2024 Annual Mineral Exploration Summit   Recently updated !

The 14th Annual Mineral Exploration Summit will be held OCTOBER 24, 2024, at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada


FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT – SAVE THE DATE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  Anyone involved or interested in any facet of Nevada’s mining industry.  

WHAT IS THE Nevada Mineral Exploration Coalition (NMEC)?  A not-for-profit, non-partisan coalition of small businesses and individuals engaged in, or in support of, mineral exploration and development activities in the State of Nevada. Our mission is to Preserve and Promote the mineral exploration industry of Nevada. 

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL MINERAL EXPLORATION SUMMIT? The Summit brings together industry, legislative and regulatory decision makers as well as representatives of other non-governmental organizations to discuss topics of critical importance to the exploration industry of Nevada. 

PROGRAM DETAILS:  The program details will be added here as it is fleshed out. The Program being developed will include presentations and panel discussions on issues related to legislation, regulation, public lands access, the current lithium boom plus updates from government agencies and industry organizations

REGISTRATION: Your registration includes continental breakfast, plated lunch with keynote speaker, and an afternoon reception with hosted hors d’oeuvres and bar. You are encouraged to register for the Summit at the bottom of this page

Early registration thru Tuesday, October 17, 2024:

     Members: $250

     Nonmembers: $400 (includes a NMEC membership through 2025)

Late registration after Tuesday, October 17, 2024, and onsite:

     Members: $350

     Nonmembers: $500 (includes a NMEC membership through 2025)

On-site registration desk opens at 7:30 am Tuesday, October 24, 2024, and will be available until noon. Or register now below


Summit Program

Registration starts 7:30 a.m. (continues all day)

Breakfast Burritos: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • 8:00-8:15 – Dave Shaddrick, President, Nevada Mineral Exploration Coalition: Election and Business Meeting (annual report)

First morning Sessions

  • 8:15-8:45 – Mark Compton (AEMA): Political/Regulatory Update
  • 8:45-9:15 – Amanda Hilton, President, Nevada Mining Association: (title to be announced)
  • 9:15-9:45 – Jeff Clark, Founder/Editor, The Paydirt Prospector: (title to be announced)
  • 9:45-10:15 – Mark Travis, Consulting Economic Geologist: U.S. Uranium: Policy & Exploration
  • 10:15-10:30 – Coffee break

Second morning sessions

  • 10:30-11:00 – Lucia Patterson, Geologist/GIS Specialist, Nevada Division of Minerals: (title to be announced)
  • 11:00-11:30 – Deborah Goetz, President /CEO, Landres Management Services: (title to be announced)
  • 11:30-12:00 – Chase McNamara, Policy Advisor on Natural Resources for Governor Lombardo: (title to be announced)

Luncheon

  • 12:00-1:00 – Luncheon: Rich DeLong, Nevada State Assemblyman: Natural Resource issues in the upcoming legislative session

First afternoon sessions

  • 1:00-2:30 – Eli Turner, Project Geologist, Orogen Royalties: Comprehensive review of public lands issues AND Debbie Struhsacker, Environmental Permitting and Government Relations Consultant: (title to be announced)
  • 2:30-3:15 – LeRoy Shingoitewa, Tribal Monitor Group Manager/Program Lead, WestLand Engineering & Environmental Services AND Chantae Lessard – Head of Mason Resources, Hudbay Minerals: (title to be announced)
  • 3:15-3:30 – Coffee break

Second afternoon sessions

  • 3:30-4:00 – Alan Morris, Consultant, Surge Battery Metals: (title to be announced)
  • 4:00-5:30 – Lithium Panel: From exploration to recycling
    • Caleb Cage, Coordinator, NV Battery Coalition
    • Tim Crowley, Vice President, Lithium Americas
    • Matt Roberts, Director of Communications, AquaMetals
    • Scott Jolcover, Chief Resource Officer, American Battery Technology

Post sessions

  • 5:30-7:30 – Reception

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The AMES is the primary fund-raising event for the NMEC and we encourage you to support our efforts through a contribution as a sponsor of the event. Being a Sponsor will help defray the cost of the Summit and insure NMEC’s continued ability to benefit the Nevada exploration industry. Sponsors will have their company’s name and logo prominently displayed on the Sponsor Board at the meeting and in the printed event program. 

SUPPORT LEVELS: Are listed below

  • Platinum: $5,000 (includes two complimentary registrations and expanded display space)
  • Diamond: $1,500 (includes one complimentary registration and expanded display space)
  • Gold:  $1,000 (includes complimentary expanded display space)
  • Silver: $750
  • Bronze: $500
  • Copper: $250
  • Any $ Amount you wish to contribute

Contact Dave Shaddrick for additional display/promotion opportunities (dshaddrick@aol.com)


If you would like to donate to this year’s Summit – use this link : Mineral Exploration Summit Sponsorship


To Register to attend the 2024 Annual Mineral Exploration Summit, please use the form below

-or- If you prefer to not renew online, click here to download and print the 2024 AMES Registration Form


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