Back to the Bush 2021
“Don’t underestimate the level of effort required” to manage COVID prevention in addition to managing the usual risks Spring is in the air, and for BC’s mineral explorers, this me… Read More
On Mental Health
For the month of September, AME will be addressing mental health in our own way. This important topic is prevalent in all industries and aspects of life and we want to talk about it. W… Read More
Lived Experiences
Brave explorers share their stories of overcoming addiction, trauma and bullying
Mental illness directly or indirectly affects all Canadians at one point in time or another. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, it is estimated that in any give… Read More
Helping Communities Address Mental Health
Practical ideas for exploration and mining companies working with remote communities
Unemployment, lack of education opportunities and poor living conditions are contributing to a state of emergency in remote Canadian communities, particularly for First Nati… Read More
CMHA BC Programs and Presentations
More than two out of five Canadians will experience challenges with their mental health during their working years. Of that number, two out of three people suffer in silence, fear… Read More
A Conversation Worth Having
How to talk about mental health in the workplace
Thanks in part to some high profile media campaigns, there is growing support in Canada for loosening up a little bit and starting a conversation in the workplace about a subject th… Read More
Mental Health
In recent years, I have had multiple conversations with my peers regarding challenges associated with working in the minerals industry, and in particular the importance of ment… Read More