Schedule at a Glance

Schedule at a GlanceAME Roundup 2026 will take place from January 26 to January 29, 2026.   Pre-Conference Friday, January 238:00am – 12:00pm Co-Constructing Mining Projects through Partnerships and Consent-Based Decision Making Meeting Room 13 Short Courses Presented by: Two Worlds Consulting Legislative changes pushing for more expedited project approval requires starting a new working relationship with Indigenous Nations to be able to ensure their agreement with an expedited process. This course offers approaches for co-constructing projects with Indigenous communities and supporting Indigenous decision making. This can be done through mechanisms such as Indigenous-led assessments, and project co-design. This course will discuss and provide tools on how involving Indigenous communities in project design and the assessment process can support building consensus on assessment accuracy and key issues like effects management and mitigation measures and on regulatory outcomes. This course will give Indigenous nations and industry proponents tools for innovative project planning and assessment through the following modules: Early engagement and strategic Co-designing projects and processes with engineers and Knowledge Keepers Indigenous Led Assessment and consent-based decision making Partnership agreements for project co-design More Details Add to Calendar Saturday, January 248:00am – 2:30pm NI 43-101: Navigating Technical Disclosure Obligations Meeting Room 8/15 Short Courses Presented by: McMillan LLP This course is designed for mining industry professionals involved in public disclosure for mineral projects, including officers of mining and mineral exploration companies, investor relations services providers, and geologists and mining engineers. It focuses on the legal obligations related to mining disclosure under Canada’s securities regime, and will include discussions of the purpose and principles of NI 43-101, as well as provide an overview of updates to the NI 43-101 proposed by Canadian Securities Administrators. Key topics will include responsibilities for “Qualified Persons”, identifying events that trigger the need for a technical report, content and format of technical disclosure, and recognizing and avoiding common disclosure pitfalls. More Details Add to Calendar Saturday, January 248:00am – 4:30pm Characterizing CORE: Core, Ore, Recovery and Economics Off-Site Short Courses Presented by: MDRU (Mineral Deposit Research Unit) Location: UBC Robson This two-day short course explores modern methods for characterizing ore deposits and translating data from core into value-based decisions. Participants will be introduced to cutting-edge approaches in core logging and core sensing, geochemical and spectral analysis, and how our geoscience datasets can be connected to geometallurgy, resource modeling, uncertainty quantification, mine planning, byproduct opportunities and waste handling. Drawing on case studies and real-world applications, participants will gain practical insight into tools such as emerging technologies, machine learning, value of information (VOI) frameworks, and geometallurgical modeling, while engaging in discussion on the opportunities and limitations of current methods and approaches. The course will be suitable for anyone involved in mineral exploration and mining, bringing together technical geoscience with real-world impact and considerations. The course is hosted by MDRU, and will have a variety of presenters from across the mining value chain. More Details Add to Calendar Saturday, January 248:30am – 5:00pm [SOLD OUT] An Introduction to Exploration Geochemistry Meeting Room 13 Short Courses Presented by: Dennis Arne (PhD) This comprehensive 2-day short course is designed for geology students, recent graduates and mineral exploration professionals looking for continuing professional development in exploration and applied geochemistry. Day 1 of the course would also be suitable for database professionals wishing to know more about the collection of geochemical data and the assessment of its quality, as well as for more seasoned geologists wishing to review recent advances in the collection, analysis, QA/QC and management of data. The short course involves PowerPoint presentations to introduce concepts interspersed with short practical exercises to reinforce some of the strategies and methods. Examples will be drawn from publicly available data sources from Canada and Australia. On completion of the 2-day short course participants should be able to design, implement and interpret diverse data sets from geochemical exploration programs while ensuring “fit for purpose” data quality and data management. Participants should bring a laptop to both days of the course and will need to download and install a 2-week trial version of ioGAS software immediately prior to the course. A download link will be circulated prior to commencement of the course. Note that the trial version will not function if it has previously been installed on the machine. Saturday January 24, 2026: Geochemical Data: Acquisition, Analysis, Quality and Management  Day 1 of the course covers geochemical sampling strategies, sample preparation and analytical methods, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), and basic data management; an A to Z of designing, implementing and reporting geochemical data in compliance with current public reporting codes. Sunday January 25, 2026: Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS Day 2 will introduce a structured approach to both univariant and multivariant exploratory data analysis of geochemical data in the best interpretive software available – ioGAS. A key focus of the approach will be the attribution of geochemical data with a variety of metadata for process discovery. No prior use of the software is assumed as this course will provide a solid introduction. — Dennis Arne has over 40 years experience in geology and applied geochemistry globally. He has overseen regional geochemical exploration programs in the Yukon, British Columbia, Nunavut and northern Quebec in Canada, the USA, eastern Australia, Suriname, north Africa and Laos. He was Managing Director and Principal Consultant – Geochemistry of CSA Global Canada until late 2017, General Manager and Principal Consultant – Geochemistry for Revelation Geoscience (purchased by CSA Global in 2012), Principal Consulting Geochemist with ioGlobal (now part of Imdex) and formerly Senior Geochemist with Geoscience Victoria (now Geological Survey of Victoria, Australia). Dennis is currently director and principal consulting geochemist at Telemark Geosciences based in Australia. He is a Registered Professional Geoscientist (Geochemistry) of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, a Fellow and former President of the Association of Applied Geochemists, and a registered Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia, Canada. More Details Add to Calendar Saturday, January 249:00am – 5:30pm Key Battery Minerals: Unlocking Metallurgical Innovations & Insights Meeting Room 18 Short Courses Presented by: SGS Metallurgical testwork is a cornerstone of risk mitigation throughout the entire project life cycle. As the world has embraced advancing decarbonization and climate change targets, critical minerals are more vital in the move to electromobility, energy storage, defense and hi-tech applications than ever before.  When projects evolve, metallurgical testing provides critical data on the behavior of ore and mineral resources, guiding process design, de risking technical challenges, and supporting investment decisions. This workshop will review the key metallurgical test programs required for critical minerals including lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite and REEs at different stages of a mining project, highlighting the core unit operations typically evaluated in feasibility studies. With over 80 years of experience, SGS delivers bankable metallurgical expertise across the mining life cycle, from bench scale testing and pilot trials to process audits, modeling, due diligence reviews, and risk assessments. Our experts continue to innovate. We have grown our capabilities in critical minerals to lead the market in project development for critical minerals. As we continue to work closely with our clients, our deep understanding of metallurgical testwork, pilot plant testing and process development has allowed us to collaborate with industry stakeholders to build long-term solutions in the race to net-zero. Through practical case studies from Canada and around the world, this short course will illustrate how metallurgical data and insights shape process design, define engineering criteria, and support sustainable, value driven project development. The session will also focus on market trends, pricing, exploration trends and other drivers for each commodity covered. More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 258:00am – 4:30pm Characterizing CORE: Core, Ore, Recovery and Economics Off-Site Short Courses Presented by: MDRU (Mineral Deposit Research Unit) Location: UBC Robson This two-day short course explores modern methods for characterizing ore deposits and translating data from core into value-based decisions. Participants will be introduced to cutting-edge approaches in core logging and core sensing, geochemical and spectral analysis, and how our geoscience datasets can be connected to geometallurgy, resource modeling, uncertainty quantification, mine planning, byproduct opportunities and waste handling. Drawing on case studies and real-world applications, participants will gain practical insight into tools such as emerging technologies, machine learning, value of information (VOI) frameworks, and geometallurgical modeling, while engaging in discussion on the opportunities and limitations of current methods and approaches. The course will be suitable for anyone involved in mineral exploration and mining, bringing together technical geoscience with real-world impact and considerations. The course is hosted by MDRU, and will have a variety of presenters from across the mining value chain. More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 258:00am – 4:30pm [CANCELLED] Practical Integration of Drone Surveys into Mining & Mineral Exploration Programs Meeting Room 7 Short Courses This short course has been cancelled. Presented by: Drone North This short course is aimed at providing mining and exploration professionals with a basic understanding of how best to incorporate drone surveys into modern mineral exploration and mining workflows. The course is divided into three sections including: Basic introduction to drone platforms, safe operations in exploration and mining programs, regulatory considerations, when and when not to contract UAV operators for survey work and overview of general costing to expect. Presentations summarizing both geophysical and non-geophysical sensors that are most commonly used in mining and exploration programs. Different speakers will present case studies to highlight best case scenarios for using different sensors. The final section will focus of demonstrating different ways to use different drone survey datasets. An overview of Canada-wide rules of using drone surveys for assessment credits, and live demonstration of digital 3D geological mapping software (HiveMapTM) from SRK Consulting Inc., and the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for analysis and target generation using high resolution drone survey datasets (ALS GeoAnalytics) The course is not focused on teaching attendees how to operate drone equipment or any image processing procedures. By the end of the course, attendees will understand the capabilities and limitations of drones for both geophysical and non-geophysical surveys,  gain an understanding of how and when to integrate drones into exploration and mining projects and gain practical insights into workflows that translate different drone sensor datasets into meaningful outcomes for exploration and mining programs. More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 258:00am – 12:30pm [CANCELLED] Fundamentals of Economic Geology for Understanding Critical Materials, Sustainability, Circular Economy, and Renewable Energy-related Issues Meeting Room 11/12 Short Courses This course has been CANCELLED. Presented by: Mineralium Research & Advisory Gain the essential knowledge you need to make informed decisions in today’s fast-changing world. This course explores the fundamentals of economic geology and mineral economics, with increased attention on critical raw materials essential for the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, national defense, and the economic well-being of industrialized nations. It also examines constraints on supply chain security, as well as key concepts of sustainability and the circular economy. This is achieved by integrating information on mineral markets (tonnage and unit price), by considering geological, mineralogical, and metallurgical limitations on resource availability. The analysis also considers economies of scale and the impacts of companion metal extraction (smelter credits versus penalties). Shifts in supply and demand, technological innovations, commercialization factors, material substitution, and social and environmental constraints are illustrated through relevant examples. Intended audience: decision-makers from the mineral industry, government, First nation communities, and students in mineral resource–related fields. More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 258:30am – 5:00pm [SOLD OUT] An Introduction to Exploration Geochemistry Meeting Room 13 Short Courses Presented by: Dennis Arne (PhD) This comprehensive 2-day short course is designed for geology students, recent graduates and mineral exploration professionals looking for continuing professional development in exploration and applied geochemistry. Day 1 of the course would also be suitable for database professionals wishing to know more about the collection of geochemical data and the assessment of its quality, as well as for more seasoned geologists wishing to review recent advances in the collection, analysis, QA/QC and management of data. The short course involves PowerPoint presentations to introduce concepts interspersed with short practical exercises to reinforce some of the strategies and methods. Examples will be drawn from publicly available data sources from Canada and Australia. On completion of the 2-day short course participants should be able to design, implement and interpret diverse data sets from geochemical exploration programs while ensuring “fit for purpose” data quality and data management. Participants should bring a laptop to both days of the course and will need to download and install a 2-week trial version of ioGAS software immediately prior to the course. A download link will be circulated prior to commencement of the course. Note that the trial version will not function if it has previously been installed on the machine. Saturday January 24, 2026: Geochemical Data: Acquisition, Analysis, Quality and Management  Day 1 of the course covers geochemical sampling strategies, sample preparation and analytical methods, quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), and basic data management; an A to Z of designing, implementing and reporting geochemical data in compliance with current public reporting codes. Sunday January 25, 2026: Exploratory Data Analysis using ioGAS Day 2 will introduce a structured approach to both univariant and multivariant exploratory data analysis of geochemical data in the best interpretive software available – ioGAS. A key focus of the approach will be the attribution of geochemical data with a variety of metadata for process discovery. No prior use of the software is assumed as this course will provide a solid introduction. — Dennis Arne has over 40 years experience in geology and applied geochemistry globally. He has overseen regional geochemical exploration programs in the Yukon, British Columbia, Nunavut and northern Quebec in Canada, the USA, eastern Australia, Suriname, north Africa and Laos. He was Managing Director and Principal Consultant – Geochemistry of CSA Global Canada until late 2017, General Manager and Principal Consultant – Geochemistry for Revelation Geoscience (purchased by CSA Global in 2012), Principal Consulting Geochemist with ioGlobal (now part of Imdex) and formerly Senior Geochemist with Geoscience Victoria (now Geological Survey of Victoria, Australia). Dennis is currently director and principal consulting geochemist at Telemark Geosciences based in Australia. He is a Registered Professional Geoscientist (Geochemistry) of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, a Fellow and former President of the Association of Applied Geochemists, and a registered Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia, Canada. More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 258:30am – 5:00pm [CANCELLED] CMEBC Prospecting Course Meeting Room 8/15 Short Courses This course has been CANCELLED. Presented by: Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC (CMEBC) Every year, the Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC offers a Basic Prospecting Course. This year, the short course will be presented at AME Roundup. Subjects covered: Mineral Identification Rock Identification Ore Deposits Strategic/Critical Metals, Industrial Minerals & Mineral Economics Geochemical & Geophysical Surveys Placer Mining Prospecting Procedures & Mineral Titles Structural Geology The course is delivered by the following experienced geologists and prospectors: Jarrod Brown P.Geo., B.Sc. (Physical Geography), M.Sc. (Geology) David Johnston, Prospector and President of the Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC Dan Hurd, Prospector and Curator of the “Dan Hurd Prospecting” Youtube channel Gerld York, Placer Miner and Prospector Bradley Gretchev, Operations Coordinator, Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals. More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 259:00am – 5:30pm [SOLD OUT] Navigating Benefit Agreements in 2026 and Beyond Meeting Room 18 Short Courses Presented by: McCarthy Tetrault This course provides a comprehensive overview of the development and evolving purpose of benefit agreements in Canada, examining their current and future roles in resource development. Participants will review recent legal, regulatory, and social changes that shape the structure and negotiation of these agreements, as well as the dynamics between proponents, government, and Indigenous groups. Led by instructors with direct experience in major industry negotiations, the course will use group discussions and stories inspired by real-world situations to address complex challenges and provide practical strategies for effective, adaptive, and equitable agreements. More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 2510:00am – 2:00pm Discovery Day Ballroom A/B/C Events & Networking Explore the world beneath you at Discovery Day, hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) and presented by South32. Discovery Day is FREE family fun! Experience mineral exploration and mining and the technology that makes it possible in a hands-on, interactive day of learning, getting kids excited about STEM in BC. This is a free, non-ticketed event that does not require registration. Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM Location: Vancouver Convention Centre East Bring the whole family to experience the science behind mineral exploration in an interactive earth science activity day with hands-on activities for all ages. Exhibitors: BCIT Mineral Exploration and Mining Program British Columbia Geological Survey British Columbia Society of Engineering and Geology (BCSEG) Below BC Britannia Mine Museum Equity Exploration Geering Up – UBC Geological Survey of Canada MineralsEd Mining for Miracles in support of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation MSALABS Pacific Museum of Earth, UBC Port Moody Rock & Gem Science World South32 South Fraser Search and Rescue Vancouver Bandits Professional Basketball Club VRIFY Women in Mining BC with Royanna Rocks Yukon Dan Gold Panning Yukon Geological Survey Entertainment: Balloon twisting and face painting Mascots, including Spike the from the Whitecaps! More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 2512:00pm – 4:00pm Explore Your Future: Careers in Mining & Mineral Exploration Meeting Room 1/2/3 Short CoursesStudents Presented by: Equity Exploration Kick-off networking at AME Roundup by engaging with diverse mining professionals in this interactive student-only workshop. Students will meet with industry leaders from various backgrounds in a “speed meeting” format to discuss the careers and roles that shape the mining industry, followed by a networking event with food and drink. Students will leave this course with new connections, insights, and confidence to navigate the opportunities that AME Roundup 2026 offers. Reception to follow. More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 254:00pm – 6:00pm Icebreaker Reception Ballroom A/B Events & Networking Start AME Roundup off on the right note: mingle, connect, and break the ice with fellow attendees over drinks at our pre-conference reception. More Details Add to Calendar Sunday, January 256:30pm – 10:00pm Chair’s Welcome Dinner Meeting Room 1/2/3 Events & Networking By invitation only. Reception: 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM Dinner to start at 7:30 PM More Details Add to Calendar Monday, January 26 8:30am – 9:15am Opening Ceremony Ballroom A/B Speaker SessionsKeynotes Each year, the AME Roundup Opening Ceremony sets the stage for the conference and for the year ahead. Canada needs more mineral exploration to secure its economic future, and AME Roundup 2026 is where we celebrate you – the people who search for, discover and develop minerals that are central to clean energy, technology, security and a strong Canadian economy. Join us as we start AME Roundup 2026 on a high note, including government updates on meeting Canadian mineral exploration and mining ambitions and a special keynote announcement from Todd Stone, AME President and CEO. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Prospectors’ Tent Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Prospectors’ Tent provides an opportunity for independent prospectors to present new discoveries. Participants will have space to display rock samples, maps, assay results and other information to delegates. Interested in participating as a Prospectors’ Tent exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Project Generators’ Hub Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Project Generators’ Hub features companies taking exploration ideas and turning them into active projects. These ‘Project Generators’ typically maintain a portfolio of projects that can be advanced by creating joint-venture partnerships with other companies. Interested in participating as a Project Generators’ Hub exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Core Shack Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Core Shack showcases recent discoveries, leading prospects, advanced projects and operating mines from around the world. AME’s 2026 Core Shack will feature drill core samples from projects in diverse countries and settings representing a broad array of deposit types and project stages. Interested in participating as a Core Shack exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Indigenous Marketplace Concourse Indigenous Programming Location: Concourse, outside Ballrooms A/B/C AME is pleased to host an Indigenous Marketplace during AME Roundup 2026. Diverse vendors from around the province are invited to display and sell their creations and share their stories with conference delegates. Vendors: A Feather and a Stone Jewelry Design BeLeeV / Brenda Lee Asp Designs Cedar Hot Sauce Cheryl’s Trading Post Fern & Flower Swú’wa Beads Hawk Lace Lorna Gemstone Jewelry Michaelhilldesigns Sabian’s Arts and Crafts Shining Bear Designs Soxwm Wood Creations Sweetgrass Soap The Ivory Kraken Company The Salmon and Jerky Girls Tradish Canada Yamelst Designs More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The bustling Exhibit Hall is the heart and soul of the conference and is back to full capacity for 2026. Nothing beats the hum of energy and conversation in a busy Exhibit Hall so take a walk through between 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday – Wednesday and 9 AM – 2 PM on Thursday. Remember, the Exhibitors do change from day-to-day so be sure to drop by everyday! For Exhibitors: visit this page for more information. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Poster Display Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit HallStudents The Poster Display is Canada’s premier venue for dissemination and examination of applied mineral deposit and exploration geoscience research. Hosting presenters from leading government, academic and industry research organizations, the Poster Display facilitates the sharing of pioneering work on the genesis and distribution of mineral resources throughout Canada, and beyond. The Poster Display also enjoys participation from graduate students working at universities across Canada and around the world, and AME is proud to promote the excellent work being done by the mineral deposit community. In addition to presenting cutting-edge research, student contributors will be competing for the most innovative, interesting and accessible economic geoscience presentation of the year. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm AME Store Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall New for 2026! Get your hands on exclusive AME-branded socks, sweaters, caps, and more at the AME Booth (#1117) in the Exhibit Hall. Available for purchase Monday through Thursday. Socks – $19 Pullover Sweater – $50 WIRTH Hat – $55 Helly Hansen Vest – $115 More Details Add to Calendar 9:30am – 12:00pm Regional Overviews Ballroom A/B Speaker Sessions This signature session will provide an overview of mineral exploration and mining activities in British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska in 2025, followed by an address from Premier David Eby. More Details Add to Calendar 9:30am – 11:30am British Columbia Mining Alliance Meeting Room 18 Partner Events Join Us at AME Roundup – Visit the BC Mining Alliance (BCMA) room! We’re aiming to relaunch the BCMA program in September 2026 — your feedback and ideas are welcome! AME Roundup attendees: drop by the BCMA room – Meeting Room 18 on Monday, Jan 26 between 9:30-11:30am to connect and learn more. Interested in joining? Companies, Nations and organizations can book a meeting by emailing [email protected]. BCMA is a partnership between First Nations, industry, and the provincial government, promoting B.C.’s mining opportunities globally while ensuring responsible resource development. More Details Add to Calendar 10:00am – 4:00pm Complimentary Headshots Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit Hall Location: Exhibit Hall, Booth 87 Dress for success and visit the on-site professional photographer to update your business headshot. More Details Add to Calendar 11:00am – 12:00pm From Silence to Safety: Creating an Effective Speak-Up Culture in Mining Meeting Room 14 Partner Events In mining, safety has long focused on physical risks, but cultural risks can be just as dangerous. Industry veteran Susan Lomas, P.Geo, founder of the Mine Shift Foundation, explores how silence, fear, and unchecked behaviour undermine health and safety, and how building a speak-up culture strengthens both people and performance. Attendees will leave with insights on why psychological safety is the next frontier in protecting workers and sustaining a resilient workforce. Learn more about the program here. Open to all AME Roundup delegates. Presented by More Details Add to Calendar 11:00am – 4:00pm Agnico Eagle Bistro Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Enjoy a latte or delicious treat, in the bustle of the Exhibit Hall More Details Add to Calendar 12:00pm – 1:30pm AME Lunch Meeting Room 1/2/3 Events & NetworkingKeynotesBreakfast & Lunch Join us for lunch and a keynote address by Tom McCulley, Chief Technical Officer at Anglo American. Ticket required. More Details Add to Calendar 12:00pm – 1:30pm Poster Presentations Exhibit Hall Exhibit HallStudents Authors will be available at their posters to discuss their projects and results. Students participating in the Soapbox Talks will deliver 5-minute snapshots of their research and results on stage. In addition to presenting a poster in the Poster Session, we will be highlighting research being done on mineral deposit and exploration-related projects in British Columbia and around the world. Looking to present your research? Apply now. More Details Add to Calendar 1:30pm – 4:00pm BC, Yukon & Alaska Ballroom A/B Speaker Sessions This session covers a broad region in western North America with a diverse geologic history, covering exciting and innovative exploration programs across a range of commodities and deposit types in BC, Yukon and Alaska. More Details Add to Calendar 1:30pm – 4:00pm Government-Industry Forum Ballroom C Speaker SessionsGovernment Successful Canadian mineral exploration and development are essential to prosperity, sovereignty and providing the minerals that the world needs. This session addresses major policy issues impacting the industry today and lively discussion about the future of mineral exploration. More Details Add to Calendar 4:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit Hall Catch up with colleagues, make new connections, view the Posters and take the opportunity to tour the Exhibit Hall, Core Shack, Prospectors’ Tent and Project Generators Hub during Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall. More Details Add to Calendar 5:00pm – 7:00pm Student Industry Networking Event Meeting Room 1/2/3 Events & NetworkingStudents AME is where talent is discovered. This popular networking event is designed to bring together students and industry representatives, giving students a chance to ask questions, make connections and grow their networks. More Details Add to Calendar Tuesday, January 27 7:30am – 9:00am Mentorship Mingle Meeting Room 1/2/3 Events & NetworkingBreakfast & LunchStudents AME is pleased to bring back our Mentorship Program to match students and young professionals with experienced leaders to help them navigate the industry and accelerate their professional growth. This event will connect mentors and mentees to have an in-person chat, networking opportunities, tips on how to make the most of your AME Roundup experience and a keynote from Anne Thompson, President of PetraScience Consultants Inc. Talk: Anne Thompson: Curiosity, Communication and Collaboration – Building a Career Curiosity drives discovery in mineral exploration, but its value extends beyond technical problem-solving. It encourages us to ask thoughtful questions, listen deeply, and engage with different perspectives — skills that underpin effective communication and collaboration. Through personal career reflections, lessons learned from hosting the Discovery to Recovery podcast, and participant interaction, this presentation aims to inspire and challenge you while supporting the development of strong and effective mentoring relationships. Interested in joining the AME Mentorship Program next year? Express interest via this form. More Details Add to Calendar 8:50am – 11:30am Commodities and Financial Markets Ballroom C Speaker Sessions Each year, the financial landscape for mineral explorers and developers is reshaped by global forces. The Commodities and Financial Markets session brings together industry leaders to reflect on issues of business risk, capital raising and commodity trends, and to share their outlooks on the metal and mineral markets. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Prospectors’ Tent Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Prospectors’ Tent provides an opportunity for independent prospectors to present new discoveries. Participants will have space to display rock samples, maps, assay results and other information to delegates. Interested in participating as a Prospectors’ Tent exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Project Generators’ Hub Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Project Generators’ Hub features companies taking exploration ideas and turning them into active projects. These ‘Project Generators’ typically maintain a portfolio of projects that can be advanced by creating joint-venture partnerships with other companies. Interested in participating as a Project Generators’ Hub exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Core Shack Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Core Shack showcases recent discoveries, leading prospects, advanced projects and operating mines from around the world. AME’s 2026 Core Shack will feature drill core samples from projects in diverse countries and settings representing a broad array of deposit types and project stages. Interested in participating as a Core Shack exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Indigenous Marketplace Concourse Indigenous Programming Location: Concourse, outside Ballrooms A/B/C AME is pleased to host an Indigenous Marketplace during AME Roundup 2026. Diverse vendors from around the province are invited to display and sell their creations and share their stories with conference delegates. Vendors: A Feather and a Stone Jewelry Design BeLeeV / Brenda Lee Asp Designs Cedar Hot Sauce Cheryl’s Trading Post Fern & Flower Swú’wa Beads Hawk Lace Lorna Gemstone Jewelry Michaelhilldesigns Sabian’s Arts and Crafts Shining Bear Designs Soxwm Wood Creations Sweetgrass Soap The Ivory Kraken Company The Salmon and Jerky Girls Tradish Canada Yamelst Designs More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The bustling Exhibit Hall is the heart and soul of the conference and is back to full capacity for 2026. Nothing beats the hum of energy and conversation in a busy Exhibit Hall so take a walk through between 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday – Wednesday and 9 AM – 2 PM on Thursday. Remember, the Exhibitors do change from day-to-day so be sure to drop by everyday! For Exhibitors: visit this page for more information. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 11:45am Advances in Geoscience Ballroom A/B Speaker Sessions Successful geoscience is at the core of successful mineral exploration and discovery. The Advances in Geoscience technical session showcases geoscience initiatives that are developing and delivering new ideas and understanding of the Cordillera and its mineral potential. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Poster Display Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit HallStudents The Poster Display is Canada’s premier venue for dissemination and examination of applied mineral deposit and exploration geoscience research. Hosting presenters from leading government, academic and industry research organizations, the Poster Display facilitates the sharing of pioneering work on the genesis and distribution of mineral resources throughout Canada, and beyond. The Poster Display also enjoys participation from graduate students working at universities across Canada and around the world, and AME is proud to promote the excellent work being done by the mineral deposit community. In addition to presenting cutting-edge research, student contributors will be competing for the most innovative, interesting and accessible economic geoscience presentation of the year. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm AME Store Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall New for 2026! Get your hands on exclusive AME-branded socks, sweaters, caps, and more at the AME Booth (#1117) in the Exhibit Hall. Available for purchase Monday through Thursday. Socks – $19 Pullover Sweater – $50 WIRTH Hat – $55 Helly Hansen Vest – $115 More Details Add to Calendar 10:00am – 4:00pm Complimentary Headshots Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit Hall Location: Exhibit Hall, Booth 87 Dress for success and visit the on-site professional photographer to update your business headshot. More Details Add to Calendar 11:00am – 4:00pm Agnico Eagle Bistro Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Enjoy a latte or delicious treat, in the bustle of the Exhibit Hall More Details Add to Calendar 11:45am – 12:45pm Panel: Real World Tech Driving the Future of Exploration Ballroom C Events & Networking As the mining industry faces growing complexity, data intensity, and pressure to deliver critical minerals faster, innovation can no longer stay in the lab. At the same time, mining is powering the AI revolution itself, by supplying the critical minerals that build data centres and enable clean energy systems, including nuclear, that fuel digital infrastructure. Yet for innovation to scale, technical breakthroughs must be matched by economic incentives that align where value is created with where it is captured. Real World Tech Driving the Future of Exploration explores why innovation and its adoption are essential, how AI and emerging technologies such as machine learning and open platforms are reshaping exploration, the various roles (including explorers, start-ups, and research) required to support innovation, and whether new economic and incentive models are needed to support persistent innovation. Featuring rapid fire presentations: Seequent 2S Water Ideon GeologicAI Join us for this new, innovative panel, sponsored by Seequent. More Details Add to Calendar 12:00pm – 1:30pm Finance Lunch Meeting Room 1/2/3 Events & NetworkingKeynotesBreakfast & Lunch The Finance Lunch is where leaders and changemakers meet to discuss resource finance, along with a presentation from our keynote speaker, David Thornton, Managing Director, Americas, Newmont.   More Details Add to Calendar 1:30pm – 4:00pm Critical and Base Metals Ballroom A/B Speaker Sessions The path to the batteries, defence technologies and clean energy that the world needs starts with the successful search for and discovery of critical and base metals. This session highlights successful companies and projects and shares the mineral exploration methods and tools they are using to guide their work. More Details Add to Calendar 1:30pm – 4:00pm Environmental, Social and Governance Ballroom C Speaker SessionsSocial Responsibility British Columbia is a leading jurisdiction in developing and implementing the environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs that are essential to successful mineral project development. In this session, ESG leaders share and discuss the innovations and practices that lead to project success.   More Details Add to Calendar 4:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit Hall Catch up with colleagues, make new connections, view the Posters and take the opportunity to tour the Exhibit Hall, Core Shack, Prospectors’ Tent and Project Generators Hub during Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall. More Details Add to Calendar 7:00pm – 10:00pm BC Night Meeting Room 1/2/3 Events & Networking Join us for this much-loved event. BC Night is the mid-way milestone of the conference featuring music and dancing. More Details Add to Calendar Wednesday, January 28 7:30am – 9:00am Reconciliation Breakfast Meeting Room 1/2/3 Events & NetworkingKeynotesBreakfast & LunchIndigenous Programming Reconciliation is an important aspect in every mineral exploration and development project. Join us at this breakfast to continue on your personal reconciliation journey, then bring the conversation back to your office, peers, or friends to the journey. Featuring a keynote address by Kúkwpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, Amanda Campbell. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Prospectors’ Tent Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Prospectors’ Tent provides an opportunity for independent prospectors to present new discoveries. Participants will have space to display rock samples, maps, assay results and other information to delegates. Interested in participating as a Prospectors’ Tent exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Project Generators’ Hub Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Project Generators’ Hub features companies taking exploration ideas and turning them into active projects. These ‘Project Generators’ typically maintain a portfolio of projects that can be advanced by creating joint-venture partnerships with other companies. Interested in participating as a Project Generators’ Hub exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Core Shack Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Core Shack showcases recent discoveries, leading prospects, advanced projects and operating mines from around the world. AME’s 2026 Core Shack will feature drill core samples from projects in diverse countries and settings representing a broad array of deposit types and project stages. Interested in participating as a Core Shack exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Indigenous Marketplace Concourse Indigenous Programming Location: Concourse, outside Ballrooms A/B/C AME is pleased to host an Indigenous Marketplace during AME Roundup 2026. Diverse vendors from around the province are invited to display and sell their creations and share their stories with conference delegates. Vendors: A Feather and a Stone Jewelry Design BeLeeV / Brenda Lee Asp Designs Cedar Hot Sauce Cheryl’s Trading Post Fern & Flower Swú’wa Beads Hawk Lace Lorna Gemstone Jewelry Michaelhilldesigns Sabian’s Arts and Crafts Shining Bear Designs Soxwm Wood Creations Sweetgrass Soap The Ivory Kraken Company The Salmon and Jerky Girls Tradish Canada Yamelst Designs More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 11:30am Precious Metals Ballroom A/B Speaker Sessions The Precious Metals session aims to support and inspire explorers on their journey from discovery to production, showcasing evolving and established precious metal-rich projects and operations. This years’ session will highlight: a range of regional and generative concepts, project and operations scale exploration successes; Canada’s newest commissioned Arctic region precious metal mine; and finish with the exploration strategies and innovations leading to the largest gold mineral reserve in Canada. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The bustling Exhibit Hall is the heart and soul of the conference and is back to full capacity for 2026. Nothing beats the hum of energy and conversation in a busy Exhibit Hall so take a walk through between 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday – Wednesday and 9 AM – 2 PM on Thursday. Remember, the Exhibitors do change from day-to-day so be sure to drop by everyday! For Exhibitors: visit this page for more information. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm Poster Display Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit HallStudents The Poster Display is Canada’s premier venue for dissemination and examination of applied mineral deposit and exploration geoscience research. Hosting presenters from leading government, academic and industry research organizations, the Poster Display facilitates the sharing of pioneering work on the genesis and distribution of mineral resources throughout Canada, and beyond. The Poster Display also enjoys participation from graduate students working at universities across Canada and around the world, and AME is proud to promote the excellent work being done by the mineral deposit community. In addition to presenting cutting-edge research, student contributors will be competing for the most innovative, interesting and accessible economic geoscience presentation of the year. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 4:00pm AME Store Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall New for 2026! Get your hands on exclusive AME-branded socks, sweaters, caps, and more at the AME Booth (#1117) in the Exhibit Hall. Available for purchase Monday through Thursday. Socks – $19 Pullover Sweater – $50 WIRTH Hat – $55 Helly Hansen Vest – $115 More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 5:00pm AME Roundup Photobooth Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit Hall Location: Exhibit Hall, Booth 81 Check out our new photobooth on Wednesday and Thursday to capture the moment with friends, colleagues, or solo and share your AME Roundup experience on social media using hashtag #AMERoundup2026 More Details Add to Calendar 9:30am – 12:00pm The Gathering Place 1/2 Ballroom C Speaker SessionsIndigenous ProgrammingSocial Responsibility The Gathering Place is long-established as a leading forum for discussing mineral exploration’s evolving role in reconciliation. It features case studies and in-depth discussion from a variety of perspectives and project stages. Open to All-Access and Exhibit Hall passholders. Graphic illustrator sponsored by CTEM. More Details Add to Calendar 10:00am – 4:00pm Complimentary Headshots Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit Hall Location: Exhibit Hall, Booth 87 Dress for success and visit the on-site professional photographer to update your business headshot. More Details Add to Calendar 11:00am – 4:00pm Agnico Eagle Bistro Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Enjoy a latte or delicious treat, in the bustle of the Exhibit Hall More Details Add to Calendar 11:30am – 1:30pm AME Pioneers’ Lunch Meeting Room 1/2/3 Events & NetworkingBreakfast & Lunch AME’s “Pioneers” (formerly “Old-timers”) are at least 70 years of age and have made a significant contribution to either AME or to the BC mineral exploration community. The AME Pioneers’ Lunch at AME Roundup is the premier social gathering of the year for this special group. More Details Add to Calendar 12:45pm – 5:00pm Hockey Tournament Off-Site SportingEvents & Networking Join us for the return of the AME Roundup mini hockey tournament, followed by an awards reception. Price: $30 Scotia Barn by Canlan Sports 6501 Sprott St. Burnaby, British Columbia More Details Add to Calendar 1:30pm – 4:00pm The Gathering Place 2/2 Ballroom C Speaker SessionsIndigenous ProgrammingSocial Responsibility In the closing session of The Gathering Place, we will explore the evolution of Nation-industry relationships and government regulations. We end The Gathering Place with an extended opportunity for members of the audience to share their thoughts and reflections on what they’ve learned or how they feel after The Gathering Place 2026. Open to All-Access and Exhibit Hall passholders. Graphic illustrator sponsored by Osisko Development Corp. More Details Add to Calendar 1:30pm – 4:00pm Geoscience Innovation Ballroom A/B Speaker Sessions The Geoscience Innovation session explores new and evolving ideas, devices and processes designed to overcome exploration and development challenges. This session will feature a diverse slate of speakers from across Canada and around the world showcasing tools and techniques they are using to meet these challenges head-on. More Details Add to Calendar 2:00pm – 2:30pm AME Annual General Meeting Meeting Room 18 Events & Networking All AME members are invited to attend the 114th Annual General Meeting taking place at AME Roundup 2026. More Details Add to Calendar 4:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit Hall Catch up with colleagues, make new connections, view the Posters and take the opportunity to tour the Exhibit Hall, Core Shack, Prospectors’ Tent and Project Generators Hub during Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall. More Details Add to Calendar 4:15pm – 8:00pm Curling Bonspiel Off-Site SportingEvents & Networking Join us for a rousing evening of sliding and sweeping at our annual mini-spiel! AME Roundup 2026 Curling Bonspiel will take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 4:15 PM to 8 PM. Food and drinks will be provided and a bus will be available to and from the Vancouver Convention Centre. Price: $20 Location: Marpole Curling Club 8730 Heather St Vancouver, BC V6P 3S8 More Details Add to Calendar 6:00pm – 10:00pm AME Awards Gala West Level 3 Events & Networking Every year, AME presents awards to recognize the remarkable achievements and contributions of individuals and teams in the mineral resource, investment, and mineral exploration industry. 2025 award recipients are as follows: Thomas Mumford – AME H.H. “Spud” Huestis Award Brandon Macdonald – AME Murray Pezim Award Foran Mining Corporation – AME Colin Spence Award Christy Smith – AME Robert R. Hedley Award for Excellence in Social and Environmental Responsibility, sponsored by ERM Jean-Philippe (JP) Paiement – AME Innovation Award, sponsored by ALS Global Barry W. Smee – AME Special Tribute KSM Mining ULC – AME David Barr Award Sean Kingsley – AME Frank Woodside Gold Pan Award Britannia Mine Museum and MineralsEd – AME’s Outreach Education Fund Foraco International and Rio Tinto Exploration Canada – Safe Day Every Day Gold Award These awards are presented at the AME Awards Gala: Celebration of Excellence at the AME Roundup conference held annually in January, hosted by Lana Eagle, Indigenous Relations Strategist. More Details Add to Calendar 7:00pm – 10:00pm Alaska Night Level 1 Ocean Foyer – VCC West Building Partner Events Event: Alaska Night Wednesday Date: January 28, 2026 Time: 7-10 PM Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West, Ocean Foyer, Level 1 No tickets or RSVP required, www.alaskaminers.org. More Details Add to Calendar Thursday, January 29 9:00am – 2:00pm Prospectors’ Tent Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Prospectors’ Tent provides an opportunity for independent prospectors to present new discoveries. Participants will have space to display rock samples, maps, assay results and other information to delegates. Interested in participating as a Prospectors’ Tent exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 2:00pm Project Generators’ Hub Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Project Generators’ Hub features companies taking exploration ideas and turning them into active projects. These ‘Project Generators’ typically maintain a portfolio of projects that can be advanced by creating joint-venture partnerships with other companies. Interested in participating as a Project Generators’ Hub exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 2:00pm Core Shack Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The Core Shack showcases recent discoveries, leading prospects, advanced projects and operating mines from around the world. AME’s 2026 Core Shack will feature drill core samples from projects in diverse countries and settings representing a broad array of deposit types and project stages. Interested in participating as a Core Shack exhibitor? Click here to learn more and apply. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 2:00pm Indigenous Marketplace Concourse Indigenous Programming Location: Concourse, outside Ballrooms A/B/C AME is pleased to host an Indigenous Marketplace during AME Roundup 2026. Diverse vendors from around the province are invited to display and sell their creations and share their stories with conference delegates. Vendors: A Feather and a Stone Jewelry Design BeLeeV / Brenda Lee Asp Designs Cedar Hot Sauce Cheryl’s Trading Post Fern & Flower Swú’wa Beads Hawk Lace Lorna Gemstone Jewelry Michaelhilldesigns Sabian’s Arts and Crafts Shining Bear Designs Soxwm Wood Creations Sweetgrass Soap The Ivory Kraken Company The Salmon and Jerky Girls Tradish Canada Yamelst Designs More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 11:30am Geophysics Ballroom A/B Speaker Sessions This new session will highlight the latest generation of geophysical data, techniques, and innovations that demonstrate the role of geophysics in the future of successful mineral exploration. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 2:00pm Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall The bustling Exhibit Hall is the heart and soul of the conference and is back to full capacity for 2026. Nothing beats the hum of energy and conversation in a busy Exhibit Hall so take a walk through between 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday – Wednesday and 9 AM – 2 PM on Thursday. Remember, the Exhibitors do change from day-to-day so be sure to drop by everyday! For Exhibitors: visit this page for more information. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 2:30pm Poster Display Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit HallStudents The Poster Display is Canada’s premier venue for dissemination and examination of applied mineral deposit and exploration geoscience research. Hosting presenters from leading government, academic and industry research organizations, the Poster Display facilitates the sharing of pioneering work on the genesis and distribution of mineral resources throughout Canada, and beyond. The Poster Display also enjoys participation from graduate students working at universities across Canada and around the world, and AME is proud to promote the excellent work being done by the mineral deposit community. In addition to presenting cutting-edge research, student contributors will be competing for the most innovative, interesting and accessible economic geoscience presentation of the year. More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 2:00pm AME Store Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall New for 2026! Get your hands on exclusive AME-branded socks, sweaters, caps, and more at the AME Booth (#1117) in the Exhibit Hall. Available for purchase Monday through Thursday. Socks – $19 Pullover Sweater – $50 WIRTH Hat – $55 Helly Hansen Vest – $115 More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 2:00pm AME Roundup Photobooth Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit Hall Location: Exhibit Hall, Booth 81 Check out our new photobooth on Wednesday and Thursday to capture the moment with friends, colleagues, or solo and share your AME Roundup experience on social media using hashtag #AMERoundup2026 More Details Add to Calendar 9:00am – 12:30pm Complimentary Headshots Exhibit Hall Events & NetworkingExhibit Hall Location: Exhibit Hall, Booth 87 Dress for success and visit the on-site professional photographer to update your business headshot. More Details Add to Calendar 10:00am – 2:00pm Agnico Eagle Bistro Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Enjoy a latte or delicious treat, in the bustle of the Exhibit Hall More Details Add to Calendar 12:30pm – 1:15pm Toronto Stock Exchange Market Close Ballroom A/B Speaker SessionsEvents & Networking At the closing ceremony, we invite attendees to join us to close the market on the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange. All welcome. More Details Add to Calendar 12:30pm – 4:30pm [SOLD OUT] Choosing and Using Geophysical Tools for Exploration and Mining – Navigating the Spectrum of Options Meeting Room 13 Short Courses Presented by: Society of Economic Geologists This is a course for geologists and will provide a consistent framework for choosing and using the appropriate geophysical tools.  Fundamentals of rock properties will be covered to establish a foundation for lectures on the multitude of tools available to the exploration geologist. Geophysical tools covered will include Gravity, Magnetics, Muons, Direct Current Resistivity (DC), Induced Polarization (IP), Electromagnetics and Seismic. Each lecture will follow the framework provided in the introduction to provide a complete review of the technique from initial selection to synthesis with other data sets. Key case studies will highlight real world examples, and the course will end with a panel discussion highlighting what the future for these various techniques may look like.  Ample time will be allotted for discussion and questions. The course aims to provide exploration geologists with; 1) the knowledge needed to select the appropriate geophysical tool for a variety of exploration questions, 2) the understanding of the role of service providers, and 3) the basics of integrating that data back into their workflows. More Details Add to Calendar Registration Now OpenAME Roundup is where deals are made, talent is discovered, and trends are set. Register Now