The Golden Gate Bridge construction site was the first site to be designated as a “hard hat area.” Courtesy of Bullard Edward W. Bullard returned home after World War I with a metal helmet he had worn as an American infantryman, a.k.a. a doughboy, during combat and the spark of an idea for something that …
“The fact that mining geophysics was in its infancy was one of the attractions to become involved. All that were needed to succeed in the early days were an inquisitive mind, an understanding of physics and a strong desire to find out what was under the ground.” Norman Patterson Mining Geophysics: A Canadian Story recounts how …
As we continue our month-long celebration of perception at CIM, we’re excited to highlight our “Social Responsibility & Education Awards” category. These awards emphasize the transformative impact of individuals who are dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and education within the mining industry. Two notable awards within this category are the Diversity & Inclusion Award and the …
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Diversity & Inclusion Award Winners (clockwise from top left): Donna Beneteau (2022), Debra Shewfelt (2021); David Pathe (2020); Mafalda Arias (2019); Nancy Komperdo (2018); Catharine Shaw (2017). As part of our month-long exploration of perception, we’re excited to showcase the prestigious Diversity & Inclusion Award, which recognizes exceptional contributions to diversity and inclusion within the …
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Nearly 100 years after her death, Shaaw Tláa has come to be recognized for her instrumental role in the discovery that led to the Klondike Gold Rush. Courtesy of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame Shaaw Tláa – also known as Kate Carmack – was an often overlooked but essential part of the prospecting group …
Local communities participate in downstream monitoring of the Margajita River, which runs adjacent to Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic. Community members collect water samples to be analyzed at independently certified laboratories. CIM Magazine, 2018 As we continue our month-long celebration of excellence at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM), …
Maurice Tagami (3rd from left) accepting his CIM Fellowship Award with his co-recipients Scott Martin and Phillip Cancilla The CIM Awards have long been a tradition that honours the finest in the mining and mineral industry for their outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication. This week, we will delve into the Career Excellence awards category, which …
As CIM celebrates its 125th year, we are proud to recognize and honor the exceptional achievements and dedication of the mining and mineral industry’s finest in Canada through the CIM Awards. The Exploration Awards category highlights individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to mining exploration, and we want to share the stories of …
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Katherine Ray receives the District Distinguished Service Award from Pierre Julien, CIM President 2021-2022. As the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) celebrates 125 years of excellence, we are excited to focus on the theme of “smarter mining” this week, showcasing our prestigious Branch and Society Awards. These awards recognize the remarkable achievements …
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A portion of the Cariboo Road near the Fraser Canyon in British Columbia. Frederick Dally/Library and Archives Canada, accession C-037864 In 1860, the gold rush in British Columbia’s Cariboo region spurred on the economic development of the colony that would become Canada’s west coast province. The only thing missing was a good road … which, …
