Five mining legends to be inducted to Canadian hall of fame
VANCOUVER (miningweekly.com) – The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will induct five mining celebrities into the list of extraordinary mining leaders at the yearly dinner to be held for the first time at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
According to a news release, Canadian mining celebrity Robert McEwen leads the list of inductees for the 29th iteration of the yearly event.
"We are very proud to continue our tradition of recognising the careers and leadership demonstrated by those who have made outstanding contributions to the mining sector. This exemplary group of mining experts, innovators and pioneering Canadians are global leaders of the highest calibre," said Mining Hall of Fame chairperson Bill Roscoe.
The list of inductees includes:
James Carter for his leadership role in Canada’s oil sands, being noted for his contribution to the transform Fort McMurray, Alberta into a powerful economic engine for the nation while building Syncrude Canada into one of the world's largest and most successful energy producers.
Robert (Rob) McEwen is one of Canada's most innovative, original and dynamic mining entrepreneurs. He is best known for transforming Goldcorp from a holding company into a global gold-mining powerhouse and revitalising Ontario's Red Lake gold mine.
Donald McLeod is a revered and iconic figure in Canada's mining industry and an inspirational role model for young mining entrepreneurs. Born in Stewart, BC, he is best known for developing the Brandywine and Summit gold mines in BC, and for making high-grade gold discoveries at the Brucejack project.
William (Steve) Vaughan has helped elevate the stature of Canada's mining industry at home and abroad as a leading expert and advisor on natural resource law, project finance and mineral policy matters for more than 40 years.
John Zigarlick, Jr was a visionary mine-maker and company-builder who left an enduring legacy in Canada's North through innovative infrastructure development and the formation of progressive Aboriginal business partnerships.
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