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.
2020
Ebe Scherkus (b. 1952)
The remarkable success and longevity of Agnico Eagle Mines owes much to Eberhard (“Ebe”) Scherkus, a multi-faceted geologist and profe...
2019
James W. Gill (b. 1949)
James Gill secured a place in mining history through the exceptional success and staying power of Aur Resources.
2019
James M. Franklin (1942-2024)
James Franklin is a distinguished geoscientist who helped build and advance the knowledge base of Canada’s minerals industry.
2019
Brian K. G. Meikle (1932 – 2016)
The greatest discoveries are transformative, and Brian Meikle is one of only a few modern-era geologists who achieved this pinnacle of suc...
2019
A.M. “Sandy” Laird (b. 1934)
During a 39-year career with Placer Dome and predecessor Placer Development, Sandy Laird was directly involved in transforming at least 15...
2018
A. Terrance MacGibbon (b. 1946)
Few modern-era exploration geologists have made the transition to company builder and mine developer as successfully as Terry MacGibbon. H...
2018
Robert A. Gannicott (1947 – 2016)
Robert (Bob) Gannicott was a pioneer of Arctic mineral exploration and a visionary entrepreneur who helped unlock the downstream value of ...
2018
Ross J. Beaty (b. 1951)
The career achievements of Ross Beaty are as multi-dimensional as the man and the companies he founded and led over almost four decades. H...
