Mineral Exploration

W I N T E R 2 0 1 5 21 Mineral Exploration Roundup 2016 INVITATION FROM THE CHAIR AME BC's Mineral Exploration Roundup 2016 is coming up soon: January 25 to 28, at Canada Place in Vancouver, B.C. Once again, we will bring you an impressive lineup of speakers, representing the best of our industry, who will share their stories and ideas to inspire you. Roundup also features the Core Shack, Prospectors' Tent, Poster Session and Rock Rooms, all of which display the geology of various projects, from grassroots to advanced, as well as areas that might contain the next discovery. Roundup is full of opportu- nities to network and connect with mineral exploration indus- try leaders and peers to learn about best practices and innova- tions in our industry. This could prove invaluable to your next project or your career. Registration for Roundup is now open. This year we're offering all-access passes for either the full conference or single-day attendance. Register early to take advantage of the most savings – up to 40 per cent off! We look forward to seeing you in January! Welcome to Mineral Exploration Roundup 2016! This year's conference will bring together geoscien- tists, prospectors, investors, suppliers and First Nation partners to share ideas that will help shape the future of mineral exploration and development. As the mineral exploration and development industry continues to work through the current downturn, we reflect on the importance of networking, profes- sional development and relationship building with our partners, stakeholders and competitors. Mineral deposits are becoming harder to find; we must now travel to more remote locations, search deeper beneath cover and sometimes settle for lower grades. These aspects, coupled with the challenging market conditions, remind us that we must be more creative and collaborative as we explore to discover and develop new mineral deposits. Mineral Exploration Roundup 2016, "Innovation in Exploration," will focus on sharing new ideas, generating new connections and creating collaborative solutions. Our prominent Technical Sessions will highlight projects that have overcome challenges to succeed by using a combination of tried-and-tested techniques and new, innovative solutions. The best-practice Show Case Sessions will explore new ideas in areas of the industry that must be mastered to successfully navigate challenges and opportunities. Lastly, our public outreach presentation, Discovery Day, has been expanded to feature more interactive displays, industry-focused public-interest talks and activities for your whole family. Join us at Roundup 2016 from January 25 to 28, at Canada Place in Vancouver! Learn, share ideas and connect with others from every aspect of the industry, from prospecting to reclamation and everything in between. GENERAL INFORMATION Roundup 2016 will be held under the Canada Place sails at Vancouver Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C. Visit amebc.ca/roundup to register, and for conference, visitor and hotel information. For registration questions, contact Conexsys Event Registration by phone at 1.855.RUSAILS (1.855.787.2457) or by email at roundup@conexsys.com. KENDRA JOHNSTON, INDEPENDENCE GOLD CORP. Roundup 2016 Organizing Committee Chair 2016 ROUNDUP PREVIEW

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