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AME is the lead Association for the Mineral Exploration and Development industry based in British Columbia and host to @AMERoundup
Send in your nominations for the AME Special Tribute Award! This award is presented to those who have made significant contributions or advances that have influenced or advanced the mineral exploration and development industry or mineral exploration concepts or practices in BC.…
The AME Pioneers enjoyed a great reunion at today's summer gathering, featuring remarks from Tara Christie, President & CEO of @BanyanGold. Thank you to Banyan Gold for their continued support of the 2025 AME Pioneers' Program and making events like this possible.




For mineral explorers active in Northwest BC: There are 4 land use planning processes underway in the region. Anyone with mineral claims in the planning areas should have heard from the Province of British Columbia. To ensure AME's direction is driven by mineral explorers' work…

Nominations for the 2025 AME Awards are now open! The AME Colin Spence Award, sponsored by @DentonsCanada, is presented to those who have made a significant contribution to enhance the mineral resources within Canada or overseas through the original application of prospecting…
AME is welcoming Todd Stone as new President & CEO, effective August 5, 2025. View the news release here: amebc.ca/releases/assoc…
Your nomination could take someone you admire to the PDAC Awards Celebration stage during PDAC 2026! Help us celebrate the brilliant minds driving our industry forward — nominate a peer, mentor, or co-worker who deserves to be recognized: pdac.ca/about-pdac/awa…
Nominations for the 2025 AME Awards are now open! The AME David Barr Award recognizes leadership and innovation excellence in exploration safety, improvement in safety performance from year to year, and/or demonstrated efficient and compassionate behavior in dealing with an…
In response to the Province of British Columbia's details about the next phase of the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project, AME has urged clear consideration of industry feedback and called for meaningful engagement timelines. Read the response here:…

Nominations for the 2025 AME Awards are now open! The AME H.H. "Spud" Huestis Award is presented to those to those who have made a significant contribution, directly or indirectly, to enhance the mineral resources of British Columbia and/or the Yukon Territory through the…
Nominations for the 2025 AME Awards are now open! The AME Robert R. Hedley Award, sponsored by @GlobalERM, is presented to those who have made significant contributions or advances in the realm of social or environmental responsibility, including contributions that increase…
Industry flags BC’s Tŝilhqot’in Nation land use plan BC plans talks with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation on future mining in Teẑtan, but the @ame_bc says it was not consulted in the decision. #miningnews #mining northernminer.com/news/industry-…
📣 The AME Mentorship Program is back! We are excited to bring back this program, designed to connect early career professionals with experienced leaders in the mineral exploration industry. This program is all about growth: mentees gain valuable insights and direction as they…

Nominations for the 2025 AME Awards are now open! The AME Frank Woodside Gold Pan Award honours distinguished volunteer service to the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia resulting in a profound impact on the success or direction of AME. Last year, Rob McLeod,…
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and honour the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. As mineral explorers working on Indigenous territories in BC, it is vital we understand this history and…

AME response to new B.C and Tŝilhqot’in Nation land use planning: The Province of British Columbia has confirmed details about a new land use planning process. It follows a June 5 announement that included a land use planning process as part of an agreement regarding the proposed…

📣 Help us improve safety and health in mineral exploration and mining! We invite all companies and contractors involved in exploration-related activities in Canada in 2024 to fill out the Canadian Mineral Exploration Environment, Health & Safety Survey. Your feedback is crucial…

Last week, AME was proud to sponsor Old Town, New Queens, a unique celebration of history and contemporary spirits at the Britannia Mine Museum. Our Vice President, Events & Operations, Brenin Nobleman, had a fantastic time joining the festivities and connecting with members of…

June 15 marks the annual International Day of Women in Mining. From engineers to executives, women are driving innovation, sustainability, and leadership across the mineral exploration and development mining industry. As the global demand for critical minerals grows, so does the…

Nominations for the 2025 AME Awards are now open! The AME Innovation Award is awarded to those engaged in the development of innovative tools and/or processes beneficial to prospectors, mineral explorers and/or developers that may lead to the discovery or benefit the development…
In May, the BC mining and mineral exploration industry came together to raise over $1.9 million for @Mining4Miracles, an initiative supporting @BCCHF's new centre for health complexity. The event featured a friendly showdown between AME's Board Director Janice Fingler and Senior…