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Thanks to all attendees & exhibitors who joined us for #DiscoveryDay! More than 2,000 attendees explored mineral exploration through hands-on activities & engaging exhibits. Special thanks to our exhibitors whose curiosity-sparking displays make Discovery Day possible for all ages. #AMERoundup2026

“The paradox… is a sector enjoying unprecedented political alignment – from climate competitiveness to supply-chain security – while the day-to-day rules for staking, permitting and access risk are starving the pipeline of the discoveries Canada needs.” AME President & CEO Todd Stone talks with @northernminer about the state of the mineral exploration sector in British Columbia. Thank you to @henrylazenby for an excellent and concise summary. Read here: northernminer.com/news/bc-suppor…

AME Holiday Open House is this week! As we approach the end of the year, we invite everyone to join the AME staff, along with our members, volunteers, partners, and friends, to raise a toast to the holiday season and welcome the new year together. 📅 Thursday, November 27 | 3 PM – 5 PM 📍 Open Outcry | 811 W Pender St, Vancouver 👐 In the spirit of giving, we’ll be raising support for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Guests are encouraged to bring cash donations or non-perishable food items to help make the holidays brighter for those in need. RSVP appreciated (but not required): amebc.ca/event/ame-holi…

See what’s shaping the future of exploration: @AME_BC CEO Todd Stone and the @northernminer's @henrylazenby share the big themes on their radar. #AMERoundup2026 early bird ends Dec 5 - register now: roundup.amebc.ca/register/

Congratulations to the 2025 AME Awards recipients, recognized for their remarkable contributions to the mineral exploration and development community: - Thomas Mumford of @ScottieCorp: AME H.H. “Spud” Huestis Award - Brandon Macdonald of @FireweedMetals: AME Murray Pezim Award - @ForanMining: AME Colin Spence Award - Christy Smith of Falkirk Environmental: AME Robert R. Hedley Award, sponsored by ERM - Jean-Philippe (JP) Paiement of @VRIFYTechnology: AME Innovation Award, sponsored by ALS Global - Barry W. Smee of Smee and Associates Consulting Ltd: AME Special Tribute - KSM Mining ULC: AME David Barr Award - Sean Kingsley of Gold Hunter Resources (@goldhunter_HUNT): AME Frank Woodside Gold Pan Award - Britannia Mine Museum and @MineralsEd: AME’s Outreach Education Fund - Foraco Canada Ltd. and @RioTinto: Safe Day Every Day Gold Award To learn more about the award recipients and their achievements, visit: amebc.ca/news/2025-ame-…

Access, access, access. That's the message AME President & CEO Todd Stone heard when he visited Nelson to attend the Minerals South conference hosted by the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines this week. In a conversation with East Kootenay Chamber of Mines President Jason Jacob,  he hears about what members have been saying at Minerals South, and how provincial government can help mineral exploration to boost BC’s economy and future.

"I'd like to see the BC government put absolute number one priority on getting our economy rolling again." At last week's AME Town Hall in Vancouver, President & CEO Todd Stone had the chance to talk to AME member Patricia Mohr, commodity expert and developer of the Scotiabank Commodity Price Index, about what it takes to accelerate the mineral exploration and development sector in BC.

Commenting on federal Budget 2025, AME President and CEO Todd Stone said: “Canada has a generational opportunity to benefit from mineral exploration and future mine development. Today’s budget shows how the federal government intends to grasp that opportunity with tools that bring certainty and investment to Canadian mineral exploration." AME welcomes the recognition of the importance of critical minerals to Canada’s Climate Competitiveness Strategy, as well as tax benefit extensions and new funds demonstrating support for mineral exploration. Read our full response here: amebc.ca/news/ame-feder…

AME has responded to the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals’ launch of a continuous improvement process of the Mineral Claims Consultation Framework and reporting statistics. We are committed to working with government to improve the process and claim approval timelines. Full details - including an important survey for mineral claim applicants to complete – can be found in our latest policy update: amebc.ca/news/ame-highl…

You don't get mines if you don't look for minerals. AME President & CEO Todd Stone got the chance to visit Smithers this week for one of AME's Member Town Halls. Afterwards he chatted with Jessy Chaplin, a Director of the Smithers Exploration Group, to reflect on what members are seeing on the ground. They talked about Smithers’ strength as a mineral exploration hub and the Smithers Exploration Group community’s passion for mineral exploration. There are more AME Town Halls to come in Vancouver, Cranbrook, and Nanaimo! RSVP here: amebc.ca/event/ame-fall…

Timely mineral exploration permits create direct benefits for nearby communities. Last weekend, AME President and CEO Todd Stone visited @CopperGoldTorr's Bertha Copper Target and talked with President, CEO and Director Malcom Dorsey. Malcom highlighted the project's potential for a new discovery in an overlooked area close to great infrastructure - and how getting permits in place so that work is not delayed can keep local people employed.

The AME Pioneers gathered today for a fall luncheon, featuring a presentation on the Spences Bridge Gold Belt by Ken Armstrong, President & CEO of @westhaven_inc. Speaking at the event, AME President & CEO Todd Stone emphasized the importance of continued policy efforts to help the mineral exploration sector discover the deposits and mines of tomorrow. Thank you to @BanyanGold for their ongoing support of the 2025 AME Pioneers’ Program.

📢 Reminder: Through October and November, AME is hosting member-only town halls throughout B.C. and online to provide updates and capture feedback on important proposed and upcoming changes for the mineral exploration sector. Topics include: - Proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act - A six-month review of the Mineral Claims Consultation Framework - Government processing of early-stage mineral exploration permits (Notices of Work) - Provincial land use planning initiatives Upcoming dates and locations: - Thursday, October 30, 1-3 PM, Vancouver and online - Tuesday, November 4, 3-5 PM, Cranbrook - Wednesday, November 12, 5-7 PM, Nanaimo All AME members are invited to join - learn more and RSVP here: amebc.ca/event/ame-fall…

Land use planning processes in BC’s Northwest can, if done right, unlock investment and prosperity while supporting conservation goals. Based on input and feedback from members, AME’s Interest Statement includes practical values and principles. Read our latest policy update here: amebc.ca/news/policy-up…

Get practical advice and tools to build relationships with Indigenous Nations at all stages of mineral exploration and development, and get a first glance of AME’s new Toolkit, at our October 28 Indigenous Engagement Toolkit webinar. Details and registration here: amebc.ca/event/indigeno… Thank you to our Toolkit sponsor Dorado Drilling and webinar sponsor @NorthIsle_CG

"We're fired up about it." Last week, AME President & CEO Todd Stone visited the @NorthIsle_CG North Island mineral exploration project near Port Hardy on Vancouver Island. Exploration Manager Pat Hamilton explained its importance & what to expect next from this project.

🌍  Registration is open for #AMERoundup2026: Minerals for a Changing World. Join us Jan 26–29, 2026 in Vancouver, BC! Early Bird rates + special passes available now: roundup.amebc.ca/register/ @AME_BC

The application deadline for the AME Mentorship Program is now extended to Tuesday, October 7! Apply as a mentor or mentee - this program connects students, recent graduates, and early career professionals with experienced leaders to help them navigate the mineral exploration industry and accelerate professional growth. Learn more and apply at: amebc.ca/members-partne…