Mineral Exploration is the official publication of the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia.
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W I N T E R 2 0 1 4 51 2015 ROUNDUP PREVIEW base- and precious-metal-enriched vol- canogenic massive sulphide, SEDEX, coal and more. Presentations in this ses- sion will highlight recent mineral explo- ration and development activities. Canada Session: Replicating Success – Building on What Has Worked and Re-Evaluating What Has Not Wednesday, January 28 | Morning Raising money for exploration has become a more challenging endeavour in recent years. In order to maximize suc- cess in the field and in the markets, com- panies must use exploration tools intelli- gently. This often includes re-evaluating a project by applying new ideas or test- ing new geological models and/or using new technology. This year, we will hear from a variety of companies from across the country that have made impressive strides towards success on their respec- tive projects via intelligent exploration. International Exploration Successes Wednesday, January 28 | Afternoon Successful and cost-effective mineral exploration programs require intelligent application of the numerous tools and techniques available to every exploration team. The most useful exploration tool, however, is the human brain. With this in mind, the International Exploration Successes session will provide eight high- profile examples of intelligent decision- making at various stages when explor- ing different geologic terranes beyond Canada. Lessons learned and relayed by highly experienced presenters will pro- vide invaluable insight to help improve future decision-making on your explora- tion projects. Commodities: A Repositioning Epoch Thursday, January 29 | Morning A panel of dynamic presenters will con- vey their divergent views on the direction of resource commodity pricing and the opportunities and risks presented to par- ticipants in the global mineral explora- tion and development community. A juxtaposition of views on the economic outlook has tempered market sentiment, but has begun to attract significant capital and the interest of contrarian investors. Topics covered by industry analysts and executives will include trends and supply-demand fundamen- tals of precious and base metals, uranium and diamonds. Breaking Discoveries Thursday, January 29 | Afternoon This session, new to Roundup, will fea- ture relatively early-stage drill hole plays that have high potential but are nowhere near critical mass. The companies will be selected based on the quality of the exploration results, the exploration upside and the target type. This session, recognizing early technical success, is especially important in this period of exploration under-capitalization. Show Case Sessions Show Case Sessions are new for 2015 and can be accessed with a Full Delegate Pass. These will cover themes not covered in the Technical Sessions. Aboriginal Engagement The Business Case for Relationship- Building in the Mineral Exploration and Mining Sector – The Upside of Managing Aboriginal Risk Tuesday, January 27 | Morning What is Aboriginal risk? In B.C., and in all of Canada, the probability of pro- jects being delayed or not advancing at all can often be attributed to not taking the necessary time and effort to establish and build relationships with Aboriginal Peoples within whose territory the pro- jects are located. Understanding these risks is there- fore a key part of successful and intelli- gent exploration programs. Well-known industry and Aboriginal leaders will shed light on how relation- ship-building throughout the life cycle of a mineral exploration or a mining project, within the context of Aboriginal and treaty rights, can reduce the risk of either Aboriginal communities opposing a project or of regulatory processes being delayed. Taking time to build relation- ships can create an upside for industry to more readily obtain community support and access financing and investment. For Aboriginal communities, the upside can be found in economic opportunities and in environmental and social sustainability. Speakers will address topics such as: • The economic value proposition from an Aboriginal perspective • The investment proposition from an investment perspective • The project financing proposition from a finance perspective • The social value proposition from an industry perspective • The sustainability proposition from an Aboriginal perspective • The current context from a legal perspective