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MMSA Gold Medalists |
|
Award Year |
Recipient(s) |
Achievements |
| 2009 |
|
Dorothy Gallagher |
| 2008 |
Tom O'Neil |
Tom O'Neil was awarded the MMSA Gold
Medal during the Centennial Celebration Dinner “For a lifetime of dedication
across multiple aspects of the mining industry, exemplified by excellence in
academia, executive leadership in base metals and iron ore mining, and
support of professional mining associations.” |
| 2007 |
Glen Barton |
Glen Barton,
retired chairman of Caterpillar Inc., was awarded the MMSA Gold Medal
during the Annual Meeting Dinner. In making the award, outgoing MMSA
President Bob Schafer, commented that Glen is the first person from the
equipment side of the mining business to be nominated for the Gold Medal.
More |
| 2005 |
Donald*
and Mary Hausen |
"For their significant humanitarian efforts, which have contributed
meaningfully in making a positive impact of mining on society."
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|
2002 |
Leonard Harris |
Many achievements as a metallurgist, a manager and most importantly as
a humanitarian. His standards in professionalism, integrity and honesty
have raised the bar of excellence for those who will follow.
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|
2001 |
David Lowell |
Many accomplishments as a preeminent world class geologist, while
maintaining an impeccable reputation as a gentleman of the highest ethical
standard. More |
|
2000 |
Alberto Benavides |
Making a positive impact on the mining industry, academia and community
relations in Peru.
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|
1999 |
Milton H. Ward |
Major accomplishments and dedicated service to the mining industry, and
his active participation in educational efforts related to the industry |
|
1990 |
Harry Frederick Oppenheimer |
For protecting mine investors, and especially for the better protection
of the health and safety of workmen in the mines and metallurgical
establishments |
|
1988 |
Sir Alistair Frame |
Leadership in development, financing and operation of world-class mines
and related industrial enterprises on behalf of RTZ |
|
1984 |
Simon Strauss* |
His role as an international spokesman on mineral trade and economics
and his ability to interpret these subjects to the general public |
|
1982 |
Dr. Charles F. Fogarty* |
Constructively encouraging the younger generation to enter the minerals
industry, and his inspirational leadership which led to several major
minerals discoveries and the emergence of Texasgulf as a broadly
diversified natural resource company |
|
1978 |
Ian McGregor* |
Meritorious service to the mining industry in the U.S. and abroad;
international recognition, particularly in the U.K. and Australia, and for
being a driving force in developing AMAX into a world class mining company |
|
1976 |
Plato Malozemoff* |
Leadership and financial skills in developing mineral prospects into
great mining enterprises consistent with national interests and a deep
sense of social responsibilities. |
|
1973 |
Thayer Lindsley* |
Applying encyclopedic geologic knowledge, the judicious use of modern
technology, and enthusiasm which stimulated others, resulting in the
discovery and development of many valuable mineral deposits throughout the
world |
|
1966 |
John Fairfield Thompson* |
Outstanding contributions to original research, developing new metal
uses, and guiding a great metallurgical enterprise |
|
1957 |
Donald M. Liddell* |
Unusual contribution to the art and research of non-ferrous metallurgy |
|
1955 |
Louis S. Cates* |
Distinguished service in mining and related industrial activities |
|
1929 |
Cornelius F. Kelley* |
Distinguished services in expanding and stabilizing the mining industry |
|
1928 |
Charles A. Banks* |
Application of aerial transportation to the development of remote
mining operations |
|
1926 |
Daniel Cowan Jackling* |
Unusual services in the development of low-grade ores |
|
1924 |
Frederick Gardner Cottrell* |
Developed method to precipitate particles from smoke |
|
1922 |
Robert Peele* |
Literature of mining |
|
1921 |
Charles Warren Goodale* |
Increasing the safety of mining and metallurgical operations |
|
1920 |
E.A. Chappelen Smith* |
Art of hydro-metallurgy |
|
1919 |
Charles Eugene Schneider* |
Metallurgy of iron and steel |
|
1918 |
Pope Yeatman* |
Administration of mines |
|
1917 |
Edward Payson Mathewson* |
Art of non-ferrous metallurgy |
|
1916 |
James Furman Kemp* |
Advancement in economic geology |
|
1915 |
Robert Hallowell Richards* |
Advancements in the art of ore dressing |
|
1914 |
Herbert and Lou Hoover* |
Contributions to mining literature |
