Mineral Exploration is the official publication of the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia.
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12 Mineral Exploration | amebc.ca Technical Sessions The foundation of the conference are the exceptional technical sessions. The popular Base and Precious Metals Technical Sessions will return together with the traditional sessions that highlight exploration projects from across Canada and the world. The presentations will feature brilliant and accomplished professional mineral explorers highlighting their recent successes based upon research, innovation, technical expertise and project management. Regional Overviews Morning, Monday, January 20 New Geoscience Afternoon, Monday, January 20 Themed Session Morning, Tuesday January 21 Commodities Afternoon, Tuesday, January 21 Precious Metals Session Morning, Wednesday, January 22 Base Metals Session Afternoon, Wednesday, January 22 B.C./Yukon/Cordillera Morning, Thursday, January 23 NETWORKING EVENTS Most (79%) of attendees stated the main reason to attend Roundup is networking and socializing (see infographic). Approximately 6,500 participants from 49 countries attended Roundup 2019 (see the summary). Attendees work in a variety of industries. They practice in diverse roles in the industry and in the businesses that circle the industry. Join your peers and colleagues for the many legendary networking and relationship-building opportunities with mineral exploration and development industry professionals. Sunday, January 19 Ice Breaker Reception Student-Industry Networking Event Chair's Welcome Dinner (by invitation only) Monday, January 20 – Wednesday, January 22 Exhibit Hall Happy Hour (daily) Monday, January 20 AME Lunch Poster Session Reception Hockey Challenge Tuesday, January 21 Reconciliation Breakfast AME Finance Lunch Gathering Place Reception B.C. Night Wednesday, January 22 AME Environment, Health & Safety Awards Breakfast Old Timer's Lunch (by invitation only) Awards Gala Celebration of Excellence Curling Bonspiel Thursday, January 23 TSX Market Close DISCOVERY DAY – FREE FAMILY EVENT Open to the public. The day is filled with exhibits and demonstrations that highlight the importance of minerals and metals in B.C. and share the intrigue and excitement of our industry. Attendees of all ages have the opportunity to try their hand at gold panning, explore and learn about the different types of rocks and Ice Age Fossils found throughout B.C. and the Yukon and experience virtual reality demos. Join in the fun at AME for Discovery Day on Sunday, January 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tell your friends and family! PHOTOS: AME/VELOUR PRODUCTIONS