Association of Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference: Critical minerals and mining ecosystem in Pacific Northwest and Alaska

Event type: Trade show

Date: January 26 to 29, 2026

Location: Vancouver, Brittish Columbia

Industry: Mining, Financial and insurance services

Export Theme(s): Indigenous people

Registration deadline: January 20, 2026

Who should apply:
  • Canadian companies leading on critical minerals and mining exploration and operations
  • Canadian mining industry suppliers
  • Canadian critical minerals financiers and investors

Event description

The Association of Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup is a premier international conference for the global mineral exploration industry. Hosted by AME annually in Vancouver, British Columbia, the event attracts:

  • geoscientists
  • prospectors
  • investors
  • other industry leaders

At the heart of North America Pacific Northwest and Alaska’s critical mineral and mining ecosystem, Vancouver hosts over 1,000 mining companies. The AME Roundup has already attracted over 7,000 registrants from more than 40 countries looking to develop business opportunities with Canadian stakeholders.

To make the most of this event, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada , organizes a business program over the course of the conference to help Canadian organizations. 

TCS program agenda

  • Understanding Mining and Critical Minerals Opportunities in the North America Pacific Northwest (PNW) region
  • Panel discussion on Canada's critical minerals investment advantages
  • Mining sector innovation collaboration in the PNW region 
  • B2B meetings with foreign investors
  • B2B meetings between mining sector buyers and suppliers 

Registration

To participate in the TCS program, please contact Akiko Onozuka at Consulate General of Canada in Seattle.

Benefits of participating

  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • Participate in networking events
  • Participate in pre-organized business-to-business meetings
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service

How the program works

  • Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: The TCS organizes curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
  • Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.

Contact us

Akiko Onozuka

Senior Trade Commissioner
akiko.onozuka@international.gc.ca

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