Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011 Archive

The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) and the Roundup Organizing Committee welcomed over 7,000  participants to Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011 at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. The theme for our 28th annual conference was “Exploring Today for Tomorrow’s Resources”.

Roundup, as the world’s premier technical exploration conference, is the place to learn and showcase new discoveries and emerging projects. We were pleased to welcome everyone who came for our program, which included innovative short courses, technical sessions, Trade Show, Core Shack, Prospectors’ Tent, Map Tent, social events … and more.

Every year, Roundup gathers together all members of the mining and exploration community in British Columbia and around the world under one roof at The Westin Bayshore. Whether you were there to learn, connect with old friends or meet new ones, or plan the 2011 field season, we hoped that you enjoyed the conference.

Thank you for making Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011 a success!

Sue Craig, Chair
Victoria Yehl, Co-Chair
Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011

2011 Highlights

Trade Show

The Trade Show is a staple of Mineral Exploration Roundup and presents an unparalleled opportunity to visit a wide cross-section of companies working in the mineral exploration and mining sector.

The Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011 Trade Show took place from Monday, January 24 to Thursday, January 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. In addition to the daily reception (4:00 pm to 5:00 pm), both the Baron of Beef Lunch and the Beer and Sandwich Lunch took place on the Trade Show floor.

Technical Program

Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011 showcased a strong lineup of technical sessions, such as:

  • Official Opening and 2010 British Columbia, Alaska, Yukon, Alberta & Manitoba Exploration Reviews
  • A Solid 10,000 Foot View of Porphyries
  • Public Geoscience: Investing in Tomorrow's Discoveries
  • British Columbia, Yukon, and Alaska: Mineral Exploration and Mining Highlights
  • The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) during Exploration
  • International Exploration Successes
  • Canadian Exploration Highlights
  • Commodity Review: Burgeoning Hunger or Satiated Appetite?

Nine short courses were also offered, such as:

  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Communities – Managing your Prospects
  • So You Want to be a Director - Know the Essentials
  • Introduction to Mineral Resources Estimates
  • Mining Company Disclosure
  • MDRU Porphyry Copper-Gold
  • Exploration & Mining 101
  • IOCG Deposits
  • Exploration Targeting in a Business Context
  • Orientation to the Mineral Exploration Industry

Field trips, such as A Tour of Porphyry Projects  and Geology and Geomorphology of the Sea to Sky Corridor, provided opportunities to experience British Columbia’s geology and mineral exploration and mining community first-hand.

Click here to view the 2011 Mineral Exploration Roundup Technical Session Presentations.

Core Shack, Map Tent, Prospectors’ Tent

Cornerstones of Mineral Exploration Roundup, the Core Shack, Map Tent, and Prospectors’ Tent were very successful. The Core Shack ran from Tuesday, January 25, 2011 to Thursday, January 27, 2011 and was open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The Map Tent ran the length of Roundup, from Monday, January 24 to Thursday, January 27, 2011. The schedule was as follows:

  • Monday, January 24 – Grassroots Exploration Projects
  • Tuesday, January 25 – Early Stage Discovery Projects
  • Wednesday, January 26 – International Projects
  • Thursday, January 27 – Advanced Projects

The Prospectors’ Tent ran Monday, January 24 to Thursday, January 27, 2011 and was open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.This tent provided an opportunity for BC and Yukon based prospectors to present their diverse mineral properties to the delegates attending Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011.

Social Program

Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011 had a variety of social events throughout and following the conference. The receptions, dinners, social gatherings, and our annual hockey challenge and curling bonspiel provided opportunities to mingle and network with fellow delegates from around the world. Our student-industry networking event provided opportunities for students and employers to meet and discuss career opportunities. Our Awards Night honoured individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the mineral exploration and mining sector, and featured a Silent Auction that benefits the Mineral Resources Education Program of BC. 

Keynote Speakers:

  • Jim O’Rourke, Chief Executive Officer, Copper Mountain Mining Corporation
  • Donald R. Lindsay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Teck Resources Limited
  • Gordon Keep, Executive Vice President, Fiore Financial
  • Paul Blythe, President, CEO and Director, Quadra FNX Mining Ltd.

Mineral Exploration Health & Safety Initiatives

AME BC was pleased to announce that prostate cancer screening would return for a fourth year at Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011. AME BC also honoured the 2009 recipient of the Safe Day Everyday Gold Award and the David Barr Award recipient at the Annual Health & Safety Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Roundup 2011 also had the Bloodmobile come to Mineral Exploration Roundup on Thursday, January 27, 2011. The Bloodmobile is a mobile blood donor clinic with four donation beds on a 45-foot portable trailer and runs just like any other kind of clinic, with a registration area, screening rooms, donation beds, and the most important part – cookies and juice!

2011 Sponsors

Click here to view a complete list of the Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011 Sponsors.