Advantages and fees

The Mineral Exploration Association is a non-profit organization that brings together 1,110 experts in the exploration sector and 180 companies, corporate members, and industry leaders.

By joining the QMEA, you are joining the prospectors, geologists, geophysicists, brokers, tax specialists, lawyers, as well as the firms, companies and equipment manufacturers who are the most important players in the world of exploration in Quebec.

Knowledge, tools and mobilization

The QMEA listens to and consults its members in order to defend their rights and make their concerns heard by the government. We regularly intervene with social and political stakeholders to assert the importance of exploration for the economic development of Quebec.

Our commitment is to inform our members of changes, good practices and to support the development of a responsible industry and sustainable practice. It is important for us to listen and make the concerns of our members heard.

Guidance in the areas of:
  • Policy
  • Permit application
  • Community relations
  • Access to territories
  • Relations with investors
  • Geoscientific knowledge

Networking and
Knowledge

Our members can consult our directory of experts composed of 1,100 professionals. This directory creates a vast network to establish relationships with the most influential players in the industry. It includes prospectors, geologists, geophysicists, brokers, tax specialists, lawyers and investors.

The QMEA organizes two events each year exclusively for its members. Explo Abitibi and Xplor are unique opportunities to meet stakeholders in the exploration sector, create business relationships and attend high-level workshops on geoscience and financial topics, as well as panels delivered by captivating experts.

 

Exclusive to members :
  • Right to run for election to sit on the board of directors of the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association.
  • Right to vote (electronically) during the elections of the annual general meeting.
  • Eligibility for the QMEA awards presented at the Recognition Gala.
  • Preferential rates for advertising placement on our various platforms.
  • Presence in the member directory on the QMEA website.
  • Member rate on overnight stays at the Monville Hotel in downtown Montreal and at the Le Capitole Hotel in Quebec City.

Privilege corporate membership

Some corporate members choose the QMEA Privilege Membership, an endorsement that provides greater visibility on the site and in our communications.

For more information on this membership, contact Ian Clermont, Director of Communications, at 819-762-1599 ext. 2221.

Annual membership

Register

Individual membership – Student

 

$20

Individual membership

 

$100

Corporate membership – Organization and association

 

$500

Corporate membership – Company

 

$1,000

Privilege corporate membership

 

$2,000