2026 Annual Mineral Exploration Summit   Recently updated !

The 16th Annual Mineral Exploration Summit will be held OCTOBER 20, 2026 at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada


SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT –  Registration is now open!

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, 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 13, 2026:

     Members: $275

     Nonmembers: $425 (includes a NMEC membership through 2026)

Late registration after Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and onsite:

     Members: $375

     Nonmembers: $525 (includes a NMEC membership through 2027)

On-site registration desk opens at 7:30 am Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and will be available until noon. Or register now below


Summit Program

The AMES program is still being finalized and speakers confirmed. The meeting will be held from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a luncheon (with speaker) and an evening reception to follow.

Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. (continues all day) and includes a Continental Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Morning Sessions

  • 8:00-8:30 – Elizabeth Zbinden, President, Nevada Mineral Exploration Coalition: Election and Business Meeting (annual report).
  • 8:30-10:15 – First Morning Session:
    • Three presentations covering actions and polices of the new administration, and their effects on the Nevada exploration & mining industry:
      • Mark Compton, Executive Director, AEMA –  a review of issues AEMA is working on (title pending)
      • Rich DeLong, Nevada State Assembly (District 36, and Natural Resources Committee): a review of state legislative issues that affect the mining community
      • Jeff Parshley, new director, Mackay School – (title and topic pending)
  • 10:15-10:30 – Coffee break
  • 10:30-12:00 – Second Morning Session
    • Panel – Overstaking issue
      • Moderator, Mark Travis
      • Panelist, Frank Noland, National Gold/Aurum Ridge Resources
      • ??

Luncheon

  • 11:45-1:30 – Luncheon: Speaker: Teresa Benitez Thompson, candidate for House of Representatives CD-2 OR: Mark Amodei, outgoing Congressman, CD-2. (topic and title pending)

Afternoon Sessions

  • 1:30-3:00 – First Afternoon Session
    • 1:30-2:00 – Debra Struhsacker, Environmental Permitting and Government Relations Consultant: review of issues facing the mining and exploration industry (title pending)
    • 2:00-3:00 – AI in Mineral & Geothermal Exploration
      • Tyler Hall, ExplorTech (title pending)
      • ??
  • 3:00-3:15 – Coffee break
  • 3:15-4:00 – Second Afternoon Session
    • OPEN

Post Session

  • 4:00-6:00 – Reception

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. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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 Elizabeth Zbinden for additional display/promotion opportunities (elizabeth.zbinden@rmgeoscience.com)


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


To Register to attend the 2026 Annual Mineral Exploration Summit, please use the form below

-or- If you prefer to not renew online, click here to download and print the 2026 AMES Registration Form


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