The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame selects and inducts individuals from all facets of the mining industry. They have two things in common: their significant and lasting impact on Canada’s mining industry, and through their achievements, their contribution to the high standard of living shared by all Canadians.
1998
Stephen P. Ogryzlo (1911 – 2000)
Few mining men have made as many and as varied contributions to the industry as Stephen Ogryzlo. A globe-trotter long before it became fas...
1998
Murray Pezim (1921 – 1998)
Mining promoters have been an integral part of the Canadian mining industry for more than a century, with some more dedicated to discovery...
1998
Gerald G. Hatch (1922 – 2014)
Described justly as “a national asset”, Gerald Hatch has been honoured numerous times for his outstanding contributions to the advance...
1998
Franklin G.T. Pickard (1933 – 1996)
Franklin Pickard was a miner’s miner and the first Sudbury native to head up a major nickel company. He joined Falconbridge as a young p...
1997
Joseph Burr Tyrrell (1858 – 1957)
Joseph Tyrrell has been variously described as the doyen of Canadian mining men, the dean of mining, the man who conquered the Canadian No...
1997
Franklin K. Spragins (1914 – 1978)
Franklin Spragins was a risk taking engineer and a visionary business leader whose efforts led to the successful development of Canada’s...
1997
Alfred Powis (1930 – 2007)
Alfred Powis is a company builder with exceptional leadership skills and a keen eye for opportunity. During his tenure as chief executive ...
1997
Walter Holyk (1921 – 2004)
An enquiring mind, skill as a field geologist and the desire to find orebodies led Walter Holyk to make an outstanding contribution to the...
