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Inside AME BC - Mineral Exploration Roundup – Friday (December 2) is the last day to register at discounted registration rates!
- Vote for your favourite photos in the 2011 Annual AME BC Photo Contest!
Mineral Exploration News - AME BC Member André Gaumond receives Hector-Authier Award
- BC Releases Report on the Budget 2012 Consultations
- Women in Mining (WIM) December Martini Party
- Vancouver Mining Exploration Group (MEG) Short Course - White Hot Yukon – Rocks and Beyond
Geoscience BC News - Geoscience BC Launches a New Project in the East Kootenays
AME BC Announces New & Renewed Corporate Members
Employment Opportunities
Courses & Education
Upcoming Events and Conferences |
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| Inside AME BC |
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| Mineral Exploration Roundup – Friday (December 2) is the last day to register at discounted registration rates! |
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| Mineral Exploration Roundup 2012, "Celebrating our First Century of Global Discovery", will be taking place at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver January 23-26, 2012. Join us as we kick off AME BC's 100th anniversary at the world's premier technical mineral exploration conference.
This Friday, December 2, is the last day to register at discounted registration rates. We will not be extending the early bird registration deadline this year. Prices for registration, short courses and field trips will go up after December 2.
The CEO Breakfast is now sold out, be sure to get your special event tickets now to avoid disappointment. To be placed on the waiting list for CEO Breakfast tickets, contact CONEXSYS Event Registration. **You can still catch Robin Sheremeta speak at the Health and Safety Awards Breakfast.
Click here to register for Roundup on line, by mail, or by fax now.
Click here for more information on the conference.
General questions? Phone the Roundup Hotline at 604.630.3930 or toll free at 1.877.689.5554, or email roundup@amebc.ca. Registration questions? Phone CONEXSYS Event Registration at 604.488.1435 or toll free at 1.877.307.6918.
Roundup is brought to you by AME BC.
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2011 Annual AME BC Photo Contest - Vote for your favourite photos in each category on Facebook
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FOR YOUR FAVOURITE PHOTO IN EACH CATEGORY by clicking the 'like'
button! If you vote, you`ll be automatically entered into a draw for an
AME BC hat. Find your friends' and colleagues' photos on Facebook and vote now! The AME BC Annual Photo Contest is all about
depicting mineral exploration and mine development at its finest. These
great photographs tell the story of what the sector is really all about.
Here is the short list of photographs for 2011. Please note that the
final vote is at the discretion of AME BC Staff. We will, however, take
into account the popularity of each photo. So please VOTE for your
favourite photo in each category!
Photo submissions are uploaded here and the judging session will be open until December 23, 2011.
Categories
1-PEOPLE
AT WORK: We want to see people with their tools! We want to see people
active and involved, digging in the BC dirt for samples, hammering the
rocks, reading maps, and using GPS devices. Tell the human side of the
exploration story through your lenses.
2-EXPLORATION SCENERY:
BC’s landscape is gorgeous, but true to the heart of every prospector,
explorationist, miner, and mineral exploration supporter, what a
beautiful sight it is to see exploration happening on that landscape. We
want to see your beautiful scenery shots, may they be mountains,
waterfalls, valleys and forests, but those incorporating people involved
in exploration, prospecting, and drilling, well, magnificent! Show us
your passion for responsible exploration in the areas where you operate.
3-ANIMALS,
MINERALS, HARMONY: BC is full of amazing wildlife and as part of AME
BC’s commitment to responsible exploration, minimizing impact to the
animals around us is important. For this category we want to see those
fantastic shots of bears and wolves and everything in between! Showcase
how mineral exploration can co-exist with wildlife peacefully and
beautifully.
4-HEALTH & SAFETY: AME BC recognizes that health
and safety are fundamental cornerstones of the mineral exploration
sector and encourages the promotions of sound and responsible business
practices to ensure everyone’s right to a healthy and safe workplace. In
this category we want to see photographs depicting your best safety
efforts and how you ensure that everyone around “has a safe day,
everyday”. Click here for more information on the categories, guidelines and rules.
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| Mineral Exploration News |
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| AME BC Member André Gaumond receives Hector-Authier Award |
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| AME BC congratulates the recipients of recognition awards at the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association’s annual ceremony at Quebec Exploration.
Check out the news release here. Among the recipients was AME BC Member André Gaumond, who received the Hector-Authier Award for his contributions to the development of mining entrepreneurship in Quebec.
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| BC Releases Report on the Budget 2012 Consultations |
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| On November 15, 2011, the Select Standing Committee on Finance Government Services submitted 75 recommendations for consideration in the 2012/13 provincial budget that will be released on February 21, 2012.
The mineral exploration and mining sector was well represented in budget hearings; AME BC , Geoscience BC, the Mining Association of BC, and the Smithers Exploration Group made presentations. At least 10 recommendations are relevant to the mineral exploration sector – a recognition of the importance of mining to the BC economy and tax base. Below are 10 recommendations that are most relevant to AME BC members.
The Committee recommends to the Legislative Assembly that the provincial government:
Streamlining Permitting Processes and Regulations
1. Develop and implement an effective, efficient, and transparent permitting review process, and ensure that government agencies have sufficient resources.
2. Provide more certainty to business applicants about what is expected from them with regard to First Nations consultations and clarify what government takes responsibility for.
4. Work with all sectors and the Industry Training Authority to enhance and target apprenticeship opportunities.
5. Emphasize the development of innovative programs with high schools, colleges, industry, and labour that can successfully recruit and train students who may not be able to finish high school requirements for trades training in a traditional system; and increase efforts in trades training for women, Aboriginal people, older and disabled workers.
6. In recognition of the impending shortage of educated and skilled workers, work with industries in the Northeast and Northwest regions, and regional colleges to work effectively together to ensure there is accurate and well-publicized local market information for young people and flexible, responsive training programs at a cost students can afford.
9. Provide core funding to the Northwest Community College’s award-winning School of Exploration and Mining program.
10. Provide funding for skilled regional geologists to allow them to carry out fieldwork for the development of new mining opportunities.
11. Maintain adequate funding for Geoscience BC.
12. Ask BC Hydro to conduct negotiations with the private sector and to consult with local residents on the possible extension of the Northwest Transmission Line north from Bob Quinn Lake.
14. Develop rail transportation and supply chain infrastructure to enhance export capacities for port terminals in the northwest and in the lower mainland, particularly for metallurgical coal.
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| Women in Mining (WIM) December Martini Party |
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| Women in Mining (WIM) would like to cordially invite you to celebrate the Season with other WIM members!
When: December 8, 2011
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: "Moose's Down Under", 830 West Pender Street, Vancouver
It will be the same formula as last year - everyone pays for their own drinks.
Don’t forget to BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS - you don't want to miss your chance at having your name drawn for a great prize.
Please RSVP by December 1, 2011 to wimbrownbag@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you all there! Women in Mining (Vancouver Chapter)
Further information about WIM Vancouver is available at www.amebc.ca/wim-vancouver or at http://www.mining.bc.ca/women_in_mining.htm.
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| Vancouver Mining Exploration Group (MEG) Short Course - White Hot Yukon – Rocks and Beyond |
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The next MEG short course is taking place on December 15th. For the speaker line up, please see:
http://www.vancouvermeg.com/s/CourseList.asp
http://www.vancouvermeg.com/s/Registration.asp?ReportID=429042
For more information please contact:
Andrew Shannon
Project Geologist
North America Group
Teck Resources Limited
Direct Phone: +1.604.699.4124
eMail: Andrew.Shannon@teck.com
www.teck.com
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| Geoscience BC News |
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Geoscience BC Launches a New Project in the East Kootenays
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| Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - Geoscience BC, in partnership with the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines, is pleased to announce the launch of the SEEK (Stimulating Exploration in the East Kootenays) Project. The goal of the SEEK Project is to increase economic activity related to mineral exploration by acquiring, compiling and adding value to public and private sector mineral exploration information.
"There are many indications of significant undiscovered potential and under-explored prospects in the East Kootenays," said Ross Stanfield, President of the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines. "The SEEK Project will help attract interest to our area and provide new information on mineral potential to support and increase exploration activity and investment and hopefully lead to new discoveries and developments in the region."
The East Kootenays have a long and successful history of mineral exploration and mining. One of the world's largest lead-zinc mines, the former Sullivan Mine, sustained the economy of Kimberley and the East Kootenay region for almost 100 years. The initial phase of the SEEK Project will capitalize on the region's rich exploration history, concentrating on compiling existing mineral prospect and exploration information with a particular focus on capturing knowledge from local prospectors and exploration geologists. This local knowledge represents invaluable information that is not yet in the public domain.
"The component of the SEEK Project to capture local exploration knowledge represents an innovative approach to increasing the mineral information database in the public geoscience record," said 'Lyn Anglin, President and CEO of Geoscience BC. "The wealth of information that resides in the local exploration community is an invaluable resource and we look forward to the results of the SEEK Project as a test case of this type of approach."
A major project goal is to attract new interest in East Kootenay exploration projects. To help accomplish this, project results will be highlighted and distributed with new marketing materials that target investors and active exploration companies. In addition, it is anticipated that this project will identify future geoscience and mineral exploration research projects that will further contribute to economic development in the region.
Dr. Russell Hartlaub, faculty member in the Department of Mining and Mineral Exploration at BCIT, will manage all activities as project coordinator. He will be working closely with Geoscience BC staff and the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines to deliver this project. Geoscience BC's Minerals Technical Advisory Committee will provide technical oversight on the project. More details on specific project activities will be posted as they become available at www.geosciencebc.com.
For more information, please contact:
C.D. ('Lyn) Anglin
President & CEO
Geoscience BC
(604) 290-1194 |
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| AME BC Announces New & Renewed Corporate Members |
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| AME BC is pleased to welcome new Corporate Member: - Midnight Sun Drilling Inc. - www.midnightsundrilling.com
Midnight Sun Drilling (MSD) has been serving the Mining and exploration industry for over 30 years with specialized equipment and quality service. MSD operates some of the most advanced equipment available on the market; most of our gear is only a few years old. MSD was the first drilling contractor in Canada to utilize the Center Sample Hammer AME BC is pleased to recognize its Renewed Corporate Members:
Atlas Copco Exploration Products - www.atlascopcoexploration.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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| 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 info@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. |