Our vision is to protect and promote the interests of mineral explorers and developers operating and based in BC through leadership, advocacy, and partnerships.
We proudly carry the voice of the mineral exploration and development industry, representing hundreds of member companies and thousands of individual members.
Knowledge, Tools and Advocacy
AME influences decisions and policies that support your ability to do business in BC. Your membership makes our voice stronger when we’re communicating with government, communities, First Nations and industry suppliers on the issues that are important to you.
Read MoreAs 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 – developing more efficient and effective permitting to facilitate successful exploration in BC
- Land Access and Use – ensuring optimum access to explore BC’s vast mineral potential
- Indigenous Engagement – providing tools and opportunities to properly engage BC’s First Nations and indigenous people worldwide
- 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.
Read MoreOur membership includes geoscientists, prospectors, engineers, entrepreneurs, exploration companies, suppliers, mineral producers, and related associations who are engaged in mineral exploration in BC and throughout the world.
AME Events Include:
- AME Roundup– the world’s premier annual technical mineral exploration conference
- Free registration to webinars
- Golf Tournament
- Annual Holiday Member Open House
Member Benefits
Your membership gives AME a stronger voice in helping to shape and influence exploration policy in BC. As a member you’ll join with other long-time members who understand the industry, know the business cycles and know how to navigate the challenges companies in our industry face.
Read MoreMember Services
- Access to AME staff regarding government mineral exploration policy and government relations
- Access to AME advice on indigenous relations
- Access to AME information and advice on health and safety best practices
- Complimentary use of AME’s Library, including access to daily newspapers and industry publications
- Complimentary use of AME’s boardrooms for business meetings
- Opportunity to submit nominations for AME Awards
- Opportunity to join a committee (Committee members must be individual members)
Events
- Complimentary entry to AME’s popular Annual Open House
- Discounted rate on professional development events, speakers’ series and workshops organized by AME (Corporate and Individual Memberships)
- Discounted AME Mineral Exploration 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