Mineral Exploration

Fall 2014

Mineral Exploration is the official publication of the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia.

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President & CEO's Message Gavin C. Dirom Photograph : AME BC F A L L 2 0 1 4 7 I would first like to express AME BC's sincere support to all of the people affected by the Mount Polley tailings dam incident on August 4. This is a time for stewardship and strong leadership as we take steps to work together and learn from this very rare incident, making B.C.'s mineral exploration and develop- ment sector stronger as a result. As fall approaches, A ME BC is in the midst of preparations for Mineral Exploration Roundup 2015, to be held at a new venue – under the Canada Place sails at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Our 32nd annual conference, from January 26 to 29, 2015, will feature excel- lent opportunities to network and learn, not to mention to hear from our keynote speakers including Clive Johnson from B2Gold, Randy Smallwood from Silver Wheaton, Stephen McIntosh from Rio Tinto, Mike Ashar from Teck and Chuck Jeannes from Goldcorp. AME BC's 103rd annual general meet- ing takes place during Roundup and, importantly, this is when newly elected directors are appointed to the AME BC board of directors. I encourage you to think of colleagues who could contrib- ute strategic guidance to the Association, and to consider nominating them as a candidate for a position on A ME BC's board. All members will receive a call for nominations in the fall. The election – to be held in advance of the AGM – will mark the third year of electronic voting. Your participation is greatly appreciated. The theme of Roundup 2015 is "intelligent exploration," and this issue of Mineral Exploration touches on one element that is critical to explorers: tech- nology. Although we take a brief look at how technology has shaped our indus- try in the past, and might shape it in the future, the focus of most of the articles in this issue is on current innovations, including advances in drilling technol- ogy, 3D modelling and portable analyt- ics. And as A ME BC's members' work is more intensely scrutinized through social media, Monica Moretto of AME BC's Corporate Social Responsibility Committee takes a look at how social media is increasingly part of the CSR toolbox. Finally, our profile features John Thompson, and a look at how his profes- sional career has shaped his views on the role of technology in mineral exploration and development. This past summer, I was pleased to announce the appointment of Glen Wonders as A ME BC's vice-president, technical and government affairs. Glen will be responsible for key A ME BC member issues related to land access and use, permitting, Aboriginal engagement, economic incentives, and health and safety. In order to achieve a successful and responsible mineral exploration and development industry based in British Columbia, a key element of Glen's work will be to further develop and strengthen relationships with A ME BC's volun- teer committees, industry and business partner organizations, environmental groups, Aboriginal communities and government leaders. Before joining the team at AME BC, Glen held the positions of general man- ager–mining and division manager for Allnorth Consultants Limited, based out of Prince George. Previously, Glen held the role of vice-president, corporate affairs and sustainability, with Terrane Metals Corporation, where he focused on achieving regulatory approvals for the Mount Milligan gold and copper mine project, including First Nations consultat ion and agreements, and managed community and government affairs. As well, Glen has extensive gov- ernment experience and served as direc- tor of British Columbia coal resources with the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. Glen has been a longtime committee volunteer and member of AME BC, and is active with several regional exploration groups in B.C. He is currently a direc- tor with the Prince George Exploration Group in addition to being a director of the Canadian Institute of Mining, North Central BC Branch. He is also a standing board member of the Duz Cho Group of Companies (wholly owned by the McLeod Lake Indian Band). Glen holds a master's of business administra- tion from Royal Roads University and a bachelor of science from the University of Alberta. On behalf of the staff and board of A ME BC, I thank the many hundreds of dedicated volunteers of AME BC, and wish all our members a successful fall season and a safe day, every day, wherever this message finds you! ■ Gavin C. Dirom, president and chief executive officer, Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC). The theme of Roundup 2015 is "intelligent exploration," and this issue of Mineral Exploration touches on one element that is critical to explorers: technology. 1:43:50 PM

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