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Indigenous Relations

Responsible mineral exploration is possible only through building and sustaining respectful, open, and long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual understanding.

Introduction

As the largest private-sector employer of Indigenous peoples in remote communities, the mineral exploration and mining industry is uniquely positioned to support efforts toward reconciliation.

AME works with Indigenous groups to enable dialogue and understanding and to build the positive relationships that are integral to successful resource development. AME is recognized as a leader in Indigenous relations and community engagement for the mineral exploration industry. AME was an early advocate in recommending that governments share tax revenue generated from mining directly with local First Nations. British Columbia was the first province in Canada to introduce mineral resource revenue sharing on new mining projects and has placed a strong focus on community development to assist First Nations in achieving their social and economic goals.

AME is a founding partner of the BC Mining Alliance, a regional partnership between Indigenous groups, industry and provincial government representatives.

Guiding Principles

The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) recognizes that building and fostering respectful and sustainable relationships with Indigenous groups is good corporate practice, supports the principles of reconciliation and will assist its members with undertaking exploration.

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The Gathering Place

The Gathering Place is where the mineral exploration industry and First Nations communities come together to engage in open and honest dialogue and to strengthen their relationships. 

AME Roundup is hosted from the unceded territories of the Coast Salish people, including the lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ /Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

We have come a long way in building our relationships between Industry, Indigenous peoples, and Government.  While we have indeed made much progress we recognize that the path of reconciliation is more a journey than a destination.  This year we want to highlight those companies and communities who have taken exceptional steps along this path to work together and to prosper.

-Lana Eagle

MinEx Stories

Across the province, mineral explorers are working side-by-side with Indigenous groups to build trust and responsibly advance exploration and development projects. Sharing stories is a tool we can use to build relationships.

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AME works to promote a healthy mineral exploration and development industry. Membership is a great way to engage with us, our industry; and support our efforts, while realizing the benefits associated with membership.

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