Updates
Stay informed with our latest news, updates and financial releases.
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Association for Mineral Exploration Welcomes Todd Stone as New President & CEO
July 14, 2025Vancouver, B.C. – July 14, 2025 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), the leading voice for the mineral exploration and development industry in British Columbia, is pleased to announce that it has named Todd Stone as the new President & CEO, effective August 5, 2025. “After an extensive search, the Board of Directors officially welcomes Todd Stone […]
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AME Responds to New Details About the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project
July 9, 2025Vancouver, B.C. – July 9, 2025 – The Province of British Columbia has released details about the Phase 3 of the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) Transformation Project, which began in 2022. The government will conduct an engagement process through summer 2025 on policy recommendations developed through the first two rounds of engagement. AME has requested […]
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AME Responds to New B.C. and Tŝilhqot’in Nation Land Use Planning
June 19, 2025Vancouver, B.C. – June 19, 2025 – Details about a new land use planning process for parts of Tŝilhqot’in territory in British Columbia have been released by the Province of British Columbia. The plan includes the announcement of land use planning around Taseko Lake, declared by the Tŝilhqot’in Nation as Dasiqox Nexwagwezʔan, and is set […]
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AME Response: Northwest B.C. Expedited Land Use Planning Processes
June 3, 2025Vancouver, B.C. – June 3, 2025 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has responded to today’s Province of British Columbia announcement about expedited land use planning processes in Northwest B.C. AME is encouraged by earlier than normal engagement with government in these land use planning processes and a commitment for AME to be at the table with […]
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AME Response: BC Northwest Critical Mineral Mining and Exploration Strategy Announcement
May 26, 2025Vancouver, B.C. – May 26, 2025 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has responded to today’s announcement from Premier Eby about planning for critical mineral mining and exploration in British Columbia. For BC to benefit from a generational opportunity to play a major role in supplying critical minerals needed throughout the world, it must […]
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AME Letter to Minister of Forests: Forest Service Road Closures
April 30, 2025Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) members have been raising concerns about the closure of forest service roads used for mineral exploration, as well as many other activities. In response to this, on April 28, 2025, AME sent a letter to Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar requesting a meeting to discuss this. If you have related […]
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AME Open Letter to Premier Eby: Mineral Claims Consultation Framework
March 27, 2025Vancouver, B.C, – March 27, 2025 – Following the introduction of British Columbia’s Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) this week, the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has sent an open letter to Premier Eby. While the letter thanks the Government of British Columbia for meeting the March 26, 2025, deadline to implement the MCCF, it points […]
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AME Critical of Government’s Approach to New Consultation Framework
March 20, 2025BC Government implements consultation framework that honours its duty to consult First Nations but fails to deliver confidentiality and firm timelines. Vancouver, B.C. – March 20, 2025 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has welcomed the publication of a new Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) but has raised concerns with the development process and […]
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AME Responds to B.C. Budget 2025
March 4, 2025Victoria, B.C., Canada – March 4, 2025 B.C. Budget 2025 as introduced in the legislature today maintains B.C.’s supportive existing fiscal framework for mineral exploration, but does not provide additional resourcing to support permitting and consultation with Indigenous Nations. The announcement of the continued extension of the New Mine Allowance to December 31, 2030 represents […]
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Mineral Exploration Tax Credit – Proposed Extension
March 3, 2025At the PDAC convention in Toronto today, federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced a proposal to extend the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) to 2027 at its previous 15% level. It had been set to expire on March 31, 2025. The METC is part of an essential suite of tools to facilitate mineral exploration […]
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Update from the Chair: Mineral Claims Consultation Framework and Town Halls
February 28, 2025There is now less than one month to go before the implementation of a Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) in BC. The ability to stake claims is fundamental to finding and developing the critical minerals of the future, and the current process is putting that at risk. The AME team has been touring the province […]
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AME Confirms it Does Not Endorse Mineral Claims Consultation Framework
February 10, 2025Vancouver, B.C, – February 10, 2025 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has confirmed it does not endorse the current draft Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) that has been proposed by the provincial government. After listening to members and advocating to government for many months, AME believes that the draft MCCF, which is due […]
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AME Announces Change in Senior Leadership
February 6, 2025Vancouver, B.C., – February 6, 2025 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME” or the “Association”) wishes to acknowledge the departure of Keerit Jutla, President and CEO, and to extend warm thanks for his valued and dedicated service to the mineral exploration industry. “Keerit has been a strong advocate and a great source of energy […]
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AME Members – February Open House Meetings
February 4, 2025AME members – we want to hear from you! AME is hosting a series of open house meetings in February 2025. This is your chance to make sure your voice is heard on the upcoming Mineral Claims Consultation Framework, further expected regulatory changes to follow, and to discuss other items like Notice of Work permits. […]
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Record 6,630 Delegates Attend AME Roundup Conference in Vancouver
January 24, 2025Vancouver, B.C. — January 24, 2025 — This week, the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) hosted its 42nd annual AME Roundup conference, the largest global gathering of the mineral exploration industry. With the highest registration at the Vancouver Convention Centre and the highest AME Roundup since 2015, more than 6,630 geoscientists, prospectors, Indigenous partners, financiers, investors, suppliers, […]
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Member Update: Mineral Claims Consultation Framework
January 8, 2025On January 7, 2025, the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals released a draft Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) and invited mineral explorers and First Nations for feedback. The framework is expected to be online shortly. Details on how you can provide feedback are below. The draft MCCF addresses Justice Ross’s decision in Gitxaala v British […]
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AME Announces 2024 Award Recipients
December 3, 2024Vancouver, B.C. — December 3, 2024 — The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is pleased to announce its 2024 award recipients. These individuals are recognized for their remarkable contributions, achievements, innovation and leadership in the mineral exploration and development industry in B.C. and Yukon. The recipients will be celebrated by their friends, families and colleagues at the prestigious AME Celebration of Excellence Awards […]
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AME Statement on BC Political Parties’ Plans for Mining and Critical Minerals
September 25, 2024September 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 platform released by BC NDP during the 2024 BC Election campaign: Mineral exploration is the bedrock of our mining industry. Discovery is the spark that ignites the flame of development and leads […]
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AME Roundup 2025 Registration Now Open: Join Us to Explore How We Are ‘Securing Our Future’
September 19, 2024Vancouver, 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, 2025, where the mineral exploration industry will explore how we are Securing Our Future, the theme unifying the conference content over the four days. “We […]
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AME news “What We Heard” Report
July 24, 2024Vancouver, B.C., Canada, July 24, 2024 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is pleased to announce the release of its comprehensive “What We Heard” report, summarizing the recent engagement with members, Indigenous groups and stakeholders on the impacts of the Mineral Tenure Act (MTA) modernization process on the mineral exploration and mining industries. The […]
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Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Will Apply to Intervene in Gitxaala v British Columbia Appeal
April 29, 2024Updated 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 appeal of Gitxaala Nation v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2023 BCSC 1680. In October 2023, a judicial review ruled that the Government of British Columbia owes a […]
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AME Responds to Federal Budget 2024
April 17, 2024Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) welcomes the federal Budget 2024, which introduces several measures that positively impact the mineral exploration and development industry. The extension of the mineral exploration tax credit (METC) until March 31, 2025 encourages continued investment in the industry by providing incentives that enable the continued growth of the mining sector. […]
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AME Announces Partnership with Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver
April 11, 2024Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is thrilled to announce our partnership with Consulate General of Ireland, Vancouver. Cathy Geagan, Consul General of Ireland to Western Canada met with the AME team earlier this month to discuss the importance of critical minerals, reconciliation, and the geopolitical importance of a strong Canada-Ireland […]
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AME Applauds Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Extension
March 28, 2024Vancouver, 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-cent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for investors in flow-through shares for an additional year, until March 31, 2025. Access to capital is vital for mineral exploration, and the Mining Exploration Tax […]
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Policy Update: MTA Modernization
March 11, 2024For the latest Mineral Tenure Act updates, visit our news section. March 12, 2024 Further to our Policy Update and News Release on Thursday, March 7, 2024, regarding the agreement reached between the BC government and Gitxaala Nation and the Ehattesaht First Nation, AME has received detailed information about the Orders in Council issued that […]
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AME Comments on MTA Modernization Process Advancements
March 7, 2024Vancouver, 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 interests and outlined a process for cooperation and consultation for modernizing the Mineral Tenure Act in BC. The interim orders place restrictions on mineral claim registrations and mining activities […]
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AME Statement on Mineral Tenure Act Modernization
March 7, 2024For the latest Mineral Tenure Act updates, visit our news section. AME continues to seek transparency, certainty and clarity on the Mineral Tenure Act (MTA) modernization process. Industry must play a more significant role in this process as a tenuring system that protects the intellectual property of our members and ensures their ability to explore […]
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AME Responds to B.C. Budget 2024
February 22, 2024Victoria, 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 critical minerals strategy and efforts to streamline permitting. Budget 2024 delivers $435 million in investment for CleanBC and advancing the clean economy, including laying the foundation for a Critical Minerals Strategy […]
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AME Responds to Statement by Minister Nathan Cullen on Proposed Land Act Amendments
February 21, 2024Please see below a statement from Keerit Jutla, President and CEO of AME: Early this afternoon, AME was made aware that the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship will not be proceeding with the proposed amendments to the Land Act. Since the beginning, AME has expressed concerns about the way the B.C. government was […]
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AME Responds to BC’s Consultation on Land Act Amendments
January 31, 2024Earlier this month, the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) commenced virtual public consultations on amending the Land Act, one of the primary pieces of legislation used to convey land to the public for community, industrial and business use. This ongoing engagement process is linked to potential legislative amendments that will give […]
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Over 6,200 Delegates Attend Annual AME Roundup Conference in Vancouver
January 29, 2024Vancouver, B.C. — January 29, 2024 Last week, the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) hosted its 41st annual AME Roundup conference, the largest global gathering of the mineral exploration industry. With the highest registration since 2019, more than 6,200 geoscientists, prospectors, Indigenous partners, financiers, investors, suppliers, and government representatives from 41 countries gathered in Vancouver to ‘explore […]
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AME Announces 2023 Award Recipients
November 30, 2023The 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 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West on January 24, 2024. Vancouver, B.C. — November 30, 2023 The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is pleased to announce its 2023 Celebration of Excellence […]
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Registration is Now Open for AME Roundup 2024: ‘Exploring for Value’ – January 22-25, 2024
October 3, 2023VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ – Registration is now open for AME Roundup 2024, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the annual mineral exploration conference hosted annually by the Association for Mineral Exploration. AME Roundup returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre East from January 22 to 25, 2024. “As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of AME Roundup, we will showcase how AME […]
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AME Welcomes Keerit Jutla as New President & CEO
August 18, 2023The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME” or the “Association”) announces the appointment of Keerit Jutla as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective September 18, 2023. Mr. Jutla is a lawyer with a decade of experience in the natural resource sector, working with and acting for both mining companies and First Nations. Mr. Jutla is passionate […]
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Mineral Tenure Act Challenge Summary
June 14, 2023As of May 30, 2023 Prepared by Nathan Surkan, Associate at Fasken After 14 days of hearing (an additional 6 days to the originally scheduled 8 days of hearing), the Gitxaala and Ehattesaht judicial review challenge to the grant of mineral claims without consultation in British Columbia concluded on May 19, 2023. The discrete legal […]
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AME Appoints Acting President & CEO
June 7, 2023Vancouver, 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 Director of AME, as Acting President & CEO, effective June 7, 2023, and thanks Kendra Johnston for her leadership over the past four years. “On behalf of AME’s […]
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40th Annual AME Roundup Conference Attracts Nearly 6,000 Diverse Delegates
February 1, 2023Representation from 39 countries at the global gathering of the mineral exploration industry in Vancouver VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 30, 2023 /CNW/ – Last week, the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) held the 40th annual AME Roundup conference, the largest global gathering of the mineral exploration industry. More than 5,850 geoscientists, prospectors, financiers, investors, Indigenous partners, suppliers, and government […]
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AME Announces 2022 Award Recipients
November 29, 2022The Association for Mineral Exploration recognizes leaders in mineral exploration and development at AME’s Awards Gala: A Celebration of Excellence to be held at AME Roundup 2023 at the Vancouver Convention Centre on January 25, 2023. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, November 29, 2022 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is pleased to announce its 2022 Celebration of Excellence Award recipients. The recipients are recognized for their […]
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AME Roundup 2023 Registration Opens
October 11, 2022Association for Mineral Exploration presents Roundup 2023: ‘Critical to Our Future.’January 23 – 26, 2023 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, October 11, 2022 – Registration for the Association for Mineral Exploration’s (“AME”) annual AME Roundup conference is now open. AME Roundup returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre East on January 23 to 26, 2023. “Responsible mineral exploration […]
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AME appoints Vice President, Policy And Advocacy
September 12, 2022Vancouver, B.C., Canada – September 12, 2022 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME” or the “Association”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Buchanan as Vice President, Policy and Advocacy. Mr. Buchanan will be responsible for advancing policy initiatives that impact mineral exploration and development. These initiatives are wide-ranging and include permitting, reconciliation, […]
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Notice of Work Intake Schedule
August 10, 2022Working closely with AME, the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI) is piloting a Notice of Work intake batching process for new applications. The batching process will bring more certainty regarding when applications will be reviewed and feedback provided, as well as when applications will be sent out for referral to other […]
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PHO Update: Industrial Camps and Communicable Diseases Guidelines
July 12, 2022On July 12, 2022, the BC Ministry of Health made updates to the Industrial Camps and Communicable Diseases Guidelines. The updates have been made less prescriptive and more enabling to allow health officials and industry to tailor their approaches to communicable disease prevention and response to their particular situation. In summary, the main changes to […]
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Landmark agreement advances reconciliation in BC
June 6, 2022Vancouver, 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 Peoples Act (Declaration Act) between the Province of British Columbia and Tahltan Central Government. AME advocates for responsible mineral exploration and development through building and sustaining respectful, open, and […]
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BC Releases Budget 2022
February 23, 2022The Government of BC released its 2022/2023 budget on Tuesday, February 22. As expected, there is a strong focus on housing, healthcare, childcare, reconciliation and climate change (including disaster relief and clean transportation, energy and infrastructure. Mineral exploration received a specific call out in Budget 2022 as a “growing sector” as the Hon. Selina Robinson, […]
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The Association for Mineral Exploration news Explore Our Economy report on industry’s contribution to regional economies, Indigenous reconciliation, and a low carbon future
February 1, 2022VANCOUVER, BC, February 1, 2022. The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) has released Explore our Economy, a new economic impact study in partnership with iTOTEM Analytics, quantifying the significant economic and social impacts of the mineral exploration industry in British Columbia in 2020. “Our members discover new projects that develop into the operating mines that produce the minerals and metals […]
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AME Roundup 2022 Opens Today as the First 2022 In-person and Online Gathering of the Global Mineral Exploration Industry
January 31, 2022AME Roundup 2022 features government speakers: Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, Government of Canada; Hon. Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation; Hon. George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy; Hon. Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation; Hon. Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and […]
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AME Announces 2021 Award Recipients
December 7, 2021Leaders 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 Centre West. Vancouver, B.C. — December 7, 2021 — The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is pleased to announce its 2021 Celebration of Excellence Award recipients. The recipients are leaders who have made significant […]
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Registration Opens for AME Roundup 2022
October 13, 2021Association for Mineral Exploration to Offer In-person and Online Roundup 2022 Experience October 13, 2021, Vancouver, BC, Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is excited to announce that registration is now open for AME Roundup 2022! Join in person at the Vancouver Convention Centre West and online for live and on-demand programming from […]
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Permit to Practice Requirements
September 14, 2021The Professional Governance Act came into force on February 5, 2021, and requires Engineers and Geoscientists BC to regulate firms, including sole practitioners, that engage in the practice of professional geoscience or engineering. This means all companies who employ professional geoscientists and engineers must apply for a Permit to Practice with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. The deadline […]
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AME acknowledges loss of 215 children in Kamloops
June 3, 2021At 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 former Kamloops Indian Residential School. This devastating and deeply disturbing news is a painful reminder of the lasting impacts of the residential school system in Canada. […]
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PGA and EGBC Update
April 21, 2021Professional Governance ACT and Engineers and Geoscientists BC The new Professional Governance Act (PGA) legislates Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) to regulate all firms that engage in the practice of engineering or geoscience for external or internal consumption. This means all companies who employ professional geologists and engineers (including sole proprietors) will need to […]
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AME Responds to B.C. Budget 2021
April 21, 2021Vancouver, 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 critical role that a strong mineral exploration industry plays in supporting the transition to a low-carbon future in B.C. through investments in infrastructure, skills training and permitting. The Association for […]
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Permitting | Reclamation Bond Calculator Guidance Update
March 16, 2021Please see the following direction from the Chief Permitting Officer: There has been a recent update made to the Regional Mine Reclamation Bond Calculator Guidance Document (the Guidance). The change surrounds the requisite level of reclamation effort required on existing roads that are used by proponents to access exploration sites and it provides additional clarity on the […]
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Permitting | Notice of Work Intake Continuous Improvement Project
March 15, 2021Timelines for review and approval of the Notice of Work (NoW) applications are a concern for both industry and government. As part of a larger review of the NoW application process, the Province is completing an in-depth review and redesign of the process of receiving and accepting applications. This process, known as the Notice of Work […]
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AME Roundup Opens Today as the Largest Virtual Gathering To-Date of the Global Mineral Exploration Industry
January 18, 2021January 18, 2021, Vancouver, BC, Canada – The 38th annual Mineral Exploration Roundup, hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”), launches today as Remote Roundup. This virtual experience is safely facilitating the largest ever online gathering of the global exploration industry. Hosted by explorers for explorers, Roundup is always one of the world’s premiere […]
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Caribou Herd Planning
January 7, 2021Meeting on Tuesday, January 12 The Government of British Columbia is resuming caribou herd planning this January and would like to engage mineral tenure holders in order to build recovery scenarios that consider mineral exploration and development activities. Through the review and analysis of the scenarios, participants will develop recommendations to the government. AME members […]
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Finance Canada Publishes Legislative Proposal to Extend Flow-Through Timelines
January 6, 2021On December 23, 2020, the mineral exploration industry received clarity from CRA on December 23 that taxpayers may file their tax returns based on proposed legislation extending the timelines for junior mineral exploration companies in spending the capital they raise via flow-through shares. The federal government had originally proposed the extension in a July 10 […]
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AME Announces 2020 Award Recipients
December 17, 2020Leaders in Mineral Exploration and Development will be recognized at AME’s Awards Gala to be held virtually in Spring 2021 The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is proud to announce its 2020 Celebration of Excellence Award recipients. AME’s annual awards gala is a prestigious event recognizing leaders for their significant efforts and contribution to the mineral exploration and development industry. The 2020 […]
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AME Congratulates Elected MLAs
November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 – Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) congratulates the newly elected and re-elected Members of British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the October 24, 2020 provincial election. AME congratulates the Honourable Bruce Ralston in being appointed Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. AME thanks Minister Ralston […]
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BC Election 2020 | Questions for Candidates
October 2, 2020As British Columbians prepare to go to the polls on Saturday, October 24, AME is providing the following questions for our members to pose to their local candidates in an effort to help you gauge how supportive your candidates are of mineral exploration. Please note that your local Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade […]
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Registration Opens for AME Roundup 2021
September 21, 2020Association for Mineral Exploration unveils Remote Roundup, a virtual experience safely facilitating one of the largest gatherings of the global exploration industry. September 16, 2020, Vancouver, BC, Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is proud to announce that registration is now open for AME Roundup 2021! Leading through the change caused by the […]
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AME Responds to BC Economic Recovery Plan
September 17, 2020AME 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 place to stimulate economic recovery in all regions of the province. In particular, AME applauds the $20 million to be invested in short-term jobs training for in-demand jobs. […]
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BC Mining & Exploration Community raise $100,000 for Food Banks BC
July 29, 2020The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), in partnership with Integra Resources, is proud to announce a $100,000.00 donation on behalf of the British Columbia mining and exploration community to Food Banks BC. These funds will provide targeted relief to those living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities facing food security challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched […]
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BC Mine Audits and Effectiveness Unit is seeking your feedback
April 22, 2020The Mine Audits and Effectiveness Unit (the Audit Unit) is an independent team in the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources (the Ministry). The Audit Unit conducts audits to ensure mining regulation in B.C. is effective and aligned with global best practice. The Audit Unit is currently conducting an audit to assess whether Ministry […]
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President and CEO’s Message Spring 2020
March 1, 2020To all of you who attended and made our 37th annual AME Roundup conference a great success, thank you. The hard work and dedication of our volunteers is humbling to witness, we truly can not execute the conference to the calibre that we do, without our volunteers and members. This year, we welcomed 6,190 attendees […]
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AME Responds to B.C. Budget 2020
February 18, 2020Vancouver, 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 Mining Jobs Task Force, all of which were strongly endorsed by AME in 2019. The Association for Mineral Exploration’s (AME) President and CEO, Kendra Johnston, noted: “In an era […]
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President and CEO’s Message Winter 2019
January 30, 2020AME Roundup 2020 is around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited! This will be my first Roundup as president and CEO, a much different role for me, when compared to my time as Roundup Organizing Committee chair in 2015, ’16 and ’17. Roundup truly is one of my favourite times of the year, […]
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AME Roundup Concludes with a Look Ahead at New Opportunities for Mineral Exploration in Western Canada
January 28, 2020Speaker Highlights: Hon. Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources; Paul Lefebvre, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources; and Newcrest Mining’s Fraser MacCorquodale Vancouver, BC, Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration’s 2020 Roundup conference concluded on Thursday, January 23, closing out a week of cross-industry collaboration, exciting announcements, and innovative […]
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AME Congratulates and Welcomes Minister Ralston
January 22, 2020The 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 Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. AME is looking forward to working with Minister Ralston in moving forward key initiatives and priorities for the mineral exploration industry. AME thanks Minister […]
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Majority of British Columbians recognize the importance of minerals and metals to reach the 2040 Zero Emissions Target
January 15, 2020British 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 2040 zero emissions target, and that minerals are required for climate solutions that help us reach a sustainable future Vancouver, BC – A public opinion poll […]
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The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
December 11, 2019UN Declaration Becomes Law in BC The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Bill 41) became law in BC on November 28, 2019. The legislation received unanimous support in the legislature, five weeks after being introduced on October 24, 2019. Although Bill 41 was debated extensively, the Act passed unanimously with no amendments. […]
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AME Announces 2019 Award Recipients
December 3, 2019Vancouver, B.C. — December 3, 2019 — The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is proud to announce its 2019 Celebration of Excellence Award recipients. Leaders will be recognized for their significant efforts and contribution to the industry at the renowned AME Awards Gala on January 22 during AME’s Mineral Exploration Roundup 2020 conference in Vancouver. Commenting on the Award Winners success, Rob McLeod, […]
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AME Announces 2020 Appointed Board Directors
December 2, 2019Vancouver, 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 week and will begin their one-year term in January 2020. Appointed directors are chosen based on a range of diversity factors as well as a skills and […]
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AME responds to Introduction of new BC UN Declaration Legislation
October 25, 2019Vancouver, 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 government to make provincial laws and policies consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). AME supports the goal of the […]
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Environmental Assessment (EA) Reviewable Projects Regulation
October 8, 2019Overview The BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) released an intentions paper for a Proposed Reviewable Projects Regulation (RPR) that will support the new Environmental Assessment (EA) Act. The Act was passed in November 2018 and is expected to come into force with the new RPR in late 2019. The aim of the RPR is to […]
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Proposed Changes to Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options
October 8, 2019Overview As part of the federal budget process, the federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled a Notice of Ways and Means Motion in the House of Commons on stock options on June 17, 2019 in conjunction with the implementation of the federal 2019 budget that include a proposed $200,000 annual limit on employee stock option […]
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An AME Study: The Impacts of Mineral Exploration to British Columbia
September 24, 2019AME commissioned a study of the economic impacts of mineral exploration to British Columbia, including communities and Indigenous groups across the province. The results show that a typical exploration project has a small and temporary footprint with broad-ranging benefits to the economy.
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President and CEO’s Message Fall 2019
September 17, 2019President & CEO’s Message Kendra Johnston, President & CEO, AME It is an honour to address the AME membership through this, my first message as President and CEO. Many of you will know me as long-time volunteer and supporter of the work that AME does and so it is a great pleasure to join the team […]
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Potential Changes to the Mineral Tenure Act
September 13, 2019Overview The BC government has been undertaking early engagement with a number of groups including AME around possible changes to the Mineral Tenure Act. This engagement is to understand various perspectives and concerns with the Act and to support the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources’ mandate letter to forward the calls to action […]
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Fall 2019 Update: The South Okanagan-Similkameen Proposed National Park Reserve
September 11, 2019Parks Canada, the BC Government and Okanagan Nation signed a high-level memorandum of understanding regarding collaborating on the South Okanagan-Similkameen proposed national park reserve on July 2, 2019. The MOU follows 17 years of discussions regarding a national park, which in turn followed the establishment of protected areas under the Okanagan-Shuswap Land and Resource Management […]
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Environmental Assessment Reviewable Projects Regulation – Intentions Paper
September 9, 2019Opportunity for Members to Comment by October 7, 2019 The BC Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has released an intentions paper for a Reviewable Projects Regulation (RPR) that will support the new Environmental Assessment (EA) Act. The Act was passed in November 2018 and is expected to come into force along with the new RPR in […]
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AME offers condolences following Yukon aircraft accident
August 12, 2019The 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, in Yukon during a flight from a mineral exploration property to Mayo on the afternoon of August 6, 2019. “AME offers its sincere condolences to everyone involved […]
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AME Attends 76th Annual Energy and Mines Ministers Conference
July 17, 2019AME President and CEO Kendra Johnston and Vice President, Regulatory and Technical Policy, Rob Stevens attended the 76th annual Energy and Mines Ministers Conference to liaise with senior government officials and mineral industry associations from across Canada. The Canadian Mineral Industry Federation, of which AME is a member, released a brief that included recommendations for […]
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AME Comments on Forest and Range Practices Act Engagement
July 13, 2019(Updated October 9, 2019) Overview This spring, the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development invited Indigenous Nations, communities, industry stakeholders and the public to offer their perspectives on the sustainable management of BC’s forest and range resources including the planning, use, maintenance and deactivation of resource roads. Current Situation Mineral […]
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President and CEO’s Message Summer 2019
July 8, 2019President & CEO’s Message Edie Thome, President & CEO, AME It has been two years since I penned my first message to you via this magazine. It’s with mixed emotions that I share that this will be the last from me as president and CEO of AME. As some of you know, my partner has accepted the […]
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AME welcomes Kendra Johnston as new President & CEO
June 3, 2019The 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. Johnston is a Professional Geologist and mining executive with over 15 years of experience in various facets of the mineral exploration and mining industry. In addition to corporate […]
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AME launches ‘AME MinEx Talks’ a new two-day event aimed at Modern Explorers
May 1, 2019Vancouver, 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 Short Courses on day one followed by a full day of nine short, inspirational and captivating talks from a diverse range of speakers. Held at […]
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S11 Conservation and Partnership Agreements for the Southern Mountain Caribou
March 21, 2019British Columbia is home to a population of Woodland Caribou, referred to as the Southern Mountain Caribou. Local populations extend from northern BC through east-central BC and down to into the Kootenays. A number of the local populations, particularly in central and southern BC, have been decreasing over many years to the point where their […]
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The Mining Jobs Task Force: Implementation Begins with Budget 2019
March 14, 2019BC Budget 2019 was announced on February 19, 2019 and included provisions that AME has been advocating for and believes will significantly and directly benefit mineral explorers active in B.C. The provisions included in Budget 2019 are just the start as we begin the implementation of the Mining Jobs Task Force report which was accepted and […]
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President and CEO’s Message Spring 2019
March 1, 2019President & CEO’s Message Edie Thome, President & CEO, AME Thanks to those of you who attended and helped make our 36th annual AME Roundup 2019 conference a great success! The hard work and dedication of our volunteers and staff paid off as we welcomed over 6,500 attendees at the Vancouver Convention Centre on the unceded Coast […]
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AME Responds to B.C. Budget 2019
February 19, 2019Victoria, B.C., Canada – The B.C. Budget 2019 announcement includes meaningful support for the mineral exploration and mining industry. Items submitted by The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) in the public budgeting process were acknowledged in the B.C. Budget 2019 and include additional funds to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources for new staff […]
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AME Roundup 2019 Concludes with Renewed Support from the Province
February 6, 2019The 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 from the provincial and federal governments. This included the provincial government’s decision to make both the Mining Flow-Through Share tax credit and the B.C. Mining Exploration Tax Credit permanent incentives […]
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AME Announces 2019 Board of Directors With a Focus on Diversity
January 21, 2019Vancouver, 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 Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry with their 2019 Board of Directors. With statistics such as only 19.5% of board members for Canada’s top 500 companies being women*, […]
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AME Announces 2018 Award Winners
December 6, 2018Leaders in Mineral Exploration and Mine Development to be Recognized at AME Roundup Awards Gala Vancouver, B.C. – December 6, 2018 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (“AME”) is proud to announce its 2018 Celebration of Excellence Award winners. Leaders will be recognized for their significant efforts and contribution to the industry at the renowned […]
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President and CEO’s Message Winter 2018
November 1, 2018President & CEO’s Message Edie Thome, President & CEO, AME With “your association, your voice” in mind, we began collecting input to update AME’s guiding document, the Strategic Plan, at Roundup 2018. We collected your views on issues that affect your work and what AME can do to continue supporting you, our members. Following that broad survey, […]
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AME Responds to BC Professional Reliance Report
June 28, 2018Concerns regarding recommendations Vancouver, B.C., Canada – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has concerns regarding today’s release of the final report of the review of professional reliance in natural resource decision-making. The report, released by B.C. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy George Heyman, follows a review launched last October of the governance […]
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BC Mining and Exploration Sees Resurgence After Years of Stagnation
March 5, 2018Market indicators strong despite impact of historic wildfire season VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s mineral and coal exploration industry grew last year for the first time since 2012, according to the second annual British Columbia mineral and coal exploration survey conducted by EY, the Government of British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources (EMPR) and the Association for Mineral Exploration British […]
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AME Responds to Federal Budget
February 27, 2018Vancouver, 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. “Today’s budget provides the fiscal platform necessary for Canada to maintain its position as the top global destination for mineral exploration,” says Ms. Edie Thome, President & CEO […]
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AME Responds to Provincial Budget
February 20, 2018Victoria, B.C., Canada – The provincial budget announced today maintains a fiscal platform for establishing B.C. as a globally competitive jurisdiction for mineral exploration and development. “Mineral exploration and development provide real and significant socio-economic opportunities and benefits to communities and First Nations in all regions of B.C., and are essential to discovering the metals […]
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