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Inside AME BC - Northwest Transmission Line Receives Federal Approval; Explorers Celebrate
- AME BC Congratulates PM Harper and New Federal Government following May 2 Election
- BC Mining Week Community Fair
- 19th Annual AME BC Charity Golf Tournament
- Mineral Exploration Roundup 2012
- Win $500! 2011 Annual AME BC Photo Contest is Now Open
Health & Safety - Happy NAOSH Week: Have a Safe Day, Everyday and Complete the Safety Survey
Mineral Exploration News - Mining for Miracles – for BC’s Children
- Kamloops Downtown Geology Geocaching Tour – In Conjunction with BC Mining Week
- Harper Creek Mine Project - Public Comments Invited and Federal Funding Available
Mentors Needed for MiHR Council Virtual MineMentor Program - May 10, 2011 Declared Alaska Mining Day
- Minerals North 2010 Legacy Delivers $36,000 Benefit to Mining and Mineral Exploration in Northern BC
- Survey: BC Hydro 2011 Integrated Resource Plan
Geoscience BC News - Launch of $3 million QUEST-Northwest Project
- Airborne Electromagnetic Survey in the Horn River Basin
AME BC Announces New & Renewed Corporate Members In Memoriam - James John McDougall
- Ian Ewan McLeod
Employment Opportunities
Courses & Education - AME BC and Chartered Financial Analysts Vancouver Mining Essentials Short Course
- NWCC Basic Prospecting Program
- NWCC Workforce Exploration Skills Training (WEST)
Upcoming Events and Conferences |
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| Inside AME BC |
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| Northwest Transmission Line Receives Federal Approval; Explorers Celebrate |
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| Today the Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AME BC) joined the Northwest Power Line Coalition in celebrating the federal environmental approval of the Northwest Transmission Line project. This federal approval supports the decision taken by the BC Environmental Assessment Office to grant BC Hydro an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed $404 million, 344-kilometre transmission line project from the existing Skeena substation south of Terrace to a new substation near Bob Quinn Lake along Highway 37 in northwest British Columbia. “We thank the federal government for their leadership in approving this line, which represents the start of a new era for the mineral exploration and development sector, and all communities, in northwest British Columbia,” said Gavin C. Dirom, President & CEO of AME BC. “We also again acknowledge the hard work of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and elected officials and staff in federal, provincial and local governments; First Nations; and Northwest Power Line Coalition members for their advocacy and support of the Northwest Transmission Line,” stated Dirom. The Northwest Transmission Line is a fundamental infrastructure project that will be the gateway to the Golden Triangle. There are over 935 mineral occurrences identified in the region that could benefit from the transmission line, of which 67 have been documented in the resource category. In 2010, the provincial government identified 25 major exploration projects and proposed mine development in the corridor, and a 2008 study identified $15 billion in investment and 10,700 potential jobs resulting from the power line. “The investment and job creation from this transmission line will support regional economic development as well as provide important tax revenue for health, education, and other important services,” concluded Dirom. More information is available online at www.highway37.com. |
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| AME BC Congratulates PM Harper and New Federal Government following May 2 Election |
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| The Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AME BC) congratulates Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the federal Conservative party on being re-elected to government in the May 2 federal election. AME BC also congratulates Mr. Jack Layton and the New Democratic Party on being named to the Official Opposition and all Members of Parliament who were elected and re-elected to the 41st Parliament. AME BC looks forward to working with elected representatives of all four parties represented in BC. In particular, AME BC looks forward to an extension of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit as proposed in the March 22, 2011 budget. This important tax credit helps companies raise capital by providing an incentive to individuals who invest in flow-through shares issued to finance mineral exploration in Canada. We will also continue to work with the federal government through its Red Tape Reduction Commission and agencies to reduce complex and overlapping regulatory requirements and approval processes that exist between federal and provincial governments. In its discussions with elected officials, AME BC will continue to advocate on key issues, namely expediting the permitting and project review process; ensuring access to the land & public mineral resources; creating incentives for mineral exploration and mining; supporting geoscience & infrastructure investment; and attracting and retaining skilled workers. |
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| BC Mining Week Community Fair |
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| Show support for Public Outreach and visit the Annual BC Mining Week Community Fair on Wednesday, May 11 from 10am – 3pm at the Vancouver Art Gallery. All industry members are encouraged to attend this free event! We are also still looking for a couple volunteers to help in the Exploration, Diamond Drilling and Mineral Identification tents from 11:30am to 3pm. Help us engage young minds in mining activities! To volunteer, please email Sheila Stenzel at stenzel@bcminerals.ca. For more information on BC Mining Week, visit www.miningweek.ca. |
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| 19th Annual AME BC Charity Golf Tournament |
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| The 19th Annual AME BC Charity Golf Tournament is currently full, however if you would like to submit a registration form , we can add your name to the waitlist should someone be unable to play. The tournament will be 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. We are still accepting Hole sponsors for this event, contact Simone today (604.630.3924) to reserve a sponsor space. Again all proceeds from hole sponsorships directly support MREPBC. View sponsorship opportunities here. For more information on the tournament, contact Simone Hill at shill@amebc.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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| 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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| Happy NAOSH Week: Have a Safe Day, Everyday and Complete the Safety Survey |
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| NAOSH Week is from May 1 to 7, 2011, and the goal of North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week is to focus the attention of employers, employees, the general public and all partners in occupational safety and health on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the
community. During NAOSH Week, NAOSH partners develop and implement activities throughout North America to promote NAOSH Week. NAOSH Week occurs every year during the first full week of May. Help AME BC celebrate NAOSH Week by planning health and safety events and by participating in the Canadian Mineral Exploration Health & Safety Survey. 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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| Mining for Miracles – for BC’s Children |
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| Mining for Miracles, the partnership between BC’s Mining Industry and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF), is now in its 24th year, and is seeking support from AME BC members. The 2010 Campaign raised $1,936,325 to complete construction and preparation of a specialized suite that will house a new and innovative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system at the Child & Family Research Imaging Facility at BCCH. In 2011, Mining for Miracles is raising funds for a pediatric simulation laboratory at BCCH. Sponsor a Pie-ee, donate at your company barbeque, join a slo-pitch team, buy diamond package draw tickets, make a personal donation or come volunteer. Visit www.miningformiracles.ca to learn more and help make a difference. Your donation counts! View the letter from Mining for Miracles Chair here and the donation form to support this campaign. Pie Throw Join with your industry colleagues at Teck’s Celebrity Pie Throw, as part of the Mining for Miracles campaign to benefit BC Children’s Hospital. The event takes place next Thursday, May 12, from 11:30-1:30 at the Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby Street) . Donations can be made online at https://secure.bcchf.ca/SuperheroPages/index.cfm?Event=mining. |
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| Kamloops Downtown Geology Geocaching Tour – In Conjunction with BC Mining Week |
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| The Kamloops Exploration Group is pleased to announce it is running a new event for the month of May, in conjunction with BC Mining Week. What minerals are sources of copper? How are quartz and glass connected? What is a xenolith? Stained glass comes from mining? Learn the answer to these questions and more by participating in the Kamloops Exploration Group's "Downtown Geology Geocaching Tour". The event is set up as a geocaching event (ie. using a hand-held GPS) although we have maps available for those participants without access to a GPS. This tour is a self-run and will show participants some interesting sites and uses of rocks and/or mined products in the downtown area. At each location, there is a question about that site. After stopping at all sites and answering the questions, the participants can fill in their contact information and return the form to the Kamloops Museum & Archives (207 Seymour St) by 4pm, May 31, 2011, to be entered into a draw for a GPS (draw date is June 1, 2011). The question form can be picked up from the Kamloops Museum & Archives or it can be downloaded from www.keg.bc.ca. |
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Harper Creek Mine Project
Public Comments Invited and Federal Funding Available |
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| The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is conducting a comprehensive study, which is a type of environmental assessment, for the proposed Harper Creek Mine Project located in British Columbia (BC). Yellowhead Mining Incorporated is proposing to build a copper-gold-silver mine 90 kilometres northeast of the city of Kamloops, BC. The mine will produce about 70,000 tonnes of ore per day over an 18 to 24-year life span. The Agency is seeking comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment to ensure that these issues are identified for consideration in the environmental assessment. The Agency has prepared a background document that contains information on the proposed project, the federal requirements of a comprehensive study, the co-operative assessment process with the Province of BC, and the proposed environmental components to be considered in the review of the project. The background document is available on the Agency’s Web site in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry under reference number 11-03-61898. To obtain a copy of the background document, please communicate with the project manager listed in this notice. Interested persons or groups are invited to send their comments by May 30, 2011, in the official language of their choice to: Harper Creek Mine Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Linda Sullivan, Project Manager
805–1550 Alberni Street
Vancouver BC V6G 1A5
Tel.: 604-666-2431
Fax: 604-666-6990
Email: HarperCreekMine@ceaa-acee.gc.ca All comments received will be considered public and will become part of the project file. This is the first of several public comment periods that will occur during the environmental assessment of the project. Future public participation opportunities will be announced at a later date. $50,000 available for public participation The Agency is also making available $50,000 under its Participant Funding Program to assist groups and individuals to participate in the federal environmental assessment process for the Harper Creek Mine Project. This funding is intended for activities that will follow the public consultation currently underway.
Applications received by the Agency by May 30, 2011 will be considered. To submit an application or to obtain additional information on the program, contact: Participant Funding Program
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Suzanne Osborne
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0H3
Tel.: 1-866-582-1884 or 613-957-0254
Fax: 613-948-9172
PFP.PAFP@ceaa-acee.gc.ca Information on the Participant Funding Program, including the guide and the application form, is available on the Agency’s Web site. |
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| Mentors Needed for MiHR Council Virtual MineMentor Program |
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| From current research and personal experiences, it is known that supportive mentorship is key to encouraging young women to participate in the mining sector. It is with this thought that AME BC is encouraging you to check out the MiHR Council Virtual MineMentor Program. Currently, they have almost double the number of mentees to mentors registered in the program. Although the number of mentors has grown substantially over the last year, they are in short supply of mentors from all aspects of the industry. Budding Professionals need your guidance. At this time, there are specific shortages in the areas of (as per the requests made by mentees): - women mentors
- geologists
- engineers
- environmental professionals
If you, or anyone you know within your organizations/networks would be interested in mentorship please visit http://minementor.acareerinmining.ca/en/ or contact Courtnay Bush, MiHR, at 604.351.1006 or courtnayb@mihr.ca. The time commitment is very small, and the pay off for both the mentors and mentees is substantial. |
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| May 10, 2011 Declared Alaska Mining Day |
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| ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – On Monday, May 2, 2011, Alaska Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell presented to Alaska Miners Association Executive Director, Steve Borell, a Proclamation by Sean Parnell, Governor of the State of Alaska, declaring May 10, 2011 “Mining Day.” This fitting tribute by Governor Parnell is in recognition of the role that mining has played in the history of the State going back to the earliest Territorial days and the Russian occupation that preceded it.Mining, the second largest industry in the State has had a long and colorful past, a critical present and a very bright future here. From the earliest finds by Russian explorers, to the gold rushes at Juneau, Fairbanks and Nome, to the giant copper mine at Kennicott and the AJ and Treadwell Mines in Southeast, to the on-going exploration activities of today, mining has expanded into every corner of Alaska. The great mines at Greens Creek, Red Dog, Fort Knox, Pogo, and Kensington have ignited excitement by producing good local jobs and contributing consistently to the surrounding communities. The Usibelli Coal Mine in Healy has produced the power that has kept Fairbanks and Interior Alaska warm and well lit for six decades. The hundreds of placer miners from Chicken to Taylor and everywhere in between have provided a livelihood for individuals and families continuously for over a century.
The future of mining in Alaska, on prospects that are well defined and those that are yet to be discovered, is without limit. The vast majority of roads and trails in Alaska were first developed by miners. The products from Alaska’s mines now feed the world’s demand for minerals such as zinc, lead, copper, silver and gold. The root of mining in Alaska was the adoption of the General Mining Law on May 10, 1872. It was that law that provided miners with the incentive to claim what they could find and sell what they could produce. It was a great testimonial to the American spirit and a significant contributor to all Alaskans past, present and future. It is fitting that on the 139th anniversary of the General Mining Law that we commemorate its contribution to our State by this Proclamation. |
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| Minerals North 2010 Legacy Delivers $36,000 Benefit to Mining and Mineral Exploration in Northern BC |
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| Initiatives Prince George on behalf of the 2010 Minerals North Host Committee is pleased to announce the plan for legacy funds generated from the proceeds of the conference held last year. A total of $36,000 was raised from the highly successful conference, as a result of sponsorship, delegate and exhibitor participation. The funds have been allocated by the Host Committee accordingly: - UNBC Northern BC Mining Research Award - $25,000
- Association of Mineral Exploration of British Columbia First Nations Travel Bursary fund - $5,000
- Prince George Exploration Group - $1,500
- UNBC petroscopes for geological research - $4,500
The Northern BC Mining Research Award is a new award to benefit students conducting research related to the mining industry. A total of five awards, each valued at $5,000 are available to graduate or upper level undergraduate students conducting research on issues of particular interest to mineral exploration or the mining industry. Applicants must obtain an industry partner that will provide a minimum of $5,000 to support each award. UNBC will promote the award in the UNBC Academic Calendar; Initiatives Prince George will promote the award to industry. “On behalf of the Host Committee I am very pleased to announce this legacy plan,” says Glen Wonders, Co-Chair of the 2010 Minerals North Committee and also Chair of Initiatives Prince George. “This plan has been developed to recognize the spirit of the Minerals North conference, and in particular the importance of education and First Nations partnerships in the legacies the Conference leaves in host communities.” Katherine Scouten, also Co-Chair of the Host Committee and VP Economic Development with Initiatives Prince George adds, “Mineral exploration and mining are knowledge-based industries. UNBC’s excellence as a research institution is a tremendous asset to the region, and this plan will support development of industry and research partnerships that will advance and enrich the sector’s growth in Northern BC.” Minerals North is held in a Northern BC community every year, and most frequently economic development organizations in host communities provide secretariat capacity. Initiatives Prince George acted as the secretariat for Minerals North 2010, and will continue to report back on the success of the UNBC Research Award. Minerals North 2011 was held in Stewart, April 27 – 29th, more info at www.mineralsnorth.ca |
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| Survey: BC Hydro 2011 Integrated Resource Plan |
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| BC Hydro is inviting customers and stakeholders to provide input on its Integrated Resource Plan – a 20-year, high-level outlook on how to fulfill BC’s growing electricity demand. The survey includes questions on Site C and other capital projects. It is important that industry and commerce organizations have their say on this topic. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete. |
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| Geoscience BC News |
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| Launch of $3 million QUEST-Northwest Project |
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| Geoscience BC announced the launch of the $ 3 million QUEST-Northwest Project at the Minerals North meeting in Stewart, British Columbia on April 28. QUEST-Northwest builds on Geoscience BC's successful QUEST series of projects (QUEST, QUEST-West and QUEST-South) which have combined regional geochemical and airborne geophysical surveys to stimulate new mineral exploration activity in BC's southern and central interior. The QUEST-Northwest Project will focus on the prospective geology transected by Highway 37, particularly the areas around the communities of Dease Lake, Iskut, Telegraph Creek and Stewart. The region has a long history of mineral exploration and mining, including the Premier, Granduc, Eskay Creek and Snip mines; and possible mine development projects including Red Chris, Galore Creek, KSM, Schaft Creek and others. "The B.C. and federal governments have committed to spending $400 million to electrify the Highway 37 corridor, just south of the main QUEST-Northwest activities," said Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. "Regional geoscience programs, such as QUEST-Northwest, will help stimulate additional mineral exploration in this very prospective area and attract significant investment to northwest BC." The QUEST-Northwest project will include three separate activities: airborne geophysical surveys, a regional ground geochemical program and bedrock geological mapping. The high-resolution airborne magnetic surveys in the north will be complemented by a compilation of existing high-quality industry airborne magnetic data in the Stewart area to the south. The project will also involve the collection of new stream sediment and water samples in the Dease Lake and Telegraph Creek areas, and the reanalysis of existing samples collected in 1986 from northwest of Telegraph Creek. "Geoscience BC undertook a major geochemical reanalysis program focused on Northwest BC in 2010, which was aimed at using modern analytical methods to improve the quality of data on existing geochemical samples from the area," said 'Lyn Anglin, President and CEO of Geoscience BC. "When this data was released in January of this year, over 80,000 hectares of new mineral claims were registered within a week of the release. The QUEST-Northwest geochemical program will expand on the 2010 project, and combined with new airborne geophysical surveys and bedrock mapping, will undoubtedly stimulate more mineral exploration interest and investment in the project area." To continue reading and for more information on QUEST-Northwest and other Geoscience BC projects, please see Geoscience BC's website at www.geosciencebc.com. |
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| Airborne Electromagnetic Survey in the Horn River Basin |
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| Geoscience BC, in partnership with the Horn River Basin Producers Group, has announced the launch of an Airborne Electromagnetic Survey research project over four test blocks in the Horn River Basin. Through a Request for Proposals process, SkyTEM Surveys ApS was selected to undertake this project on behalf of Geoscience BC, the Horn River Basin Producers Group and four individual producer companies. The project is designed to test the applicability of airborne EM geophysical surveys to map near-surface groundwater in the Horn River Basin environment. A total of approximately 2,400 line-kilometres of data will be collected over 4 separate 100 square kilometre blocks of ground in the Basin, at 200 metre line-spacing. The data are being collected by a helicopter-borne time-domain EM/Magnetic (TDEM) system built and operated by SkyTEM Surveys ApS. The survey is being carried out with helicopter support provided to SkyTEM by Abitibi Helicopters. As an airborne survey, this project has very low to zero environmental impact on the ground.
Geoscience BC plans to publish the results of this survey in the fall of 2011. For more information, please contact Geoscience BC at 604-662-4147 or email info@geosciencebc.com. |
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| AME BC Announces New & Renewed Corporate Members |
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| AME BC is pleased to recognize its new and renewed members for 2011! January 1 marked the start of another exciting year in the AME BC 2011 Corporate Membership program. With over 30 new Corporate Members and over 260 renewed so far this year, we wanted to take a moment to thank them for their support of AME BC. Click here to see our New and Renewed Corporate Members! *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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| McDougall, James John (1925 – 2011)
Born August 12, 1925 in Grand Forks BC. He passed away April 22, 2011. Jim graduated from UBC with a MSc in Geology in 1954. He worked for Falconbridge Nickel mines in Vancouver for many years as he wanted to work in BC. His discoveries included Windy Craggy, Catface, Tasu, Banks Island Gold and Sustut. He was named Prospector of the year in 1985 and received the Spud Huestis award (BC) in 1987. He was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2006 and received the A. O. Dufresne Award(CIM) in 2009. Mass of Christian Burial was held on May 3, at St Paul’s Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to UBC Department of Geology or the Alzheimer’s society. Click here to read a tribute written by Bruce Downing. |
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| Ian Ewan McLeod (1927 - 2011)
Our beloved husband and father passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on April 19, 2011 at Kelowna Hospice surrounded by family. Ian was born on July 27, 1927 in Stewart, BC, the northern mining town that would be his home for most of his life. Ian served in the Canadian army during WWII; following his discharge, he spent the late 1940’s and early 1950’s working as a miner and shift boss throughout British Columbia and Yukon. During the 1940’s, he worked as a packhorse man and miner in several mining camps including: Stewart Area, Wells-Barkerville, Polaris-Taku, Burwash Landing and Whitehorse. From 1949 to 1952, he was a miner and later shift boss at the Britannia Mine. He was renowned for mining and timbering in difficult ground conditions. From 1952 to 2001 he proudly owned and operated the King Edward Hotel in Stewart, BC. For over 100 years, the King Eddy has been and continues to be a hub for miners and explorationists working in the northwest of the province. Ian served as mayor of Stewart for 15 years, and was an active leader for northern BC, particularly in infrastructure, mining and resource development. In 2006, he published the stories of the mining pioneers in northwest BC titled “Prospectors, Promoters and Hard Rock Miners”. Throughout his life, Ian enjoyed the family cabin at Meziadin Lake, fishing, reading and numerous international travels. Ian was a very special man to the thousands who lived and worked in the Stewart -Hyder, Alaska area. He was gentle, caring and kind to everyone, and never hesitated to help those in need. He will be loved and remembered always. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held at the Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road on May 9, 2011 at 2:00PM in North Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ian’s name may be made to the Salvation Army. |
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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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| Basic Prospecting Program - Training for Employees Before the Field Season at NWCC |
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| Do you need training for your employees before the field season? The Basic Prospecting program at Northwest Community College School of Exploration & Mining fills the bill. The 6-day course runs from May 30 to June 4 in Smithers at a cost of $745. It includes: Rock and Mineral Identification - learn to identify common rocks and minerals and how to apply this knowledge to find base and precious metals. Claim Staking Online and Claim Management - use computers to learn map staking of mineral claims on the internet. Claim management and legal requirements to maintain mineral claim properties will be discussed. Basic Geology and Mineral Deposits - an introduction to geological processes, structures, and mineral deposits.Participants are introduced to the terminology used by prospectors and geologists to describe the geology of mineral showings. Rock, Soil and Stream Sediment Sampling - learn how to use geo-chemical methods to prospect successfully. Participants get hands-on field experience related to collecting and labeling samples. Prospector Field Day - go on a geology trip to review and reinforce knowledge gained about rocks and geology during the course. For more information contact:
Rob Maurer
Industry Liaison &
Employment Advisor
1.877.277.2288 Ext. 5831 rmaurer@nwcc.bc.ca |
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| NWCC Workforce Exploration Skills Training (WEST) |
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| Join WEST to learn what it takes to be employed in the growing exploration and mining industry in this 7-week bush camp training program. Enhance your skills and explore a new career with hands-on training delivered in a remote bush camp where you will learn employable skills for exploration, mining, and other resource industries. Program Includes: - Navigation using map, compass, and GPS Grid layout, soil sampling, and core splitting Mining Exploration Field Assistant Certificate Prospector Basic Training
- Certificate Various industry-related safety certifications One of two options: Drill
- Core Technician
- Basic Training Certificate or
- Cultural Resource Assessment Certificate Job search skills for exploration and mining
Dates and Location:
Jun 28 – Aug 17, 2011 or
Aug 25 – Oct 14, 2011
Training camp near Smithers Cost: FREE*
*tuition, food, accommodation, and most transportation is provided at no cost - certain eligibility requirements apply. (Students must provide their own personal items and equipment). For more information contact:
Rob Maurer
Industry Liaison &
Employment Advisor
1.877.277.2288 Ext. 5831 rmaurer@nwcc.bc.ca |
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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. |