AME Announces 2024 Award Recipients
December 3, 2024
Vancouver, B.C. — December 3, 2024 — The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is pleased to announc… Read More
AME Statement on BC Political Parties’ Plans for Mining and Critical Minerals
September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024, VANCOUVER, BC – Keerit Jutla, President and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), made the following statement in response to the mining plat… Read More
AME Roundup 2025 Registration Now Open: Join Us to Explore How We Are ‘Securing Our Future’
September 19, 2024
Vancouver, BC, October 2, 2024 — Registration for the annual AME Roundup conference is now open! AME Roundup returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre East from January 20 to 23,… Read More
AME Releases “What We Heard” Report
July 24, 2024
Vancouver, B.C., Canada, July 24, 2024 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is pleased to announce the release of its comprehensive “What We Heard” repo… Read More
Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Will Apply to Intervene in Gitxaala v British Columbia Appeal
April 29, 2024
Updated April 29, 2:17 PM PDT Vancouver, BC, Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has decided to formally apply for intervener status in the ongoing appe… Read More
AME Responds to Federal Budget 2024
April 17, 2024
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) welcomes the federal Budget 2024, which introduces several measures that positively impact the minera… Read More
AME Announces Partnership with Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver
April 11, 2024
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is thrilled to announce our partnership with Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver. Cathy Geagan, Co… Read More
AME Applauds Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Extension
March 28, 2024
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that the federal government will extend the 15-per… Read More
AME Comments on MTA Modernization Process Advancements
March 7, 2024
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – Today, the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation announced interim orders to protect Gitxaala Nation and Ehattesaht Nation’s mineral… Read More
AME Responds to B.C. Budget 2024
February 22, 2024
Victoria, B.C., Canada – February 22, 2024 The B.C. Budget 2024 includes support for the mineral exploration industry through additional investments in the province’s critica… Read More
Over 6,200 Delegates Attend Annual AME Roundup Conference in Vancouver
January 29, 2024
Vancouver, B.C. — January 29, 2024 Last week, the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) hosted its 41st annual AME Roundup conference, the largest global gath… Read More
AME Announces 2023 Award Recipients
November 30, 2023
The Association for Mineral Exploration recognizes mineral exploration and development leaders at AME’s Awards Gala: A Celebration of Excellence to be held during AME Roundup… Read More
Registration is Now Open for AME Roundup 2024: ‘Exploring for Value’ – January 22-25, 2024
October 3, 2023
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ – Registration is now open for AME Roundup 2024, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the annual mineral exploration… Read More
AME Welcomes Keerit Jutla as New President & CEO
August 18, 2023
The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME” or the “Association”) announces the appointment of Keerit Jutla as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective Septemb… Read More
AME Appoints Acting President & CEO
June 7, 2023
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – June 7, 2023 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME” or the “Association”) announces the appointment of Jessica Van Den Akker, an Executive Di… Read More
40th Annual AME Roundup Conference Attracts Nearly 6,000 Diverse Delegates
February 1, 2023
Representation from 39 countries at the global gathering of the mineral exploration industry in Vancouver VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ – Last w… Read More
AME Announces 2022 Award Recipients
November 29, 2022
The Association for Mineral Exploration recognizes leaders in mineral exploration and development at AME’s Awards Gala: A Celebration of Ex… Read More
AME Roundup 2023 Registration Opens
October 11, 2022
Association for Mineral Exploration presents Roundup 2023: ‘Critical to Our Future.’January 23 – 26, 2023 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, October 11, 2022 – Regist… Read More
AME appoints Vice President, Policy And Advocacy
September 12, 2022
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – September 12, 2022 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME” or the “Association”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Buchanan… Read More
Landmark agreement advances reconciliation in BC
June 6, 2022
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – AME acknowledges the signing of the first consent-based decision-making agreement under Section 7 of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peop… Read More
The Association for Mineral Exploration releases Explore Our Economy report on industry’s contribution to regional economies, Indigenous reconciliation, and a low carbon future
February 1, 2022
VANCOUVER, BC, February 1, 2022. The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) has released Explore our Economy, a new economic impact study in partne… Read More
AME Roundup 2022 Opens Today as the First 2022 In-person and Online Gathering of the Global Mineral Exploration Industry
January 31, 2022
AME Roundup 2022 features government speakers: Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, Government of Canada; Hon. Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines an… Read More
AME Announces 2021 Award Recipients
December 7, 2021
Leaders in mineral exploration and development will be recognized at AME’s Awards Gala – A Celebration of Excellence to be held at AME Roundup 2022 at the Vancouver Convention Cen… Read More
Registration Opens for AME Roundup 2022
October 13, 2021
Association for Mineral Exploration to Offer In-person and Online Roundup 2022 Experience October 13, 2021, Vancouver, BC, Canada – The Association for Mineral Explora… Read More
AME acknowledges loss of 215 children in Kamloops
June 3, 2021
At AME, our thoughts are with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc community, the survivors, and all Indigenous peoples grieving the loss of 215 children found on the grounds of the f… Read More
AME Responds to B.C. Budget 2021
April 21, 2021
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – B.C.’s minerals and metals are needed for advances in green technologies and new innovations. The B.C. Budget 2021 announcement acknowledges the crit… Read More
AME Roundup Opens Today as the Largest Virtual Gathering To-Date of the Global Mineral Exploration Industry
January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021, Vancouver, BC, Canada – The 38th annual Mineral Exploration Roundup, hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”), launches today as Remo… Read More
AME Announces 2020 Award Recipients
December 17, 2020
Leaders in Mineral Exploration and Development will be recognized at AME’s Awards Gala to be held virtually in Spring 2021 The Association for Mineral … Read More
AME Congratulates Elected MLAs
November 30, 2020
November 30, 2020 – Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) congratulates the newly elected and re-elected Members of British Columbia’s Legis… Read More
Registration Opens for AME Roundup 2021
September 21, 2020
Association for Mineral Exploration unveils Remote Roundup, a virtual experience safely facilitating one of the largest gatherings of the global exploration industry. Septe… Read More
AME Responds to BC Economic Recovery Plan
September 17, 2020
AME welcomes the Economic Recovery Plan released today by Premier John Horgan and Finance Minister Carole James. AME recognizes the importance of the short-term measures put in… Read More
BC Mining & Exploration Community raise $100,000 for Food Banks BC
July 29, 2020
The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), in partnership with Integra Resources, is proud to announce a $100,000.00 donation on behalf of the British Columb… Read More
AME Responds to B.C. Budget 2020
February 18, 2020
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The B.C. Budget 2020 announcement includes support for the mineral exploration industry with a continued commitment to advance the actions of the Mini… Read More
AME Roundup Concludes with a Look Ahead at New Opportunities for Mineral Exploration in Western Canada
January 28, 2020
Speaker Highlights: Hon. Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources; Paul Lefebvre, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources;… Read More
AME Congratulates and Welcomes Minister Ralston
January 22, 2020
The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), on behalf of its Board of Directors and 5,000 members, congratulates and welcomes the Honourable Bruce Ralston as Minister of Ene… Read More
Majority of British Columbians recognize the importance of minerals and metals to reach the 2040 Zero Emissions Target
January 15, 2020
British Columbians may have different viewpoints when it comes to resource development, but most agree that the mineral exploration and mining industry has a role to play in BC’s… Read More
AME Announces 2019 Award Recipients
December 3, 2019
Vancouver, B.C. — December 3, 2019 — The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is proud to announce i… Read More
AME Announces 2020 Appointed Board Directors
December 2, 2019
Vancouver, BC — November 28, 2019 —The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is pleased to announce the six members who were appointed to the Board of Directors earlier this w… Read More
AME responds to Introduction of new BC UN Declaration Legislation
October 25, 2019
Vancouver, BC, Canada – The introduction of the new BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act by the government of British Columbia provides a framework for the gover… Read More
AME offers condolences following Yukon aircraft accident
August 12, 2019
The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has learned of an aircraft incident that claimed the lives of its pilot, Shawn Thomas Kitchen, and its single passenger, Julia Lane… Read More
AME welcomes Kendra Johnston as new President & CEO
June 3, 2019
The Association for Mineral Exploration is pleased to announce that Kendra Johnston has been appointed as President & CEO of the Association, effective June 13, 2019. Ms. Jo… Read More
AME launches ‘AME MinEx Talks’ a new two-day event aimed at Modern Explorers
May 1, 2019
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration’s (AME) MinEx Talks event was held on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 April 2019. Over the two days, there were three Sh… Read More
AME Responds to B.C. Budget 2019
February 19, 2019
Victoria, B.C., Canada – The B.C. Budget 2019 announcement includes meaningful support for the mineral exploration and mining industry. Items submitted by The Associat… Read More
AME Roundup 2019 Concludes with Renewed Support from the Province
February 6, 2019
The Association for Mineral Exploration’s 2019 Roundup conference concluded on Thursday, January 31, wrapping up a week of exciting announcements in support of the industry fr… Read More
AME Announces 2019 Board of Directors With a Focus on Diversity
January 21, 2019
Vancouver, BC — January 21, 2019 — The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has set the precedent for gender diversity at the highest level in the workplace for the Min… Read More
AME Announces 2018 Award Winners
December 6, 2018
Leaders in Mineral Exploration and Mine Development to be Recognized at AME Roundup Awards Gala Vancouver, B.C. – December 6, 2018 – The Association for Mineral Exp… Read More
AME Responds to BC Professional Reliance Report
June 28, 2018
Concerns regarding recommendations Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has concerns regarding today’s release of the final report of the r… Read More
BC Mining and Exploration Sees Resurgence After Years of Stagnation
March 5, 2018
Market indicators strong despite impact of historic wildfire season VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s mineral and coal exploration industry grew las… Read More
AME Responds to Federal Budget
February 27, 2018
Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) expresses its support for Budget 2018 as tabled by Canada Finance Minister Bill Morneau today in Ottawa.… Read More
AME Responds to Provincial Budget
February 20, 2018
Victoria, B.C., Canada – The provincial budget announced today maintains a fiscal platform for establishing B.C. as a globally competitive jurisdiction for mineral explorati… Read More
Mineral Explorers Respond to Tabling of Impact Assessment Bill
February 14, 2018
Vancouver, B.C. – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has responded to the tabling of Bill C-69 by Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change in the… Read More
AME’s Roundup 2018 Wraps with Renewed Confidence
January 29, 2018
AME’s Roundup 2018 Wraps with Renewed Confidence as Industry Sees First Growth in Five Years Speaker Highlights: Minister Michelle Mungall, Tech Solutions Innovator Ryan Pete… Read More