Reasons to Attend AME Roundup
December 4, 2019
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 wher… Read More
Sandstorm Gold Uses 3-D Images To Explain Its Holdings
November 5, 2019
Mining Investor Chooses VRIFY as its Presentation Tool
Sandstorm Gold Royalties (Sandstorm) is a mining investor with a difference. It provides financing for precious metal mi… Read More
The Winner’s Story: Women in Mining Adventure Competition 2019
October 21, 2019
This summer, Women in Mining and Spotlight Mining launched the Canadian edition of their Women in Mining Adventure Competition. The event was organised with support from severa… Read More
Kendra Johnston’s First 100 Days
October 1, 2019
Kendra Johnston officially stepped into her new role as AME President and CEO on June 13. As a true geologist at heart, one of Johnston’s first orders of business was to suggest a fie… Read More
A Site Tour with the Three Associations
September 19, 2019
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
September 12, 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
Backing a winner: AME Awards from the nominator’s perspective
September 9, 2019
Behind the bright lights and ceremony of AME’s annual Awards Gala: Celebration of Excellence, each January is the hard work of the Awards Committee, AME staff, and the members who … Read More
Q&A with Bob Joseph
August 22, 2019
Positive relationships with First Nations are critical for any mineral exploration or mining project hoping to advance and be approved for development in British Columbia. As t… Read More
AME For Explorers: We want your videos!
August 14, 2019
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
July 23, 2019
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
How a driver’s licence and business card help explain artificial intelligence in mineral exploration
July 19, 2019
The terms ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) and ‘machine learning’ (ML) conjure up vastly different images in people’s minds. For those who do not work closely with these technolo… Read More
Enough is enough: How to intervene when you witness sexual harassment
June 18, 2019
“Knock it off, buddy”
Brief statements like this one have incredible power. As a bystander witnessing a colleague being harassed, interjecting with a short comment like, “tha… Read More
New AME-developed Tool guides Junior Explorers through Risk Management
June 10, 2019
The AME Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) committee is completing the final touches on a new, online, interactive risk management tool developed for junior exploration comp… Read More
Campfire Tales Series: Assessing your Fitness as a Consultant | David Cooke
May 15, 2019
Nothing beats sitting around the campfire, sharing a laugh and a story with friends old and new. To harness this feeling – minus the smoke in your eyes! – we are launching a new … Read More
Help is on the way: Update from the Notice of Work permitting workshop held at KEG
April 24, 2019
As part of AME’s ongoing efforts to streamline the process for obtaining a provincial Notice of Work (NoW) exploration permit, AME, together with the Ministry of Energy, Mines an… Read More
What to do about the caribou?
April 4, 2019
Co-existing with caribou is essential for all resource operators in British Columbia. What are the challenges and opportunities for AME members?
As ubiquitously Canadian as th… Read More
Back to the Bush: What should I pack for my mental health?
March 8, 2019
Field work is a vital part of mineral exploration. For some, it is the best part of being an explorer, an opportunity to travel to new places with spectacular scenery, make new frien… Read More
BC’s Green Mineral Potential in a Low Carbon Future
February 20, 2019
British Columbia is recognised globally for its exceptional copper porphyry and zinc deposits, but in the future, these primary deposits could also be important sources for the … Read More
AME Roundup: An Investor’s Perspective
January 29, 2019
Expectations versus reality. What is the value for you as an individual?
The Roundup conference is a must-attend conference for any individual of any age that wishes to grow their … Read More
The Importance of Mentorship
January 23, 2019
There has been tremendous growth in the coaching industry and a lot of discussion about the importance of mentoring in the mining and exploration industry. So, what is the differ… Read More
An Interview with Dr. Nicole Adshead-Bell
January 22, 2019
Dr Nicole Adshead-Bell is a geologist with over two decades of capital markets and minerals sector experience. She will be speaking at our Keynote Finance Lunch event at #AMERoun… Read More
AME Roundup: An Indigenous Perspective
January 17, 2019
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 attending Roundu… Read More
AME Roundup: A Student Perspective
January 10, 2019
Xueya (Elaine) Lu is a MSc student at the Bradshaw Research Initiative for Minerals & Mining at The University of British Columbia. Xueya is studying the potential of mines wa… Read More
What’s Coming Down the Pipe?
December 20, 2018
Our ability to measure the mineral and chemical composition of rocks while still in the ground is tantalizingly close, but just out of reach. When will routine downhole geochemis… Read More
Announcing the 2018 Photo Contest Winners
December 19, 2018
Another year in mineral exploration and development has yielded another incredible submission of photos. We are pleased to announce the following winners of our 2018 Photo Cont… Read More
The Whose Who of the Sell-Side
December 12, 2018
By Tara Hasssan, Raymond James Ltd.
After getting a few years of operational experience under my belt, I made the move to the finance side of the business. At the time, I knew I wanted … Read More
In the Interest of Copper
December 11, 2018
Copper, the base metal we all know and love. Or maybe we don’t know it that well? Whatever your copper knowledge, this high-demand base metal should be on your list of interests for #… Read More
AME 2018 Awards Backgrounder & Citations
December 6, 2018
See the press release announcing the AME 2018 Award Winners
Awards Committee Recommendations
H. H. “Spud” Huestis Award for Excellence in Prospecting & Mineral Exploratio
… Read MoreCanadian Mining Industry needs almost 100,000 New Workers by 2029
November 28, 2018
By Kylie Williams
Earlier this month, the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) published the 2019 Canadian Mining Labour Market Outlook. The report explores the huma… Read More
Stretching Exploration Dollars with Charitable Flow-Through (CFT) Financings
November 19, 2018
By Gary Baschuk, PearTree Canada
Most people in the resource business are familiar with flow-through shares – a tax incentive provided by the Federal Government and often augmen… Read More
A Mineral Explorer’s Guide to General Local Elections
October 11, 2018
British Columbians go to the polls on Saturday, October 20 to select mayors and councilors in muncipalities, and electoral area directors in rural areas. Here are some questions … Read More
The Power of Networking
October 2, 2018
Networking is by far the most important reason to attend AME Mineral Exploration Roundup, said AME members surveyed on-site by the NRG Research Group at Roundup 2018. According t… Read More
Reasons to Attend Roundup
September 26, 2018
REGISTER NOW
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 exp… Read More
Q&A: 2018 Gold Pan winner Royanna Wild on Outreach
September 13, 2018
2018 Gold Pan winner Royanna Wild encourages AME members to find a good fit and volunteer where you can
In just over a decade, geologist, draftsperson and volunteer, Royanna Wild, … Read More
Exploration in Action: AME’s 2018 Photo Contest
September 3, 2018
Submission Deadline: October 19
For the past 16 years, AME has sought the best photographs of mineral explorers in action – in B.C. and around the world. Once again, we would like yo… Read More
Technology, Outreach, and Engagement: How do we find the right fit?
August 22, 2018
Virtual and augmented reality, digital twins, internet of things, blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning… bingo! Unless you have a reliable map of the digital … Read More
#AMEintheField
July 23, 2018
Exploration in Action
July 1 – September 30, 2018
Our members work in some of the most spectacularly scenic places in the world and often have the photography skills to do the landsc… Read More
Is the Internet Killing That Ol’ Camp Vibe?
July 19, 2018
Wireless access to the internet is changing the way we live, work and play. With access to email, social media networks, and the wider internet at our fingertips, most of us spend ou… Read More
Talking safety with 2018 David Barr Award winner Janice Fingler
July 5, 2018
Accepting the David Barr Award at the AME Roundup 2018 awards gala in January, project leadership coach Janice Fingler said, “Small gestures from leaders are like ripples that qu… Read More
AME Members Make Good Neighbours
June 7, 2018
How New Gold’s Fire and Mine Rescue team helped neighboring communities during the 2017 wildfires.
Written By: Kylie Williams
When disaster strikes, the most immediate help wil… Read More
Then & Now
June 6, 2018
A 50th Anniversary Salute to Corporate Members of AME’s Directory and Buyer’s Guide
Published in the Summer 2018 Edition of the Mineral Exploration Magazine.
The … Read More
Public Outreach with AME
March 21, 2018
AME understands the value of positive public perception to our industry and we have heard our members in their call for more public action. Over the past few years, the Association … Read More
Speaking with One Voice on Notice of Work Exploration Permit Applications
March 20, 2018
By Kylie Williams
At AME, we advocate for the interests of almost 5,000 members engaged in mineral exploration and development in British Columbia. Being an advocate involves li… Read More
Pre-PDAC: Know Your Audience
March 1, 2018
AME is gearing up for the PDAC International Trade Show, Investor’s Exchange in Toronto – next week from Sunday, March 4 to Wednesday, March 7. We hope that you join us as at booth 260… Read More
Reaching Higher and Wider with Roundup 2018
February 19, 2018
New CEO, new program reach for a wider audience.
Driven by some healthy inter-jurisdictional competition, Minister Michelle Mungall, BC Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleu… Read More
A Guide to a Good Roundup
January 16, 2018
By: Kylie Williams
Each January in Vancouver, AME’s Roundup conference welcomes thousands of people from around British Columbia, across Canada, and the world. For some, it’s a … Read More
1984-2018: The Evolution of AME’s Mineral Exploration Roundup
December 12, 2017
In January 2018, AME’s Mineral Exploration Roundup conference will celebrate its 35th year.
The idea for the Roundup conference was born on a ferry in 1982 during a conversation b… Read More
Notice of Work Permitting Workshop: Summary
November 29, 2017
AME and its Land Access and Use Committee brought together executive directors, regional directors and statutory decision makers from the provincial government with AME membe… Read More
The Winners of the 2017/2018 AME Photo Contest
October 25, 2017
The staff here at AME always look forward to receiving entries to our annual photo contest. For those of us who have spent time in the field, it allows us to wax nostalgic about the … Read More
AME Speaker Series Summary: Junior Company Playbook
October 10, 2017
Junior Company Playbook: Positioning Your Company for Success
Junior mineral exploration companies exist to responsibly create value for their shareholders – this was the con… Read More
A Conversation Worth Having
September 25, 2017
How to talk about mental health in the workplace
By: Peter Caulfield
Thanks in part to some high-profile media campaigns, there is growing support in Canada for loosening up a litt… Read More
BC Wildfire Update: Time Extensions for Registering Exploration and Development Work on Mineral Title
Notice to Free Miners from Mark Messmer, Chief Gold Commissioner, Mineral Titles Branch
If you are unable to perform exploration and development on your title as a consequence of … Read More
Junior Company Playbook: Meet Your Gurus
September 18, 2017
We’re a few weeks away from our October 4 Speaker Series event, Junior Company Playbook – Positioning Your Company for Success, and feel like it’s time to meet … Read More
Bushed – 7 Indicators You’ve Been in the Field Too Long
September 14, 2017
Have you even taken off your Carhartts after a long day in the field, fallen exhausted into your bunk in a tent in the middle of nowhere, only to find your field pants standing up by the… Read More
On Mental Health
September 8, 2017
For the month of September, AME will be addressing mental health in our own way. This important topic is prevalent in all industries and aspects of life and we want to talk about it.
W… Read More
AME Attends 74th Annual Energy and Mines Ministers Conference
August 24, 2017
Earlier this month, I attended the 74th Annual Energy and Mines Ministers Conference. AME, as part of the Canadian Mineral Industry Federation (CMIF), attends this annual meet… Read More