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AME consulted its members and created an insightful summary of issues facing the industry with upcoming Mineral Tenure Act Reform. Now is the time to respectfully give the BC government your feedback and ideas that will shape MTA reform. We have until Aug 6th, 2024 to provide feedback to MTA@gov.bc.ca to inform proposed changes. Check out https://lnkd.in/eHwXPpT9 to learn more about the BC government’s 2 phase approach. 1: Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MCCF) 2: Mineral Tenure Act Reform (MTA Reform) Your input is essential to shape proposed changes! MTA@gov.bc.ca

🌱 Elevating Indigenous Voices in Mineral Exploration 🌱 As we anticipate changes to the BC Mineral Tenure Act, it's crucial to amplify Indigenous perspectives in every step of project design, exploration, and implementation. AME - Association for Mineral Exploration "What We Heard" Report, now available, captures invaluable insights from discussions with Indigenous communities and industry stakeholders. This report underscores the importance of genuine collaboration and integrating Indigenous knowledge and priorities into our practices. By embracing these perspectives, we can foster innovation and build stronger, more respectful partnerships that benefit all. Kirby Muldoe, Hup Wil Lax A, shared at the Kitimat Session, "I encourage the mining industry to consult early and to consult often with Indigenous Peoples, before you even set foot on Indigenous Territories, while you are still in the planning stage. I am sure I speak for many Indigenous Peoples when I say we are not against resource extraction, we are for responsible and sustainable extraction methods. In this time of ever-changing climate, global warming, extreme and unpredictable weather events, droughts, heat domes, floods, wildfires, etc. we must do everything we can to reduce our emissions and careless use of resources such as water. Investment in the mining industry will not cease to exist implementing the UNDRIP and FPIC, it will ensure certainty for investors." Let's shape a future where Indigenous voices lead the way in sustainable exploration and responsible resource management. Together, we can ensure our role in the energy transition is guided by respect, inclusivity, and shared prosperity. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g3QAGqpw #MineralExploration #IndigenousLeadership #CollaborateForChange #Partnerships #RespectfulExploration

Securing critical minerals for energy transition requires collective action. Without mineral exploration, mining for critical minerals doesn't happen. In fact nine out of the ten metals mines currently in operation in BC were discovered by prospectors, and one by a junior mining company, not major mining companies. Given the government’s Critical Mineral Strategy, it is crucial that the government actively supports the initial stages of the mining process, ensuring fairness for independent prospectors and exploration companies. AME - Association for Mineral Exploration’s recently released “What We Heard” report summarizes recent engagement AME undertook with members and mining stakeholders to discuss impacts of the Mineral Tenure Act modernization process on the mineral exploration and mining industries. Special shout out to Jack Middleton, Sedgwick Strategies Director of Public Policy who worked on this report and rightfully remarked that "This kind of grassroots, member driven, approach to policy development is important for membership organizations and will hopefully encourage the government to consider working people, who are impacted by their policy choices."

Last week, AME published the "What We Heard" Report, offering insights into how the modernization of the Mineral Tenure Act impacts the mineral exploration and mining industries. This report is based on a comprehensive consultation process with our members and key industry stakeholders. Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gU_NaN2K

Recently a friend of mine in the mining sector connected with me regarding the work that the AME - Association for Mineral Exploration has been up to. Did you know that nine out of the ten metals mines currently in operation in BC were discovered by prospectors, and one by a junior mining company, not major mining companies? This situation emphasizes the need for a more collaborative approach to policymaking in the mining and mineral exploration sector. Given the government’s Critical Mineral Strategy, it is crucial that the government actively supports the initial stages of the mining process, ensuring fairness for independent prospectors and exploration companies. AME’s recently released “What We Heard” report summarizes recent engagement AME undertook with members and mining stakeholders to discuss impacts of the Mineral Tenure Act modernization process on the mineral exploration and mining industries. #mining | #criticalminerals

Tickets Closing Today 📣 Sector Briefing - Critical Minerals Western Australia’s mineral endowment leaves the state ideally placed to capitalise on the opportunities created by the world’s clean energy shift. Join us for our next Sector Briefing as we take an in-depth look at the crucial role WA can play during this transformative global period. WA Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael will present the government’s vision for WA’s resources sector future, addressing the opportunities, complexities and volatilities associated with emerging mineral markets. Following the keynote, a panel of industry leaders will examine the opportunities and obstacles within the sector. Don’t miss your chance to explore the future of Western Australia’s resources sector and uncover new opportunities in the critical minerals landscape. Keynote Hon. David Michael MLA Minster for Mines and Petroleum; Ports; Road Safety; Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport Panel Bill Beament Managing Director, DEVELOP Angela Glover Chief Operating Officer, Northern Minerals Rohan McDougall Director, Curtin University Raj Surendran Chief Executive, Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia Thursday 20 June Grand Ballroom, Crown Perth BREAKFAST | 7am (for a 7.30am start) to 9am BOOK NOW | https://lnkd.in/gC3FUeMK With thanks to our Host Partner BDO and Event Partners Bulls N' Bears with Matt Birney, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, Curtin University, PARC Engineering Pty Ltd, Perth USAsia Centre and REMSMART #bnevents #businessnews #events #perthevents #criticalminerals #westernaustralia #resources #mining

Philippa and Alexander will share valuable insights into the innovation and technologies that they are applying to build more #sustainable, #copper and #gold operations.

Today’s InDaily Top 100 South Australian Companies marks its tenth year and celebrates this milestone alongside Santos Ltd who have ranked #1 every year. Santos makes up 38% of the Index’s value and is an integral player in our state’s history and its future. They also celebrate 70 years of energy leadership this year. Beach Energy Ltd ranked third and highlighted the ongoing importance of oil and gas, which account for 41% of the Index value by industry. Rising 14 places since last year, Cooper Energy secured 17th place. Flinders Port Holdings Pty Limited retains its position in the top 10 for a fourth year, ranking #9 on the Business Index. FPH operate seven ports across SA and is key to the sector’s supply chain, strategically partnering with industry to grow our state. Congratulations to the winner of the South Australian Rising Star Award, Exact Contracting, recognising their ascendancy of 49 places this year to #28 on the Business Index. Established by Greg Rhodes in 1992, the business is now led by Alex Rhodes and is a proven performer in the agriculture, civil, mining and water industries. Fyfe Pty Ltd has grown from a small office in Adelaide to a national business and rose 25 places in the rankings this year to #47. SACOME also congratulates Rex Minerals Ltd (ASX:RXM), Hillgrove Resources and Andromeda Metals for their strong performance in 2024 and welcomes new Business Index entrants Epic Energy and Magnetite Mines to the Top 100. SACOME congratulates all our member companies who made the Top 100: 1. Santos 3. Beach Energy 9. Flinders Port Holdings 17. Cooper Energy 28 Exact Contracting 29. Rex Minerals 33. Epic Energy 47. Fyfe 50. Hillgrove Resources 90. Andromeda Metals 95 Magnetite Mines “Over the past 45 years, SACOME has grown alongside South Australia's resources sector. It is a privilege to advocate for and on behalf the sector which makes up a significant percentage of the 2024 SA Business Index’s total value.” Rebecca Knol, CEO SACOME

Victoria catch-up to the rest of Australia The Victorian Government has finally released their Critical Minerals Roadmap, something AMEC and industry has been calling on for some time. It was first announced in the 2022 State Budget. Their neighbours to the North (NSW) recently released a second version of their 5-year strategy. Meanwhile, Victoria is the second last jurisdication in Australia to have a strategy in place. AMEC Chief Executive Warren Pearce said, "While this is well overdue, we welcome Victoria stepping into the critical minerals space. With more to be done, this has the potential to attract federal funding and provide companies with direction for these emerging markets." The roadmap will consider critical mineral processing and battery production including downstream processing opportunities, energy storage product design, production and recycling for local and export markets. The government has estimated Victoria’s critical minerals endowment worth in the order of $200 billion and could support up to 7,000 jobs. Released today as part of a broader 'Economic Growth Statement', the Association will continue to work with the Victorian Government and Resources Victoria, to ensure members and key stakeholders are aware of the priorities as the strategy is rolls out. To read the full Roadmap visit ➡️https://ow.ly/quTB50Unbjx 📸 Victoria’s Demonstrated Critical Mineral and Strategic Material Resources. Credit - Victorian Government #CriticalMinerals #ResourceDevelopment #GovernmentStrategy #EconomicGrowth

Had the privelage of moderating the Arctic Energy and Resource Symposium panel on, “Prospects for the growth of Critical Minerals and Northern Partnerships and Next Steps for Carbon Free Energy for Critical Mineral Projects”. The panelists included Claudine Lee (VP, Corporate Social Responsibility for NorZinc) and April Hayward, Ph.D., MBA (Finance) (Chief Sustainability Officer for Li-FT Power). Key takeaways included: - The Northwest Territories have some exciting critical mineral projects. - We have the necessary infrastructure in a lot of cases to get to market. - We can extract in an ethical fashion with a low carbon footprint. - Meaningful Indigenous partnerships are key and top of mind for both projects. - If Canada is serious about a critical mineral strategy than we must work with junior exploration companies to reduce the market volatility so that projects can be expedited and not constrained by access to capital. Both April and Claudine are absolute professionals at what they do. I would encourage you to connect with them if you are interested in best practices on sustainable mining projects. #mining #criticalminerals #sustainability #community #indigenousbusiness #partnerships #supplychain