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Tools

Everything you need to get you prepared for the field.

Professional Practice Management Plan Template

July 12, 2022

This Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP) template has been developed by AME and Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) for firms that employ multiple geoscientists.

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    Management
  • Template

Safety Guidebook: Mineral Exploration in Western Canada

May 27, 2022

The sixth edition of popular field safety guide is now online.

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  • Health & Safety
  • Handbook

Light Vehicle Training

November 16, 2021

Gear up for a safe season on mineral exploration trails with this tool. Learn about trail design, how to prepare for off-road driving and learn how to handle challenging situations through video tutorials.

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  • Health & Safety
  • Training Presentation

AME Indigenous Engagement Guidebook

September 20, 2021

This guidebook intends to provide mineral explorers and developers working in BC with the context and understanding to effectively create open and strong relationships that can lead to successful delivery of exploration and resource development projects.

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  • Indigenous Relations
  • Handbook

Fit for Work

August 3, 2021

This tool provides guidelines and resources for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all persons within the workplace through minimizing the risks of harm to individuals.

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  • Health & Safety
  • Handbook

AME Members Guide to Canadian Exploration Expenses (CEE)

June 26, 2020

This guide provides an explanation of key elements of CEE and outlines how the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) generally interprets tax law related to CEE. It also contains useful tips from AME members on how companies can effectively plan for and document their CEE. Proudly sponsored by PearTree Securities.

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Reclamation Guide for Mineral Exploration

August 5, 2020

This reclamation for mineral exploration guidance document is designed to support AME members with planning, designing and implementing reclamation activities for exploration projects. It is focussed specifically on mineral exploration making it a practical guide for explorers. It emphasizes effective planning of exploration activities that minimize disturbance and therefore limit the impact and amount of the required reclamation bond.

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  • Environment
  • Handbook

A Mineral Explorer’s Guide to Resource Roads

May 14, 2020

This guide is aimed at providing mineral explorers with information on resource roads, particularly in troubleshooting problems related to access.

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COVID-19 Exploration Fieldwork Safety Guidelines

April 16, 2020

This guide, developed by SGDS Hive, provides comprehensive Health and Safety Guidelines for employers and employees undertaking Exploration Fieldwork.  Information is up-to-date as of April 15, 2020.

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Additional COVID-19 Information for Explorers.

  • Health & Safety
  • Handbook

Early Engagement Planning Tool

March 5, 2020

The Early Engagement Planning Tool helps mineral explorers develop an effective plan for engagement. The tool consists of 14 questions designed to generates a report upon completion with tips, guidance and tools for undertaking early engagement with Indigenous groups. Proudly sponsored by Teck.

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  • Indigenous Relations
  • Planning Tool

Operational Risk Management Training

March 5, 2020

Learn about why risk management is important and guide your project through risk assessment using AME’s new Operational Risk Management tool. For the downloadable files, go to AME’s Health & Safety page.

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  • Health & Safety
  • Training Presentation

Mineral and Coal Exploration Handbook

March 18, 2020

A working field guide created in collaboration with AME, MABC, the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and the Ministry of Environment.

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  • Environment
  • Handbook

Helicopter Slinging Training

March 5, 2020

The Helicopter Slinging Training tool was developed by AME and PDAC to help exploration crews develop their ability to move cargo and equipment by helicopter.

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Use the Tool in Spanish
Downloadable Files in English and Spanish

  • Health & Safety
  • Training Presentation

Safety Guidelines

March 19, 2020

An online version of the fifth edition of our pocket field safety guide.

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Read the Guidebook

  • Health & Safety
  • Handbook

Membership & How to Get Involved

Find out about the many benefits received by AME members and how to register.

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About AME

AME is the lead association for the mineral exploration and development industry based in British Columbia. Established in 1912, AME represents, advocates, protects and promotes the interests of thousands of members who are engaged in mineral exploration and development in B.C. and throughout the world.

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