AME BC Roundup 2016

AME BC Roundup 2016 represents the mineral exploration industry's most significant annual gathering in British Columbia, themed around 'Innovation in Exploration' to address the sector's response to current market challenges. The conference opens with Rex Murphy's keynote address on the importance of Canada's resource industries, followed by presentations from industry leaders including Patrick Evans of Mountain Province Diamonds, Randy Smallwood of Silver Wheaton Corporation, and Ross Beaty of Pan American Silver Corp. BC's Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett will also deliver a keynote, providing government perspective on policy and regulatory matters. The four-day event emphasizes networking, professional development, and relationship building among partners, stakeholders, and competitors as the industry navigates the downturn. AME BC, established in 1912 and representing thousands of members across the exploration value chain, uses this platform to promote mutual understanding with Indigenous communities and advance reconciliation efforts following recent Supreme Court decisions. The conference serves as a critical forum for discussing technological innovations, market conditions, and the evolving social license requirements that define modern mineral exploration in Canada.