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Inside AME BC - Mineral Exploration Permitting - Submit Your Examples
- International Indigenous Summit on Energy and Mining - June 26-29 - in Review
- 2011 AME BC Awards - Call for Nominations
- Mineral Exploration Summer Issue Now Online!
- Win $500! 2011 Annual AME BC Photo Contest is Now Open
Health & Safety - Annual Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition
- Summer Safety Tips from WorkSafeBC
- AME BC/PDAC Health and Safety Survey – Responses Due June 30
Mineral Exploration News - Karina Briño to be New President and CEO of MABC as of Aug. 1, 2011
- Share Your Experience about Recruiting and Retaining Women in Non-Traditional Roles in BC's Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry
- Share Your Experience about working as a women in BC's Mining and Exploration Industry
- Run for the Cure - WOMEN IN MINING’S Goal for 2011 is $60,000
Geoscience BC News - Montney Water Project Update - Publicly Available Data
AME BC Announces New & Renewed Corporate Members In Memoriam Employment Opportunities
Courses & Education
Upcoming Events and Conferences |
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| Inside AME BC |
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| Mineral Exploration Permitting - Submit Your Examples |
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| A discussion about critical delays in mineral exploration permitting was held at the Board of Directors meeting on June 14, 2011. The Board approved a motion to create a special permitting committee to review the extensive notice of work permitting delays being reported across the industry and in every region of the Province.
To facilitate this review you are being asked to provide examples of exploration work delays. Your information will not be used as direct examples without your approval. With your submission please indicate whether you would like your information to remain confidential. To assist you in reporting please find attached an Excel Spreadsheet. Alternatively, send us whatever you have readily available.
The Committee will conduct a focused review leading to direct discussions with government to develop both short term and longer term solutions to permit issuance.
Please forward your information to:
Rick Conte
Vice President, AME BC
Email: rconte@amebc.ca
Phone: 604.630.3926
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Rick at the above mentioned number. |
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| International Indigenous Summit on Energy and Mining - June 26-29 - in Review |
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| Many aboriginals, mineral explorers, developers and educators from BC attended the inaugural and historic International Indigenous Summit on Energy and Mining, Niagara Falls, Ontario - June 26-29, 2011. AME BC's President and CEO, Gavin C. Dirom, held discussions about aboriginal engagement, training and partnerships with representatives from the Assembly of First Nations, BC's First Nation Energy and Mining Council, C3 Alliance, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, Mining Association of Canada, International Council on Mining and Metals, Northwest Community College and the Mining Industry Human Resources Council. First Nation leaders spoke of reaching a fair deal or agreements through consultation and accommodation, but stressed that the duty to consult is a legal responsibility of the government, not industry. Open discussions were also held about the importance of treaty making and settling land claims and the lack of clarity for industry regarding the legally non-binding UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the ambiguity surrounding the concept of "free, prior and informed consent". First Nations leaders offered that it does not mean an arbitrary veto power, but rather an approach designed to facilitate consultation and accommodation. Dr. Anthony Hodge, President of the International Council on Mining and Metals was well received as a keynote speaker as he encouraged building strong relationships through active listening and understanding. Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada emphasized during his short talk that a successful mining industry requires a stable government structure with consistent and predictable implementation of policy and regulations. Dr. Denise Henning, president of Northwest Community College in northwestern BC, also attended the summit with Christine Ogryzlo from Smithers Exploration Group to meet with First Nations leaders and spokespeople from the minerals industry to talk about the School of Exploration & Mining in Smithers. In his opening address to the 700 delegates, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo referred to the successful Mining Essentials program for Aboriginal Peoples which Northwest Community College piloted for the AFN this winter. Dr. Jim Morin with BCIT's Aboriginal Minerals Training Program attended the summit as well and talked about the benefits he will bring back to the students in programs like the Mining 101 outreach and training prorgam which he recently conducted for AME BC in Lillooett. Additionally, BC Aboriginal Mine Training Association's Executive Director Laurie Sterritt, Chair Laureen Whyte and staff representatives were actively working their booth and sharing their many capacity developing and career building success stories with delegates. |
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| 2011 AME BC Awards - Call for Nominations |
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| The AME BC Awards are presented annually to individuals or teams of individuals in recognition of their significant contributions, directly or indirectly, to enhance the mineral resource industry. The Awards are named in honour of eminent persons who are recognized for their distinguished service and contribution to the mineral exploration and mining industry and who were also long-time and loyal supporters of AME BC. The Awards are presented each year at AME BC’s annual Mineral Exploration Roundup conference in January, and are adjudicated by the AME BC Awards Committee. Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their outstanding achievements, and contributions to the industry? If so, nominate them for an award! Click here for the nominations brochure for detailed information on the awards and nominations process. Click here for the online nomination form. The deadline for 2011 nominations is Friday, September 30, 2011. All nominators will be entered a draw to win a coveted AME BC jacket! To view an example of a nomination letter, click here. In addition to the awards listed below, AME BC also administers an Outreach Education Fund. The application deadline for this fund is Friday, September 30, 2011. AME BC also recognizes current and former AME BC members via the AME BC Honourable Service Roll. The AME BC Membership and Liaison Committee reviews nominations and recommends additions to the Honourable Service Roll to AME BC’s Board of Directors. The nomination deadline is Friday, October 14, 2011. Questions? Contact Shannon Norris at snorris@amebc.ca. |
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| Mineral Exploration Summer Issue Now Online! |
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| The Summer issue of Mineral Exploration has been sent out to all members and is now online. Click here for AME BC’s 45th annual buyers’ guide, as well as features on the photo contest, education in mineral exploration, safety resources, a look back at the Remac camp in the Kootenays in the 1950s, and profile of Stewart mayor Angela Brand Danuser. |
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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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| Health & Safety |
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| Annual Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition |
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Photos courtesy Selene Nguyet
AME BC was proud to supported Team Miracle, an exhibition team formed largely from the mineral exploration and service and supply sectors, at the 56th Annual Provincial Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition. This competition in took place in Revelstoke, BC on June 11, 2011, and brought together provincial mine rescue and first aid teams for an all-day event. The competition was designed to simulate real-life situations and test skills in first aid, extrication, firefighting, rope work and general mine rescue knowledge. Trophies were awarded to the best three-person miner first aid team, as well as for excellence in surface and underground mine rescue. Visit http://mining.bc.ca/mine_rescue.htm for more information.
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| Summer Safety Tips from WorkSafeBC |
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| WorkSafeBC has released a set of new safety tips for you to have a safe, healthy summer at work, at play, and on your way. Click here to read about sun safety, how to avoid getting lost outdoors, bear safety and more. |
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| AME BC/PDAC Health and Safety Survey – Responses Due June 30 |
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| The AME BC/PDAC Health and Safety Survey deadline has been extended to Thursday, June 30, 2011. The Canadian Mineral Exploration Health & Safety Survey is tracking 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 70 companies who have completed the survey to date; fill it out today. To read the 2009 annual report or to preview the form, click here. If you have questions about the survey, or have difficulty completing it, contact Jonathan Buchanan at AME BC at 604.630.3923. |
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| Mineral Exploration News |
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| Karina Briño to be New President and CEO of MABC as of Aug. 1, 2011 |
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| John McManus, Chair, Mining Association of BC (MABC) has announced that Karina Briño has accepted the offer for the position of President and CEO of MABC. This follows a recruiting effort by the executive committee that commenced on notification of the departure of Pierre Gratton. Karina will start with the MABC on August 1, 2011, giving her time to wrap up her current projects and relocate to Vancouver. Karina is currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Mines and Mineral Resources in Victoria. |
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| Please Share Your Experience about Recruiting and Retaining Women in Non-Traditional Roles in BC's Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry |
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| Survey Deadline Extended to June 30, 2011 A friendly reminder that we are conducting a survey and really need your help, please share your experience about recruiting and retaining women in non-traditional roles in BC's Mineral Exploration and Mining Industry. If you are a part of the Human Resources, recruitment or operations capability within your organization, you are an important source of knowledge to better understand why women are attracted to and choose to stay in non-traditional roles in the BC Exploration and Mining Industry. If you are not, please forward this message to a colleague who may be a source of knowledge.
To contribute your perspectives on the challenges associated with recruiting and retaining women employees in non-traditional roles within your company/operation please access the online survey by Thursday June 30, 2011 at: http://app.fluidsurveys.com/s/womeninminingbcworkforcesurvey/
The survey is led by the BC Mining Labour Shortage Task Force, which is supported by supported by AME BC, the Aggregate Producers Association of British Columbia, and the Mining Association of British Columbia.
At a participation rate of 14%, women in the Exploration and Mining Industry fall well behind Canada’s labour force average of 47 %. While women are continuing to pursue varied and fulfilling roles in the industry, a vast number of women are unaware of the opportunities available and/or leave after a period of time. It is our intention that both completing this survey and receiving the results will help with your company’s gender equity and diversity planning. As a small token of our appreciation for your time you will receive a copy of the report.
The survey is being conducted by an independent consultancy, the Howegroup. Your responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous.
We recognize the time commitment in completing this survey and thank you in advance for your input. |
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| Share Your Experience about working as a woman in BC's Mining and Exploration Industry |
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| The Labour Task Force is also conducting a survey for employed women to hear their perspectives of the industry! At the end of the Workforce Survey you’ll see a link to the Employed Women Survey. Please forward the link to the survey for employed women at your company/site to complete. The online survey is anonymous and will take 10 minutes to complete.
Women who complete the survey are eligible to win 1 of 5 $50 Visa Gift Cards. The survey runs until Thursday June 30, 2011. http://app.fluidsurveys.com/s/employedwomeninminingbc/
You’ll also find a link at the end of the survey you are being asked to complete to a poster that has been developed to post/circulate to encourage women to complete the survey.
Both surveys are being conducted by an independent consultancy, the Howegroup. All responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to complete the survey.
For any questions or further information about the upcoming survey, please contact Christine Vandebeek at 604-825-2305 or email info@howegroup.ca. |
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| Run for the Cure - WOMEN IN MINING’S Goal for 2011 is $60,000.00 |
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|  Last October, the Women in Mining team participated for the fourth time in the Run for the Cure and were awarded, for the first time, the CIBC Corporate Spirit Award as the top fundraising Corporate Team at the Vancouver Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (“CBCF”) CIBC Run for the Cure. Women in Mining team set three milestones, surpassing their $35,000 goal and secured approximately $50,000 in funds for cancer research. The CBCF invests in research projects, fellowships and community based grants in support of their vision of creating a future without breast cancer. The Foundation also spreads education and awareness about prevention and understanding of the disease. Ilianne Robredo, one of our team members was recognized by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region as one of the top three individual fundraisers by raising almost $11,000. This year our national team had 59 members from Vancouver, British Columbia to Corner Brook, Newfoundland.
We would like to express our gratitude to all our team members and supporters, your contribution to the Women in Mining team will help create a future without breast cancer, raise awareness, celebrate cancer survivors and pay tribute to our loved ones. This year, the Women in Mining Team is participating again in the 20th annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday, October 2 and we plan to (walk/run) in Vancouver. This year, the team is looking to grow and surpass last year’s goal and we know we can do it with your help! With your support, the Foundation will continue funding breast cancer research, education and health promotion initiatives across the country, making a difference from coast to coast. To learn more about the work the Foundation does, visit www.cbcf.org The Women in Mining network is an informal organization connecting women involved in or affiliated with the mining resources sector. The primary goal is to share knowledge, experiences and relationships that encourage growth and diversity. A secondary, but equally important goal is to encourage men and women from the mining industry to participate in the community by raising funds for breast cancer research, to promote Career Prep for high school students and to take part in networking evenings for university students. For more information about Women in Mining, please visit our website: www.amebc.ca/wim-vancouver |
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| Geoscience BC News |
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| Montney Water Project Update - Publicly Available Data |
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| Geoscience BC, in partnership with seven natural gas producers, the Government of British Columbia and the Oil and Gas Commission Science and Community Environmental Knowledge (SCEK) Fund, have provided an update on work completed to-date as part of the collaborative Montney Water Project. A table listing the data sets and reports that are publicly available from the Montney Water Project is available at www.geosciencebc.com/s/Montney.asp, including information and research generated by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, and the Ministry of Environment. Additional Montney Water Project reports and results will be published during the summer and fall. Present plans are to have the final reports published before the end of 2011. The Montney Water Project is supported with funding from Geoscience BC, the BC Oil and Gas Commission's SCEK Fund and seven natural gas producers operating in the area - ARC Resources Ltd., ConocoPhillips Canada, Devon Canada Corporation, Encana Corporation, Progress Energy, Shell Canada, and Talisman Energy. In addition, Geoscience BC is working collaboratively with a number of government departments and agencies, who are making significant in-kind contributions to the project, including: Ministry of Energy, Mines, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Health, Oil and Gas Commission, Northern Health Authority, as well as the University of Northern British Columbia and the City of Dawson Creek. For more information on the Montney Water Project, go to www.geosciencebc.com/s/Montney.asp. |
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| AME BC Announces New & Renewed Corporate Members |
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| AME BC is pleased to welcome new Corporate Member: Valard Construction - www.valard.com
Valard Construction offers construction services in overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems, substations, fibre optics and substation and transmission foundations. They also offer turnkey services in all areas of our operations. AME BC is pleased to recognize its Renewed Corporate Members: 2iC Australia Pty Ltd. - www.2icaustralia.com
AECOM - www.aecom.com
CAE Mining Canada Inc. - www.datamine.ca
Deloitte & Touche LLP - www.deloitte.ca
Design Shelter Inc. - www.designshelter.com
Drift Exploration Drilling Inc. - www.orbitgarant.com
Eco Tech Laboratory Ltd. - www.ecotechlab.com
Globalstar Canada Satellite Co. - www.globalstar.ca
Great Slave Helicopters Ltd. - www.greatslaveheli.com
InfoMine Inc - www.infomine.com
Loring Laboratories (Alberta) Ltd. - www.loringlabs.net
Mining Association Of BC - www.mining.bc.ca
Natural History Museum - www.museumofvancouver.ca
Nolinor Aviation - www.nolinor.com
North Face Software Ltd. - www.northfacesoftware.com
Taranis Resources Inc - www.taranis.us
Tyhee Gold Corp. - www.tyhee.com
Weatherhaven - www.weatherhaven.com
Wink Vibracore - www.vibracorer.com *To all Corporate Members: Don't see your 50 word company description on our website? email it to info@amebc.ca. For more information on AME BC Membership or to become a member, visit www.amebc.ca/membership/overview.aspx. |
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| In Memoriam |
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| Doug Bryan
Doug Bryan passed away June 15 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Doug practiced his love of geology in the north for many, many years, and played a major role in the staking, discovery and subsequent development of the Diavik diamond mine. Doug was also a director of the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines for many years, contributing his quiet strength to our efforts to strengthen the mineral exploration and development industry in the north. He will be sorely missed by all in the exploration and mining community that knew him. A memorial was planned for Monday, June 20 in Yellowknife. |
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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 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. |