AME Roundup 2019

AME Roundup 2019 served as a pivotal platform for advancing safety discourse in the mineral exploration industry, combining traditional recognition with forward-thinking safety philosophy. The conference featured the Environment, Health and Safety Awards Breakfast on January 30, where industry leaders gathered to celebrate exceptional safety performance and explore new approaches to workplace safety management. The event's safety focus was particularly significant given the inherent risks of exploration drilling in remote, uncontrolled environments where traditional safety infrastructure may be limited. Jeff Lyth's keynote presentation on Safety New View challenged attendees to move beyond conventional injury-counting metrics toward comprehensive organizational resilience measures. The dual recognition of Major Drilling and George Downing Estate Drilling demonstrated that exceptional safety standards are achievable in demanding exploration contexts, setting new benchmarks for the sector. This combination of recognition and philosophical advancement positioned the conference as a catalyst for safety management evolution across the Canadian mineral exploration industry.