The Association for Mineral Exploration of British Columbia (AME) represents, protects and promotes the interests of mineral explorers and developers operating and based in BC.

We are the voice of the mineral exploration and development sector, representing more than 6,000 corporate and individual members.

Knowledge, Tools and Advocacy

AME supports members by supporting and encouraging a safe, economically strong, and environmentally responsible industry by providing clear initiatives, policies, events, and tools.

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As a member, you’ll have access to the tools, expert advice and support you need – from permitting, to regulations, to working with First Nations.

  • Lobbying – connecting directly with the provincial and federal governments on behalf of the mineral exploration and development industry
  • Permitting – advocacy for efficient and effective permitting to facilitate successful exploration in BC
  • Land Access and Use – advocacy for access to explore BC’s vast mineral potential
  • Indigenous Engagement – providing tools and opportunities to properly engage Indigenous nations.
  • Economic Incentives – encouraging investment for exploration projects within a competitive world
  • Geoscience – Encouraging consistent investment in public geoscience and explaining the significant return of such investment to our industry as well as members of the general public
  • Infrastructure – promoting development and stimulating mineral exploration and mining activity in remote areas
  • Human Resources – ensuring that our sector can continue to attract a qualified, motivated workforce
  • Health and Safety – providing leadership in health and safety and promoting “a safe day, everyday”

Networking and Professional Development

As a member of AME, you’ll meet other long-time members – at member events, mixers and more – who understand the industry, know the business cycles and know how to navigate the challenges and issues companies in our industry face.

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Our membership includes geoscientists, prospectors, engineers, entrepreneurs, exploration companies, suppliers, mineral producers, and many more professionals engaged in mineral exploration in BC and throughout the world.

AME Events Include:

  • AME Roundup– the world’s premier annual technical mineral exploration conference
  • AME Discovery Day
  • AME Awards Gala – A Celebration of Excellence
  • Discounted and free registration to webinars, workshops and on-demand courses
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Annual Holiday Member Open House

Member Benefits

AME members have a stronger voice in helping to shape and influence mineral exploration policy in BC. As a member you’ll join with others who understand the industry, know the business cycles and know how to navigate the challenges companies in our industry face.

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Member Services

  • Access to AME staff regarding government mineral exploration policy and government relations
  • Access to AME advice and resources on Indigenous relations
  • Access to AME information and advice on health and safety best practices
  • Use of AME’s library and meeting rooms
  • Opportunity to submit nominations for AME Awards
  • Opportunity to join a committee (Committee members must be individual members)
  • Specialty rates for various hotels and accomodations.
  • Special discounts through our partnership programs
  • Discounted rates on professional development events, speakers’ series, webinars and workshops organized by AME (Individual Members)
  • Discounted AME Roundup conference registration rates (Individual Members Only)
  • Use of Bushrat’s Job Board

Events

  • Complimentary entry to AME’s popular Annual Holiday Open House
  • Discounted rate on professional development events, speakers’ series and workshops organized by AME (Individual Memberships)
  • Discounted AME Roundup conference registration rate (Individual Members only)

AME Publications

  • AME monthly e-newsletter: complimentary subscription

Corporate Membership-Only Benefits

  • Includes all Individual membership benefits, unless otherwise specified
  • Complimentary listing in Online Membership Directory
  • Complimentary listing of relevant mineral exploration industry events on AME online events calendar, and in the AME e-newsletter

Testimonials

AME’s role in improving the working environment in BC has been important to Fjordland’s recent negotiations with major international mining companies.

Tom Schroeter, President and CEO (retired), Fjordland Exploration Inc

AME has worked tirelessly to ensure that the exploration industry in BC has a voice on issues such as land access, sustainable development and security of tenure. Their efforts to build better working relationships with First Nations groups have benefitted us all. We support these efforts through our long standing corporate membership.

Don Lindsay, Former President and CEO, Teck Resources Limited

AME has been critical to our business by working to protect the land base for mineral exploration, helping us with indigenous relations, and simplifying the regulatory burdens we face every day.

David Moore, Former President and CEO, Serengeti Resources Inc.

AME was instrumental in the Highway 37 Power Coalition’s successful lobbying efforts to electrify the North. Their advocacy and communication of the BC advantage have greatly helped with investor confidence.

Mark Jarvis, President, Hard Creek Nickel