Mineral Exploration is the official publication of the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia.
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- s 2014 roundup preview with existing infrastructure, trained personnel and established permitting procedures as well as an extensive historical database provide companies with a good head start. The challenge is to apply current geological knowledge and technologies to find new resources in areas that have been extensively explored. This year we will highlight a selection of companies that have been successful in this endeavour. International Exploration Successes Thursday, January 30 (morning) Entrepreneurial, bold and innovative mineral explorers continue to make discoveries around the world that will provide the crucial raw materials for raising the collective wealth of society – despite the combined drag of reduced investor and head office support for high-risk exploration; fiscally challenged national and provincial/state governments increasing their financial take from all forms of resource extraction; delays in issuing permits at several points in project advancement; and the increasing cost and complexity when drilling holes to great depths and/or in remote locations. The hand-picked presentations in this session will provide many lessons for mineral explorers of all experience levels. Stories of discovery are invariably exciting and educational for geoscientists and investors with a passion to be involved in a new find of their own one day. Gateway Crucible.indd 1 p40-77_roundup.indd 73 When Will the Phoenix Rise from the Ashes? Thursday, January 30 (afternoon) Continuing uncertainty in commodity demand growth, and divergent views on global economic recovery have combined to produce highly volatile markets and weakening commodity prices. Notwithstanding, demand for commodities is apparent, and the commodities cycle continues, but the questions remain as to what part of the cycle we are in, and how companies will navigate the sector in the future. A panel of dynamic industry experts has been put together to convey their ideas on which commodities will rise first. Sponsorship Interested in sponsoring Roundup 2014? Download the sponsorship brochure posted on the AME BC website at www.amebc.ca, or contact Lena Brommeland, Roundup 2014 Organizing Committee Sponsorship Co-Chair, at 604-684-6365 or Victoria Yehl, Roundup 2014 Organizing Committee Sponsorship Co-Chair, at 604-699-4000. Sponsorship of Roundup provides positive exposure to thousands of local and international delegates. w i n t e r 2 0 1 3 73 13-11-04 4:17 PM 13-11-27 10:10 am