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Inside AME BC - President’s Message: 2011 – Q1
- Vote Mining on May 2!
- 19th Annual AME BC Charity Golf Tournament
- BC Mining Week Community Fair
- Mineral Exploration Roundup 2012
- AME BC Member Receives Western Australia Technology Award
- Win $500! 2011 Annual AME BC Photo Contest is Now Open
- Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials by Robert Stevens
Health & Safety - 6th Annual Provincial Mining Community Blood Donor Challenge 2011
- CNIB Eye Workshops in Kelowna and Kamloops and Eye Safety Reminders
- AME BC/PDAC Health and Safety Survey – Complete it Today!
Mineral Exploration News - 1st Annual BC Loch-Style Fly Fishing Championship - Reclaimed Tailing Pond
- Britannia Mine Museum Wins Canadian Museum Association Award for Outstanding Achievement
- NWCC Set to Offer Workforce Exploration Skills Training
Geoscience BC News - Geoscience BC Releases Reports 2011-5 and 2011-9
BC Geological Survey News - BCGS Open File 2011-06
- GeoFile 2011-07
- BCGS Open File 2011-04
In Memoriam - Fabian Forgeron (1937-2010)
- A. David Ross (1918 - 2011)
- Larry Ralph Wilson Sostad (1943 – 2011)
Employment Opportunities
Courses & Education
Upcoming Events and Conferences |
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| Inside AME BC |
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| President’s Message: 2011 – Q1 |
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| Commodity prices continued to be at historically high levels in the first quarter of 2011, including over $4-per-pound copper and over $1,400-per-ounce gold. Most members of AME BC expect that these exciting “gold rush” price trends will continue and will drive investment in mineral exploration and development and support the foundation of BC’s economy. According to BC’s independent Economic Forecast Council, on average, the council forecasts BC’s GDP growth at 2.7 per cent for this year. This is down from 2010, when economic growth was projected at 3.1 per cent. For 2012, the council’s forecast is unchanged at 3.0 per cent. The council’s average annual forecast for 2013-2015 is 2.8 per cent. For AME BC, the year 2011 began with a very successful Mineral Exploration Roundup, the world’s premier technical conference for mineral explorers, prospectors and developers. From January 24-27, the 28th annual conference welcomed over 7,000 participants from more than 30 countries. This is a new attendance record for the Association and I believe one that clearly reflects the increased optimism to be found within the global mineral exploration and development sector. Thank you to everyone who participated, including delegates, trade show visitors, students and keynote speakers Chuck Strahl, Jim O’Rourke, Don Lindsay, Gordon Keep and Paul Blythe for their valuable insight and entertaining presentations. I would also like to acknowledge the considerable contributions of the Roundup Committee volunteers and the many sponsors who make the conference possible. I hope you will all join us in 2012 to help celebrate our Association’s 100th anniversary! Provincially, both Liberal and NDP leadership candidates attended Roundup and BC’s Mineral Exploration Week activities this year, including Christy Clark. Later on March 14, AME BC welcomed her as BC’s new Premier as well as Rich Coleman as the new Minister of Energy and Mines. And after two years of dedicated service, AME BC thanked Randy Hawes in his role as BC’s Minister of State for Mining. We look forward to building on our well established relationships and working with Premier Clark and her new cabinet to create innovative and successful mineral exploration and development policies that will increase prospecting and mineral development activities, improve investor confidence and opportunities, and lead to greater prosperity for all from responsible mineral resource development. Continue reading+ |
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| Vote Mining on May 2! |
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| A federal election has been called for Monday, May 2, and AME BC encourages its members to Vote Mining. Ask your election candidate how they would: - Expedite the permitting and project review process
- Ensure access to the land & public mineral resources
- Create incentives for mineral exploration & mining
- Support geoscience & infrastructure investment
- Attract and retain skilled workers
At a federal level, AME BC, along with its partners in the Canadian Mineral Industry Federation, encourages the government to make the Mining Exploration Tax Credit (METC) permanent. Tax stimulants like the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) promote private sector investment in high risk ventures, and permanency of METC will promote stability and long term investment confidence. The METC has been extended on a regular basis for almost a decade since the return on investment has been shown to be approximately 2.6:1 (Finance Canada study). Temporary annual renewal or extension of the stimulants skews or inhibits investments decisions, creates uncertainty in the market, and is wasteful of everyone’s (including government’s) time and money. METC expired on March 31, 2011, as Budget 2011 was not passed in the House of Commons. For further information on METC as well as a link to Elections Canada, visit the advocacy page of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada at http://pdac.ca/pdac/advocacy/index.html. |
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| 19th Annual AME BC Charity Golf Tournament Registration is Open! |
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| Registration is now open for the 19th Annual AME BC Charity Golf Tournament being held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club in Richmond. Thank you to those who have already committed their support to the tournament! Proceeds from sponsored items will be donated to the Mineral Resources Education Program of BC (MREPBC) and the Red Cross - Japan earthquake relief. There are still a few sponsor items left, so contact Simone today (604.630.3924) to reserve a sponsor space. View sponsorship opportunities here. For more information on the tournament, contact Simone Hill at shill@amebc.ca. |
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| BC Mining Week Community Fair |
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| Join AME BC and the Mineral Resources Education Program of BC (MREPBC) in support of BC Mining Week (May 8-14) at the Mining Week Community Fair on Wednesday, May 11. Over 300 elementary school students will descend upon the north lawn of the Vancouver Art Gallery to learn about mining in BC and participate in some fun mining-related activities including: - Gold Panning with Yukon Dan,
- Fossil Making,
- Stump the Geologist,
- Mining Math,
- Face painting and more!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Help support this great event by volunteering a couple of hours to engage some young minds! We are looking for volunteer rock stars to interact with the kids at the various stations or with setting up and taking down the exhibits!
To sign up for a volunteer shift, please phone Sheila Stenzel, Director, MREPBC at 604.681.4321 ext.115 or email stenzel@bcminerals.ca. |
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| Mineral Exploration Roundup 2012 |
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| Mark your calendar! Roundup 2012 will take place Monday, January 23 – Thursday, January 26 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver. The theme of the 2012 conference is “Celebrating our First Century of Global Discovery” to align with AME BC’s 100 year birthday in 2012. The Roundup Organizing Committee is now accepting proposals for short courses; if you are interested in offering a short course at Roundup 2012, please email your proposal to Shannon Norris at snorris@amebc.ca. |
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| AME BC Member Receives Western Australia Technology Award |
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| Snowden, an AME BC Corporate Member, has won the Exporter category of the Western Australian Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards (WAITTA), which recognizes the contributions of a Western Australian organization to the profile of information and communications technologies at an international level. The technical quality and innovation of Snowden’s Supervisor software suite was recognized at an April 8 gala event, reinforcing Snowden’s Supervisor’s position as an Australian built benchmark product for mining geo-statistical analysis globally. AME BC congratulates Snowden on its achievement. Further information is at http://www.waitta.asn.au/wai_default.jsp. |
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| 2011 Annual AME BC Photo Contest is Now Open |
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| Win $500 and have your photo be on the cover of Mineral Exploration Magazine – circulation of over 6,000 people! The AME BC Annual Photo Contest is all about depicting mineral exploration and mine development at its finest. We are on the lookout not only for amazing photographs, but photographs that tell the story of what the sector is really all about. Prizes
$100 prizes will be awarded for each of our 4 categories. A top prize of $500 will be awarded for the overall best photo, along with an appearance in the 2011 AME BC Photo Calendar and on the cover of Mineral Exploration Magazine. Judging
New this year, AME BC members and the general public will have the chance to view all the contest submissions and vote online via our facebook page. Photo submissions will be uploaded after the submission deadline of September 30, 2011 and the judging session will be open until October 31, 2011. Submission
Please submit your photos via email to Mary Hughes, Manager, New Media & Creative, AME BC at mhughes@amebc.ca before September 30, 2011. View our past photo contest winners in our photo gallery. Click here for more information on the categories, guidelines and rules.
*AME BC reserves the right to refuse inappropriate photographs. |
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Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials by Robert Stevens
Now available at AME BC office |
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|  Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials is a book for anyone interested in the mineral exploration and mining industry but who does not have a background in the sector.
Need to make informed mining-related investment decisions? Want to better evaluate mineral development proposals? Interested in exploration, discovery, geology and mining? This richly illustrated book provides a thorough overview of the industry from the exploration phase to mine closure and includes a comprehensive glossary. Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials is available for purchase online as well as at the AME BC office located at 800 - 889 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC. Each copy is $94.45 CAD (tax included). |
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| Health & Safety |
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| 6th Annual Provincial Mining Community Blood Donor Challenge 2011 |
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| It’s time to roll up your sleeves for the Mining Community blood donor challenge, running from April 1 – 30 at clinics in BC. This friendly competition pits mining organizations against each other to see which group can donate the most blood in the month of April. Only YOU can help determine this year’s winner! Challenge Highlights Recruit friends and family
Members can earn donations for their organizations by donating blood themselves, and/or by recruiting friends and family to donate on their behalf. All donations made at any blood donor clinic during April 1 – April 30 are eligible to be included in the challenge. Help save lives
Through just one blood donation your unique and individual gift has the potential to save up to three lives and make a direct and positive impact on your community. Prizes
Plaques will be awarded to the organization with the highest staff participation rate, and to the organization with the most number of donors recruited throughout the challenge. Where Can I donate?
Donations can be made at any blood donor clinic in British Columbia. To find a clinic near you please visit the Canadian Blood Services website at www.blood.ca. Just remember to sign in at the front desk of the clinic as a Mining Community Challenge participant. Please call 1.888.2.DONATE for blood donor clinic information, eligibility information, or to book an appointment. For further challenge information please contact Stephanie Herger at 604.707.3441 or via email at stephanie.herger@blood.ca. |
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| CNIB Eye Workshops in Kelowna and Kamloops and Eye Safety Reminders |
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| Have you ever considered how valuable your vision is at work, home, or play? How would your life change if you suffered an eye injury? A serious eye injury can have an enormous impact on your job, finances, loved ones… even our health care system. Together, we can motivate everyone to protect their sight while fostering a culture of safety for all British Columbians. The BC Construction Safety Alliance, BC Association of Optometrists, WorkSafeBC and CNIB invite you to join an eye opening workshop that will change the way you think about vision loss and eye safety. The workshops will be held: - May 17th at the CNIB Office, 247 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna
- May 18th at the CNIB Office, , #145-540 Seymour Street, Kamloops
Seats are $75 each and all start times are at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Contact Brad Waghorn at 778.415.1702 or brad.waghorn@cnib.ca to reserve your seat. The following eye safety guidelines are in Safety Guidelines for Mineral Exploration in Western Canada, available from the AME BC office or online. The guidelines can be summarized as, “Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.” - Wear safety glasses at all times while breaking or hammering rock, core splitting, blasting, using a chainsaw, or when visiting mining operations.
- Wear goggles or a face shield attached to a hard hat when hooking up helicopter sling loads.
- Wear safety glasses with wide shields or goggles when handling chemicals (e.g. battery acid) or corrosive materials (e.g. grout), boosting batteries, or using ultraviolet lamps for extended periods.
- Wear high quality polarizing sunglasses when working at high altitude, or on glaciers, snowfields, and water.
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| AME BC/PDAC Health and Safety Survey – Complete it Today! |
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| AME BC and the PDAC are conducting the Canadian Mineral Exploration Health & Safety survey to track health and safety performance in 2010 to identify trends and challenges, and to develop information that can help lead to safer mineral exploration programs in the future. We thank the 45 companies who have completed the survey to date; fill it out today at http://64.114.94.36/survey.aspx?survey=1&RD=1. Visit www.amebc.ca/policy/health-and-safety/health-safety-survey.aspx for more details. |
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| Mineral Exploration News |
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| 1st Annual BC Loch-Style Fly Fishing Championship - Reclaimed Tailing Pond |
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| The 1st Annual BC Loch-style Fly Fishing Championship will be held at Trojan Pond June 17 and 18th, 2011. The pond, a reclaimed tailing dam offering fish habitats and wetland surroundings favorable to the use by wildlife, is located at Teck’s Highland Valley Copper operation. The proceeds from the competition and silent auction will go directly to BC’s Children Hospital Foundation. First and foremost, the competition is being held so that participants can have fun, enjoy the company of fellow competitors, improve our fishing skills and generally celebrate fly-fishing. All fishing is carried out on a catch-and-release basis using barbless hooks. The competition will consist of five 2-hour loch-style sessions that will be held on the Trojan Pond over a period of two days. All fishing being performed loch style in accordance with the FFC rules. Olympic style medals will be awarded to the three top teams: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Competitors will also be competing for the individual Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. |
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Britannia Mine Museum Wins Canadian Museum Association Award for Outstanding Achievement
BC’s mining heritage site voted Best in Facility Development & Design |
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| The recently transformed Britannia Mine Museum has achieved yet another significant milestone in its treasured history, winning the 2011 Canadian Museum Association (CMA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Facility Development and Design. The honour was received during the awards gala held last night at the CMA’s 64th annual national conference in London, Ontario. The Britannia Mine Museum was unanimously recognized for excellence in function, vision, innovation, and architecture. The CMA chose the Museum because of its national significance and ambitious vision in creating a destination museum in a considerable short time frame. Each year the CMA presents awards to celebrate and encourage excellence within the Canadian museum sector. “This project has been the highlight of the century for us and it has been a remarkable journey for everyone on the team,” says Kirstin Clausen, executive director of the Britannia Mine Museum. “To be unanimously recognized and acknowledged by the Canadian museum sector gives us great pride and is a true testament of the hard work and dedication put forth by everyone involved.” Continue reading+ |
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| NWCC Set to Offer Workforce Exploration Skills Training |
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| A new program at Northwest Community College’s (NWCC) School of Exploration & Mining (SEM) will offer internship opportunities and workforce skills training for eligible participants interested in a career in the exploration and mining industry. The Workforce Exploration Skills Training (WEST) program is a 7-week bush camp training program based outside of Smithers that features hands-on training of employable skills for careers in exploration, mining and other resource industries. This program is provided at no cost for eligible participants, with funding provided in part by the Government of British Columbia. “WEST is a great bridge between the skills and rewarding careers British Columbians want to have, and our investment of $1.6 million will help meet the current and future needs for a well-trained, well-educated workforce within BC’s growing mining sector,” says Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Economic Development, Donna Barnett. Internship opportunities are available to eligible participants who demonstrate an interest and aptitude for camp support or office positions will be piloted during the program. Interns will gain valuable work experience in one of four chosen areas; camp maintenance and safety, cultural skills coaching, office administration and cooking in a camp environment. Upon successful completion of the internship, participants will receive an NWCC School of Exploration & Mining Internship certificate and an employment reference. SEM staff will also provide students with preemployment counselling and job search assistance. “The hands-on learning and cultural context offered through the WEST program is a great way to meet the needs of both students and industry, giving participants more career choices and building on the success we’ve already seen through earlier versions of the program,”states NWCC President, Dr. Denise Henning. “Graduates of our mining programs are in very high demand, and industry often asks us when the next group will be ready to hire.” The WEST program will run for a total of 23 days in camp, followed by a 6-day break and then another 23 days in camp. The dates of the program’s first offering are June 28 – August 17 and the second offering August 25 – October 14. For more information or to apply to the program, please contact SEM’s Employment Advisor & Industry Liaison Rob Maurer at rmaurer@nwcc.bc.ca or 1.877.277.2288 Ext. 5831. |
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| Geoscience BC News |
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| Geoscience BC Releases Reports 2011-5 and 2011-9 |
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| On Monday, April 18, Geoscience BC announced the release of the following two reports: - Report 2011-5 "Catchment analysis and interpretation of stream sediment data from QUEST-South, British Columbia" by D.C. Arne and E.B. Bluemel of ioGlobal Solutions Inc., and
- Report 2011-9 "Till geochemistry of the Colleymount map area (093L/01), west-central British Columbia" by T. Ferbey of the BC Geological Survey.
Both reports are now available for download through Geoscience BC's website at www.geosciencebc.com/s/DataReleases.asp. About Report 2011-5
Catchment analysis and interpretation of geochemical data have been undertaken for 9041 stream sediment samples from the QUEST-South project area of southern British Columbia. The geochemical data consist of new analyses for 8536 archived regional geochemical samples (RGS) that were previously re-analyzed by Geoscience BC (Report 2010-4) using modern analytical methods and 785 new stream sediment samples collected to augment the existing RGS samples (Report 2010-13).
A range of digital products accompany this report. These include a spreadsheet containing the compiled stream sediment data, catchment areas and dominant bedrock type; GIS files showing sample locations and catchments; a series of gridded geoTIFF images for raw, levelled and residual data for most elements; gridded pathfinder associations for a number of common mineral deposit types (orogenic Au, epithermal Au, base metals and porphyry Cu deposits) as geoTIFF and pdf maps; and RGB thematic maps for these pathfinder associates. The levelled and residual data provide new insights into the regional stream sediment geochemical data, and reveal subtle trends and areas of elevated metal concentration that may warrant follow-up investigation. For more information on this project, go to http://www.geosciencebc.com/s/2009-023.asp. About Report 2011-9
The silt plus clay-sized fraction of 84 basal till samples collected within the Colleymount map area (093L/01), located approximately 40 km southeast of Houston, BC, was analyzed for 37 elements by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), following an aqua regia digestion, and 35 elements by instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). An additional 18 basal till samples were collected for analysis of heavy metal concentrates and gold grain counts. The spatial distribution of till samples elevated in Cu, Mo, Pb, Zn, Ag, Hg, Au, As, Sb, and visible gold grains are the focus of this study. Detrital dispersal of commodity metals and pathfinder elements from known sources of mineralization is discussed (e.g., past producing Equity Silver mine) as are areas of geochemical interest. For more information on this project go to http://www.geosciencebc.com/s/2008-031.asp. |
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| BC Geological Survey News |
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| BCGS Open File 2011-06: Till Geochemistry of the Colleymount Map Area (093L/01), West-central British Columbia
T. Ferbey The silt plus clay-sized fraction of 84 basal till samples collected within the Colleymount map area (093L/01), located approximately 40 km southeast of Houston, BC, was analyzed for 37 elements by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), following an aqua regia digestion, and 35 elements by instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). An additional 18 basal till samples were collected for analysis of heavy metal concentrates and gold grain counts. The spatial distribution of till samples elevated in Cu, Mo, Pb, Zn, Ag, Hg, Au, As, Sb, and visible gold grains are the focus of this study. Detrial dispersal of commodity metals and pathfinder elements from known sources of mineralization is discussed (e.g., past producing Equity Silver mine) as are areas of geochemical interest. More information+ GeoFile 2011-07: Regional Geochemical Survey Database
Ray Lett The British Columbia Geological Survey, Ministry of Energy and Mines has been involved in reconnaissance-scale stream sediment and water surveys since 1976. This program has generated high-quality stream and lake sediment and surface water data from geochemical surveys carried out across Canada. In British Columbia the National Geochemical Reconnaissance (NGR) program, known as the Regional Geochemical Survey (RGS), has covered roughly 75 percent of the province with stream sediment and stream water sampling at an average sample density of one sample per 13 square kilometres. A MicrosoftTM Access database
contains all of the field and analytical information from 61,425 samples collected and/or reanalysed by the BC Geological Survey, the Geological Survey of Canada and Geoscience BC from 1976 to March 2011. The figure to the right shows the RGS sample coverage. More information+ BCGS Open File 2011-04: East Hoodoo Mountain – Iskut River Geology (NTS 104B/14E, 11NE)
M.G. Mihalynuk, J.M. Logan and A. Zagorevski Open File 2011-4 covers NTS map area 104B/14E and the northern part of 11E within the Iskut River area of northwestern British Columbia. This region is characterized by exceptional mineral endowment, as described by Mihalynuk et al. (2011, Geological Fieldwork 2010, Paper 2011-1): “… a 20km-wide corridor south of the Iskut River includes the Bronson Slope, Snip, Johnny Mountain, Eskay Creek and Rock and Roll deposits -all with past production or defined resources. These deposits formed in a surprisingly diverse set of environments ranging from intrusion hosted sulphide veins to shallow subaqueous hotspring settings. No deposits with past production or defined resources occur within a 20km corridor immediately north of the Iskut River, yet those farther afield include Galore Creek, Copper Canyon and Schaft Creek deposits that are hosted by alkalic and calc-alkalic porphyries. An obvious explanation for the dearth of deposits within the northern corridor is not forthcoming from existing geological maps; however, a significant part of the corridor has either never been systematically mapped or at least not since it was surveyed by Forrest Kerr in the 1920’s. A working partnership was established between the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, the Geological Survey of Canada (under the auspices of the Geoscience for Energy and Minerals Strategy: GEMS), Pacific North West Capital Corp., and the University of Victoria to address this lack of public geologic knowledge through systematic mapping. Supplementary goals were to provide a more accurate geological setting for the Rock and Roll deposit and to evaluate the potential for similar precious metal rich polymetallic massive sulfide mineralization within the Iskut and adjacent regions. Our work was mainly focused where published mapping was entirely lacking: the eastern half of the Hoodoo Mountain mapsheet (NTS 104/14E). This mapsheet is bordered to the north by the Galore Creek mapsheet (104G/3) and to the east by Forrest Kerr mapsheet (104B/15), both covered by relatively recent regional geological surveys (Logan and Koyanagi, 1994, 104G/3, 4; and Logan et al., 2000, 104B/10, 15, 104G2, 7W).” More information+ |
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| In Memoriam |
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| Fabian Forgeron (1937-2010) AME BC has recently heard of the passing of Fabian Forgeron, a Life Member of AME BC. Fabian passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. He was born in Cape Breton and spent his childhood in the fishing village of Main-a-Dieu. Lobster fishing from a very young age enabled him to attend St. Francis Xavier University where he obtained his B.Sc.. He received his Masters degree from Carleton University and then went to the University of Manchester, England for his Doctorate, which he received in 1966. He travelled the world as a geologist specializing in applied geochemistry, but in the latter part of his life he concentrated on the West Coast of B.C. Where he prospected, fish farmed, logged, and sawed wood off his property. Fabian was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, and a long time representative on St. Joseph’s Hospital Board of Governors. A lover of the Great Outdoors, he enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all Fabian loved boats, building, remodelling and running them. Those who knew him will remember his big laugh, his generous heart, and that he lived life with gusto. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Margaret, his three sisters – Joan McGrath, Margaret Geraghty, Mary Timoshyk, his six brothers – Alphonsus, Ron, Fulton, Steven, Dennis, Seymour, brothers and sisters-in-law and his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A burial mass was held on December 28, and following cremation, Spring Interment will take place in Nova Scotia. Should friends wish, donations may be made in his memory to L’Arche Comox Valley, with appreciation. |
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| A. David Ross (1918 - 2011) David Ross peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 of pneumonia, in his 93rd year. David led a rich, full, and adventurous life. He was a gifted high-school athlete, a BC Land Surveyor, and a proud WW II veteran. But his greatest passion was prospecting, which he pursued right up to the end of his life. Dave co-founded five producing mines, including BC’s Afton copper mine, Lornex (Highland Valley) copper mine, and the Erickson Gold mine. A gathering of family and friends was held at the Summerland Seniors Village, 12803 Atkinson Road, on Saturday April 2nd. Condolences may be directed to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com. |
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| Larry Ralph Wilson Sostad (1943 – 2011) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry. He died peacefully in the Lions Gate Hospital Palliative Care Unit, ending a 2 year battle with leukemia. Larry was proud to be born and bred in Vancouver. He graduated from West Vancouver High School and spent a number of years in the RCMP. Later, he attended the Montana School of Mines and then returned to his first love, mining exploration. Larry had a great love of "the bush" and respected the land and the wildlife within it. He was a lover of all animals and owned dogs most of his life. In later life he enjoyed working with the film industry. Larry had many interests; he played the piano, collected antiques, learned Spanish and was an avid reader, primarily of history. He was easy company and loved to share old stories of the bush, tell bad jokes and help others with their problems. Larry had a great caring love for his sons Andrew and Christopher and grandsons Ryan and Evan. His sister Marilyn (Bill), brother Ron, 6 nephews and many other family and friends will miss him greatly. The family are grateful for the excellent care provided by Dr. John Shepherd and the staff in the Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program Unit and donations to their work in Larry's name would be appreciated. Please email the foundation at chelsey.ireland@vch.ca. A celebration of Larry's life was held Monday April 11. |
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| Employment Opportunities |
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| Want to Post an Ad on the AME BC Job Board? If you are an employer and would like to post a job, use the post a job function here. The cost for each posting is $200, which will remain active for 45 days. AME BC corporate members receive one free posting with a yearly membership or renewal, with all subsequent postings at a 50% member discounted rate. To use your free posting, please email the complete job posting information to mhughes@amebc.ca. To use your subsequent 50% discount, simply make sure you are logged in and let the payment calculator do the rest. |
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| Courses & Education |
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| AME BC’s tradition of education for the mineral exploration sector dates back to 1918, when it held its first prospecting seminar. Since then, thousands of students have received training in prospecting, mineral exploration, health and safety, and aboriginal engagement through AME BC. Click here to view AME BC’s Education and Professional Development section. Other Professional Development Opportunities Several of AME BC’s Corporate Members have professional development programs geared toward our diverse membership. Current offerings are available here. |
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| Upcoming Events & Conferences |
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| AME BC Events Calendar
BC Mining Week Community Fair
Wednesday, May 11
More Information+ 19th Annual AME BC Charity Golf Tournament
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club
More Information+
Mineral Exploration Roundup 2012
January 23 to 26, 2012
More Information+ External Event Calendar AME BC helps to facilitate and promote external events that benefit our members. Use this calendar to see what events are on the horizon and get detailed information. |