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MMSA Gold Medalists |
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Award Year |
Recipient(s) |
Achievements |
| 2019 |
Bob Schafer, Chair of the MMSA Gold Medal Committee, presents the Gold Medal to Pierre Lassonde. February 25, 2019 |
Pierre Lassonde was awarded the 2019 MMSA Gold Medal for his leadership serving as a mining executive for a major mining company, as a founder of the largest natural resources royalty company, a mining financier, and a business innovator. He is also notable for his philanthropic contributions to education, health and social services. |
| 2018 |
Michael Blois presents the MMSA Gold Medal to Thomas V Falkie |
Thomas V Falkie was awarded the 2018 MMSA Gold Medal in recognition of a lifetime of contributions to the mining industry through education, industry management, and government service.
Tom Falkie Bio from his acceptance into the National Mining Hall of Fame, 2017. |
| 2015 |
David L Kanagy with Mark Jorgensen |
David L Kanagy was awarded the 2015 MMSA Gold Medal for outstanding leadership that has advanced the global collaboration of technical information, networking and professional development for mining professionals and enhanced public education about mining and minerals
Mark Jorgensen Introduction
David Kanagy Text of Acceptance Speech |
| 2013 |
Jonathan G Price |
Jonathan G Price was awarded the 2013 MMSA Gold Medal for significant contributions to the science of economic geology in the minerals industry, academia, and government. His dedication to public outreach has improved our understanding and appreciation of the vital role played by mining and minerals in Nevada and the United States.
Text of Acceptance Speech |
| 2011 |
Stanley Dempsey |
Stanley Dempsey was awarded the 2011 MMSA Gold Medal for “Raising the bar for achievement in the mineral industry, for his career long effort to promote the mineral industry in the public and governmental arenas, and for his exhibiting a strong ethical standard in all his business dealings”
Text of Acceptance Speech |
| 2010 |
Roshan Bhappu |
Roshan Bhappu was awarded the 2010 MMSA Gold Medal “For conspicuous professional and public service for the advancement of the sciences of Mining and Metallurgy, and/or of Economic Geology; for the betterment of the conditions under which these industries are carried on, for the protection of mine investors, and especially for the better protection of the health and safety of workmen in the mines and metallurgical establishments.” |
| 2009 |
Dorothy Gallagher * |
Dorothy Gallagher was awarded the 2009 MMSA Gold Medal for “For exemplary dedication as a stalwart supporter of the mining industry and mining education through her efforts to maintain and invigorate the mining program at the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering as well as vocational education programs in the Nevada community college system.” |
| 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.
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| 2005 |
Donald*
and Mary* Hausen |
Donald and Mary Hausen were awarded the MMSA Gold Medal "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 |
Leonard Harris was awarded the MMSA Gold Medal for his 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 |
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2000 |
Alberto Benavides* |
Making a positive impact on the mining industry, academia and community
relations in Peru.
More |
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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 |
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1988 |
Sir Alistair Frame* |
Leadership in development, financing and operation of world-class mines
and related industrial enterprises on behalf of RTZ |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1926 |
Daniel Cowan Jackling* |
Unusual services in the development of low-grade ores |
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1924 |
Frederick Gardner Cottrell* |
Developed method to precipitate particles from smoke |
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1922 |
Robert Peele* |
Literature of mining |
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1921 |
Charles Warren Goodale* |
Increasing the safety of mining and metallurgical operations |
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1920 |
E.A. Chappelen Smith* |
Art of hydro-metallurgy |
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1919 |
Charles Eugene Schneider* |
Metallurgy of iron and steel |
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1918 |
Pope Yeatman* |
Administration of mines |
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1917 |
Edward Payson Mathewson* |
Art of non-ferrous metallurgy |
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1916 |
James Furman Kemp* |
Advancement in economic geology |
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1915 |
Robert Hallowell Richards* |
Advancements in the art of ore dressing |
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1914 |
Herbert and Lou Hoover* |
Contributions to mining literature |
