Field Gear
What's in Your Backpack?
“Be prepared to spend the night out.” This has been a key piece of advice for preparing a backpack delivered at AME’s annual Introduction to Exploration Safety Workshop, which ret… Read More
Mike vs. Goliath
A career in exploration and mining has taught Mike Cathro to be fearless
Mike Cathro literally grew up in mining camps. Both his parents worked in mining – his mom as a nurse and his dad, Bob, was a well-known exploration geologist and mining industry lea… Read More
Staying Connected
Ryan Weston, VP exploration for Noront Resources, in the field. | COURTESY RYAN WESTON “If I could find something up here, I could sleep, I could forget about her. If I can only find a… Read More
Are You Bushed?
Seven indicators you might have been in the field too long
Have you ever taken off your Carhartts after a long day in the field, fallen exhausted into your bunk in a tent in the middle of nowhere, only to find your field pants standing up by the… Read More
Spotlight on H2O
The water sustainability act
Water is indispensable for mineral exploration, from use in drilling to uses in camps. However, water use is not constant – either in terms of duration or geography – as it is genera… Read More
Safety Training Workshops
Every spring, AME BC offers two workshops in workplace safety: “Exploration Safety for Management” and “Introduction to Exploration Safety.” Each workshop lasts one day, with… Read More
Innovation retrospective
The top 10 technological discoveries in the last 25 years
One of my favourite movies of all time is Stanley Kubrick’s epic Full Metal Jacket. Among his numerous memorable quotes, Gunnery Sergeant Hartman states that, “the world’s most d… Read More
Safety Guidelines
Always wear safety glasses when hammering rock! The fifth edition of AME BC’s popular Safety Guidelines for Mineral Exploration in Western Canada was released at Mineral Explor… Read More
Aboriginal Engagement Handbook
AME BC's newest publication offers guidance ot mineral explorers for putting their best foot forward with B.C. First Nations
AME BC’s Aboriginal Engagement Guidebook, which has been in development for more than a year, will make its long-awaited appearance in 2014. According to Sheriden Barnett, seni… Read More