s Message

Welcome to the summer issue of Mineral Exploration. The year 2017 marks the 105th anniversary of AME – an impressive milestone, but what is far more important is the role that our as… Read More

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Diane Nicolson

  • Chair's Messages
  • Government
  • industry
  • Roundup

Chair’s Message

As the spring issue of AME’s Mineral Exploration magazine goes to press, a successful 2017 AME Roundup conference has just completed, at which we welcomed 5,834 registrants from… Read More

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Diane Nicolson

  • Chair's Messages
  • industry
  • Investment
  • market
  • Roundup

Chair’s Message

Welcome to the 2016 winter edition of Mineral Exploration magazine. Mineral exploration is the process of finding commercially viable concentrations of minerals to mine. But a… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Diane Nicolson

  • Chair's Messages
  • economy
  • exploration
  • industry
  • investing
  • markets

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

  • Chair's Messages
  • events
  • industry
  • markets
  • Roundup

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

  • Chair's Messages
  • employment
  • industry development
  • mineral exploration

Chair’s Message

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

  • Chair's Messages
  • events
  • exploration
  • industry
  • outreach

Chair’s Message

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

  • Chair's Messages
  • industry
  • markets
  • Roundup

Chair’s Message

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

  • Chair's Messages
  • economy
  • Government
  • industry

Chair’s Message

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

  • Chair's Messages
  • Conference
  • engagement
  • events
  • exhibitors
  • outreach
  • poster session
  • Roundup
  • short course
  • sporting events
  • technical sessions
  • trade show

Chair’s Message

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

  • Chair's Messages
  • exploration
  • Government
  • policy
  • Roundup

Chair’s Message

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

  • Chair's Messages
  • business development
  • industry
  • mineral exploration

Chair’s Message

Welcome to the winter 2013 edition of Mineral Exploration magazine. I’m not sure about you, but although I look forward to the winter every year – especially the activities that co… Read More

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Michael McPhie

  • Chair's Messages
  • economy
  • Government
  • industry

Membership & How to Get Involved

Find out about the many benefits received by AME members and how to register.

Learn More

 logo

About AME

AME is the lead association for the mineral exploration and development industry based in British Columbia. Established in 1912, AME represents, advocates, protects and promotes the interests of thousands of members who are engaged in mineral exploration and development in B.C. and throughout the world.

Privacy Policy / Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Subscribe

For latest news on AME’s events,  subscribe now. For our member monthly e-newsletter, become a member today!

Contact

Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia
Suite 800 – 889 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B2

Phone: 604.689.5271
Email: [email protected]

  • linkedin
  • instagram
  • twitter
  • facebook
© 2025 AME. All Rights Reserved.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Privacy Policy Accept Reject
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Non Necessary
This is an non-necessary category.
Save & Accept