Permitting Overview
The ability of mineral explorers to obtain permits expediently is a critical foundation of mineral exploration and development. AME advocates on behalf its members for certainty and a clear regulatory process and timelines so that Notice of Work permits and related permits to work on the land are issued by the BC government in a timely and predictable manner so that mineral exploration projects can proceed.
With the support of its members, AME has successfully and repeatedly advocated for necessary resources to fund staffing for mineral exploration projects without passing on costs to proponents. While AME acknowledges these successes, continuous improvement in timelines is required to ensure that BC remains a globally competitive jurisdiction for mineral exploration and development.
AME continues to work with government to make sure members have the proper information and guidance available to successfully complete permit applications. This work led to the development of the Mineral and Coal Exploration Notice of Work Application Companion, and AME continues to advocate for improvements to guidance for proponents.