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Inside AME BC - Rain or Shine – Over 300 Kids at BC Mining Week Community Fair
- Recommendations from BC’s Mineral Explorers, Miners and Suppliers to Reduce Red Tape
- Win $500! 2011 Annual AME BC Photo Contest is Now Open
Health & Safety - AME BC/PDAC Health and Safety Survey Deadline Extended
Mineral Exploration News - Please Share Your Experience about working as a women in BC's Mining and Exploration Industry
- NWCC Wins Mining and Sustainability Award
- PwC 2010 BC Mining Survey: Reflections on 2010
Geoscience BC News - Geoscience BC Receives a $12 Million Commitment for Public Geoscience in BC
AME BC Announces New & Renewed Corporate Members In Memoriam - Edward Harmon (Ted) Caldwell
- James Thomas Walker
Employment Opportunities
Courses & Education - AME BC and Chartered Financial Analysts Vancouver Mining Essentials Short Course
Upcoming Events and Conferences |
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| Inside AME BC |
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| Rain or Shine – Over 300 Kids at BC Mining Week Community Fair |
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The weather did not keep the kids away from this year’s BC Mining Week Community Fair! Whether panning for gold or stumping the geologist, over 300 children from elementary schools across the Lower Mainland spent the day at the Vancouver Art Gallery learning about minerals and mines. This year, we were also profiled on Shaw TV’s “The Express.” Check out the video here; forward the video to the 3:30 mark for our excerpt. The BC Mining Week Community Fair was created by the Mineral Resources Education Program of BC (MREPBC) in partnership with AME BC and is supported by sponsorship acquired through Partners in Mining, the BC Mining Week Committee. Individuals, groups and organizations from our own mining community brought displays, demonstrations and activities that highlighted mineral exploration, the mining process, reclamation, and the role of minerals in every day life. Lower Mainland elementary school students were invited, as was the general public, to participate in a variety of activities designed to build better understanding of the importance of mining and the relevance of mineral resources in daily life. A special thank you to the over 50 industry volunteers who came out to support this event. If you would like to get involved for next year’s Community Fair, please contact Sheila Stenzel (MREPBC) at Stenzel@bcminerals.ca. |
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| Recommendations from BC’s Mineral Explorers, Miners and Suppliers to Reduce Red Tape |
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| Letter to the Red Tape Reduction Commission
March 31, 2011 The following recommendations to reduce red tape are provided to you by the Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AME BC), Mining Association of BC (MABC) and the Mining Suppliers Association of BC (MSABC). Collectively, the BC mining industry is a significant financial driver, contributing over $7 billion annually to our provincial GDP. It is responsible for 14,000 direct mining jobs, an additional 35,000 indirect jobs in supporting activities, with total inferred employment in excess of 85,000. There are currently 20 major mines, over 30 industrial mineral producers and 2 smelters operating in BC and we are well positioned for future growth. Three major mines are being constructed, six major mines are in advanced development, and over eighteen mining projects are in earlier stages of environmental assessment. With $6 billion in private sector investment and thousands of new jobs at stake, federal regulations that impact mining should be unambiguous and effective. On behalf of AME BC, MABC and MSABC, we believe that the Red Tape Reduction Commission should consider the following recommendations to ensure that regulations related to mining and exploration activities do not have an unintended consequence or negatively impact the industry performance thereby hindering economic development opportunities in both rural and urban areas. Continue reading+ |
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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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| AME BC/PDAC Health and Safety Survey Deadline Extended |
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| The AME BC/PDAC Health and Safety Survey deadline has been extended to June 30, 2011. This survey is being conducted 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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| Please Share Your Experience about working as a women in BC's Mining and Exploration Industry |
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| Be part of a BC wide survey, asking about your experience as a woman employed in the Exploration and Mining Industry in BC. Your input will help to attract and retain female workers to the industry. This 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 June 17, 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. |
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| NWCC Wins Mining and Sustainability Award |
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| Northwest Community College’s (NWCC) School of Exploration & Mining (SEM) has been recognized as an industry leader in promoting sustainable development within British Columbia’s mining sector. The Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) presents the award annually to honour those committed to advancing and promoting sustainable development in BC’s mining sector. “The Environmental Monitor Assistant Program at NWCC’s School of Exploration & Mining provides innovative training that focuses on sustainable development and environmental excellence,” says NWCC President Dr. Denise Henning. “We are very proud that EMAP is being recognized by both the industry and the province as a success. The school is committed to those core concepts while it develops programs to prepare First Nations and other northerners as the industry’s next generation of employees.” The Mining and Sustainability Award is a joint initiative between the Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. The award provides MABC the opportunity to publicly recognize the diverse companies, communities, First Nations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies and individuals committed to advancing and promoting sustainable development in the B.C. mining sector. “As the mining sector embarks on a period of growth not seen in a generation, it is more important than ever to find new and better ways to dig the minerals that are critical to a clean and green economy out of the ground,” said Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of BC. “This award is intended to celebrate those new and better ways, and it is an honour to recognize this year’s recipients for their leadership.” NWCC’s School of Exploration & Mining continues to rack up the awards. In the past three years, SEM’s industry specific training programs have been recognized with a number of prestigious awards, including the 2009 & 2010 Northern BC Business & Technology’s Sustainability Award, as well as the 2010 Premier’s Innovation and Excellence Award from the Province of BC. The award was presented at a special event in Smithers during BC’s Mining Week, May 16-20, 2011. |
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| PwC 2010 BC Mining Survey: Reflections on 2010 |
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| As part of the 2010 survey process, PwC conducted interviews with some of the key figures in BC's mining industry. The interviewees without exception saw 2010 as a real turnaround year for the sector. View the videos here+ |
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| Geoscience BC News |
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| Geoscience BC Receives a $12 Million Commitment for Public Geoscience in BC |
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| On May 10, 2011 at the BC Mining Week Opening Reception in Vancouver, Geoscience BC thanked the provincial government for its commitment of $12 million in new funding to support mineral and energy geoscience in British Columbia. "This investment will allow Geoscience BC to continue delivering programs aimed at stimulating new economic activity in British Columbia," said Dr. 'Lyn Anglin, President and CEO of Geoscience BC. "New funding enables Geoscience BC to continue to develop our QUEST programs, including the recently announced QUEST-Northwest project, which contribute to the public geoscience framework in support of the BC mineral exploration industry." "In addition, this new funding will also enable Geoscience BC to continue the water sourcing work we've undertaken over the last two years in Northeast BC, which is critical to enabling the significant natural gas opportunity in that part of the province," said Anglin. Established with a $25-million investment from the Province in 2005, Geoscience BC is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization that conducts exploration geoscience in partnership with industry, academia, government, First Nations and communities. Geoscience BC received an additional $11.7 million in 2008 to support mineral geoscience in Mountain Pine Beetle-affected areas and oil & gas geoscience in frontier areas of the province. Past Geoscience BC initiatives include the QUEST, QUEST-West and QUEST-South programs, which led to increased mineral staking and exploration in BC's interior. The QUEST-Northwest project, launched in late April in Stewart, is Geoscience BC's latest mineral geoscience initiative. Geoscience BC also has two ongoing projects in the Horn River Basin and Montney play in Northeast BC, focused on increasing understanding of water sources in advance of development. |
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| AME BC Announces New & Renewed Corporate Members |
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| AME BC is pleased to announce the following new Corporate Members: Mondial Aviation - www.mondialavaiation.com
As an air charter specialist, we deliver rapid response solutions around the globe. Presidents Corporate Group – www.presidentscorp.com
Presidents Corporate Group, Inc. provides emerging companies with creative financing solutions, offering a wide range of corporate services to clients around the world. AME BC is pleased to recognize its Renewed Corporate Members: Silver Standards Resources Inc. - www.silverstandard.com
Stornoway Diamond Corporation - www.stornowaydiamonds.com
Dominion Blue Digital Reprographics - www.dominionblue.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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Edward Harmon (Ted) Caldwell
AME BC has learned that Edward Harmon (Ted) Caldwell, President of AME BC in 1971 and 1972, passed away in December 2010. Ted was also a Past President (1979-1980) and Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
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James Thomas Walker (1925 – 2011)
James Thomas Walker (Tom) was born in Edmonton to Louella May and Thomas Thornton Walker. Although he was raised in Grand Forks, B.C., he was a lifelong sailor and during WW II he served in the Royal Canadian Navy aboard the Corvette "HMCS Matapedia" in the North Atlantic. After the war, Tom began a long and successful career with Noranda Mining Exploration in the Greenwood, B.C. office. He ended his career as chief Geophysicist for Noranda Exploration, West Coast, in Vancouver. Tom built many boats during his life, ending with his 30' retirement ketch "Tikiti" that he and Virginia sailed up and down the coast for many years. He spent many happy years in retirement teaching every course that Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons offered, up to and including Senior Navigation. Tom was known for his wonderful sense of humour, sharp intellect, love of telling a good yarn, good music, home-made beer and wine, and love for his family. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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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 and Chartered Financial Analysts Vancouver Mining Essentials Short Course
Presented by Dr. Robert Stevens |
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| Mining Essentials is a two-day course that provides a complete overview of the mineral exploration and mining industry for those working or involved in the mining industry, but who do not have a technical background in geology or mining. It is suitable for investment advisors, fund managers, analysts, investors, accountants, lawyers, directors and a wide range of business professionals. Mining Essentials is effective at tying together and explaining the relevance of the various parts of the industry to the business and investment community. The course have been developed and refined over 10 years and is widely recognized in Vancouver and elsewhere in western Canada as an engaging and highly informative course on the mining industry. The course will be delivered over two days and is designed to lead participants through the entire industry. The geology and mineral deposits portion of the course introduces important concepts that allows participants to effectively understand the remaining parts of the course and industry such as drilling, mining methods and mineral processing. Dates of short course:
Friday, June 17 and
Saturday, June 18, 2011 Time:
Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Friday
Course 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day Location:
Segal Graduate School of Business
Simon Fraser University
Rooms 4880 (Friday) and
4400 (Saturday)
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC Registration:
Non-member - $616.00 (includes $66.00 HST)
AME BC Member (individual or corporate) - $560.00 (includes $60.00 HST)
Click here to register now+ Registration fee includes textbook, lunch, and HST. *To become a member of AME BC, please visit www.amebc.ca/membership |
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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. |