M&E at the Mineral Exploration Roundup
Photos and other highlights brought back from the AME BC 2015 Mineral Exploration Roundup in Vancouver
Sustainability was a common theme at this year’s Roundup, according to Hawkins. He said, “Saving energy and money and being more environmentally friendly is top-notch right now.” — Robert Hawkins photo
Thousands of geoscientists, prospectors, investors and other industry insiders gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre East in January for the 2015 Mineral Exploration Roundup.
Organized by the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia, the Roundup is the third largest annual conference in Vancouver. This year, the Roundup saw more than 6,700 participants from 35 countries.
As usual, it was geared toward junior explorers or those looking to showcase their projects—and according to Robert Hawkins, they didn’t go unnoticed. Hawkins is an advertising consultant for Mining & Exploration (M&E) magazine and he noted a strong interest in the Core Shack at this year’s Roundup.
Hawkins attended all four days of the event. Here are some photo highlights that he brought back to M&E headquarters:
The new eXom drone from senseFly made an appearance at the Roundup. Autonomous drones like this one are rapidly making their way into the mining industry. — Robert Hawkins photo
Earl Hope is the Investor Relations person for Canadian Zinc Corporation. — Robert Hawkins photo
The Prospectors Tent gave independent prospectors an opportunity to display their mineral properties and discoveries. — Robert Hawkins photo
At the Roundup, special attention was given to encouraging young ones to pursue a career in mining. Here is a group of youngsters from the Mineral Resources Education Program of B.C. (MineralsEd), trying on safety gear from the Deakin Equipment booth. — Robert Hawkins photo
Dan Meldrum (L), president of Meldrum Geological Contracting Ltd., and Glenn Granger, who is the geomatics consultant for Eagle Mapping, were at the Roundup. — Robert Hawkins photo
Hy-Tech Drilling, based in Smithers, B.C., was one of the 340 booths featured in the exhibit hall. — Robert Hawkins photo
This was the Roundup’s first time being held in the Vancouver Convention Centre East—Canada Place. — Robert Hawkins photo
