Mineral Exploration is the official publication of the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia.
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14 Mineral Exploration | amebc.ca AME'S GATHERING PLACE Be part of the conversation. Continuing the positive legacy from prior years and now in its seventh year, this two-day showcase event brings together leaders and representatives from Indigenous groups, industry and government. There are a variety of panels, session, presentations, networking sessions and a reception. It provides a welcoming space for respectful dialogue where participants have the opportunity to learn from each other's experiences – lessons learned, best practices, challenges and successes relating to building mutually beneficial relationships during mineral exploration and development. EXHIBIT HALL PROGRAMS Innovation Hub and Stage Daily and open to all attendees in the exhibit hall, the Innovation Hub returns for the third year. The Innovation Hub features companies that are developing new processes and technologies that can be applied to the mineral exploration industry. The Innovation Stage will feature presentations by exhibitors who will showcase their latest work. The Innovation Hub and stage participants work to improve ways to successively explore and develop. The program includes applications of earth science to mineral exploration, engagement of Indigenous groups, social responsibility and the role of various branches of government in responsible mineral exploration and development. Various companies are invited to highlight their innovative achievements applicable to our mineral exploration industry attendees. NEW to the Innovation Hub and stage: A Geophysics Session on Tuesday 9:30am to 12:00pm. Also included in the Exhibit Hall, and not to be missed, is the Core Shack, Prospectors' Tent, Project Generators Hub and Poster Session. Home- Grown High Tech Advancing Mineral Exploration in B.C. Latest digital technologies let juniors meet exploration challenges By PETER CAULFIELD M ineral exploration and mining in British Columbia faces many challenges today, such as declining ore grades, difficulty in obtaining operating licenses and environmental and local community constraints. Fortunately, new technologies, such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, many of them developed in B.C., are helping companies meet some of these challenges. For example, VRIFY Technology Inc. is leveraging technology to build a platform that investors and stakeholders can use to assess and evaluate a mineral exploration or mining company. VRIFY, which is located in downtown Vancouver, says its mission is "to refine stories down to simple, informative and visually compelling experiences which effortlessly communicate what really matters. "Until now we have relied on two- dimensional tools to convey three- dimensional stories. People want information simplified, readily accessible, and presented in a digestible manner they can understand without a Ph.D," the company states on its website. PHOTOS: AME/VELOUR PRODUCTIONS