Minerals for a Changing World
AME Roundup 2026 Registration Now Open
From January 26 to 29, 2026, we look forward to welcoming delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, students, government, and Indigenous leaders in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.
For explorers, by explorers.
Events
Speaker Sessions
Each carefully moderated technical session features hand-selected speakers, leaders, geologists, researchers and innovators at the forefront of mineral exploration and discovery.
Events & Networking
Each January, AME Roundup provides a wide range of opportunities for conference attendees to meet new people and reconnect with friends and colleagues.
Exhibit Hall
The AME Exhibit Hall is a dynamic four-day trade show featuring key players in mineral exploration, development, mining and reclamation.
Short Courses
AME Roundup short courses are one- or two-day learning opportunities to take a deep dive into relevant and specific topics.
Partner Events
Alongside AME Roundup, numerous companies, groups and associations organize events to connect with conference attendees.
Students
Walk the Exhibit Hall, connect at the Student Industry Networking Event, present a Poster, or learn the basics at the Student Short Course.Events
Speaker Sessions
Each carefully moderated technical session features hand-selected speakers, leaders, geologists, researchers and innovators at the forefront of mineral exploration and discovery.
Events & Networking
Each January, AME Roundup provides a wide range of opportunities for conference attendees to meet new people and reconnect with friends and colleagues.
Exhibit Hall
The AME Exhibit Hall is a dynamic four-day trade show featuring key players in mineral exploration, development, mining and reclamation.
Short Courses
AME Roundup short courses are one- or two-day learning opportunities to take a deep dive into relevant and specific topics.
Partner Events
Alongside AME Roundup, numerous companies, groups and associations organize events to connect with conference attendees.
Students
Walk the Exhibit Hall, connect at the Student Industry Networking Event, present a Poster, or learn the basics at the Student Short Course.Speakers
Tom McCulley
Chief Technical Officer, Anglo American
Sasa Jarvis
National Co-Leader of Mining and Partner at McMillan LLP, McMillan LLP
Paul D. Gray
V.P. Exploration, Luca Mining Corp.
Matthew Manor
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Mineral Deposit Research Unit – University of British Columbia
Avery Shenfeld
Managing Director and Chief Economist, CIBC Capital Markets
Charles Macmichael
Managing Partner for ERM Canada, ERM Consultants Canada Ltd
Bill Arling
VP Relationships, Kakin Group of Companies
Ocean Van Mierlo
Field Technician, Tahltan ERM
Calvin Carlick
Vice President Partnerships, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation
Ernest Betsina
Chief, Dettah, Yellowknives Dene First Nation
Zoe Mullard
Partner, ERM
Sabrina Dias
CEO, SOOP Strategies Inc.
Geneieve Pelletier
Environmental Regulatory Manager, Skeena Gold + Silver
Kyle Patterson
President and Geophysical Consultant, Convolutions Geoscience Corporation
David Thornton
Managing Director, Americas, Newmont
Darcy Vis
President, Tripoint Geological Services Ltd.
Jeremy Niemi
Senior Vice President Exploration and Evaluation, Sterling Metals
Robert Cohen
VP & Sr. Portfolio Manager, Scotia Global Asset Management
Thomas Lamont
Assistant Professor, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Dawn Kellett
Research Scientist, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
Andrea McLaren
Regional Sales Manager – Americas, Chrysos Corporation
Anne Thompson
President, PetraScience Consultants Inc.
Marcus Adam
Director, Exploration, Seabridge Gold
Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty
Grand Chief, Tłı̨chǫ Government
Minister Caroline Wawzonek
Minister Responsible for Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains, Government of the Northwest Territories
Emily Miller
Minerals Specialist, British Columbia Geological Survey
Tania Barron
Founder, Social Performance & Sustainability, Earth and Equity
Marlena Anderson
Manager, Social Performance, Teck Resources Limited
Dr. Robert Carpenter, P.Geo.
President & CEO, Prospector Metals Corp
Rudy Bakker
Geology Superintendent, Northern Star Resources
Dr. Rohan Wolfe
Consultant, CopperCorp
Audrey Graham
Mineral Deposit Geologist, British Columbia Geological Survey
Brigette A. Martini
Global Principal, Spectral Geoscience, Anglo American
Mark Saxon
CEO, T2 Metals Corp
Geraldine Estay
Senior Geophysicist, Lundin Mining
Jean-Philippe Mercier
B.Eng., Ph.D., Geophysics, Caur Technologies
Bob Carmichael
Vice President, Exploration, NGEx Minerals Ltd.
Jim Lang
Consulting Chief Geoscientist, Amarc Resources Ltd
Steve Blower
VP, Exploration, Vizsla Copper Corp.
Janessa Kosar North
CEO, Kiciwapa Cree Nation
Tiera Naber
Economic Geologist, Yukon Geological Survey
Mark Ferguson
Director, Global Head of Metals Markets, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Gloria Lopez
Senior Geologist, Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience
Dr. Catherine Mottram
Associate Professor in Geology, University of Portsmouth, UK
Kevin Byrne
Chief Geoscientist, VRIFY Technology Inc.
Dave Lawie
Chief Geoscientist, IMDEX
Mason Dykstra
Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder, MinersAI
Steven Gray
Exploration Manager, Agnico Eagle Ltd
David Rhys
Consulting structural geologist, Panterra Geoservices Inc.
Cam Bartsch
Structural Geologist, B2 Gold
Rick Rule
President & CEO, Rule Investment Media
Michael Gentile
Strategic Investor in the Junior Mining Sector and Co-Founder of Bastion Asset Management, Bastion Asset Management
Dr. Dean M. Peterson
Chief Geologist, Big Rock Exploration
Kenneth Bush
Exploration Manager, Southern Cross Gold Consolidated
Paul Köttering
Project Lead, Vorticity Inc.
Wade Greene Brunham
Partner (ERM)/Director (Tahltan ERM), ERM Consultants Canada Ltd/Tahltan ERM
Allan Cramm
SR Technical Advisor, Novamera Inc
Wyatt Bain
Assistant Professor, Hodder Chair in Economic Geology, Western University, Dept of Earth Sciences
Matthew Penney
President & Consulting Geophysicist, Hardrock Geophysics
Alex Coutu
General Manager, Rosor Corp.
Theron Finley
Surficial Geologist, Yukon Geological Survey
David Szumigala
Senior Minerals Geologist, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Gordon Clarke
Director Mineral Development Office, British Columbia Geological Survey
Christy Smith
Senior Vice President Indigenous Interests and Community Wellbeing, Falkirk Environmental Consultants
Thomas Mumford
Geologist, Scottie ResourcesSponsors
AME Roundup is the premier gathering place for thousands of geoscientists, prospectors, financiers, investors, suppliers and indigenous partners. Find out how your company can support AME at Roundup 2026 and through additional sponsorship opportunities online and in-person throughout the year.
Get Involved
There are numerous opportunities to participate in AME Roundup, including the Exhibit Hall, Core Shack, Project Generators Hub and Prospectors’ Tent, Media Partnerships, speaking, training and volunteer opportunities.
AME Membership
Your membership gives AME a stronger voice to help shape and influence exploration policy in BC. As a member, you’ll join other long-time members who understand the industry, know the business cycles and how to navigate the challenges companies in our industry face.