Monday, October 29, 2007

James Y. Murdoch

1890--1962

Lawyer--first president of Noranda mines in 1922 at age of 32.
One of the great builders. Was president for 30 years, then chairman for 5 years until his death.
Long time. "temporary assignment." until dead. (anecdote-ish)

"Out of the "important-looking" discovery of prospector Ed Horne in the wilds of northwestern Quebec, Murdoch masterminded the growth and development of Noranda into a massive complex of mines and processing facilities.

Born in Toronto. Became a mining lawyer.
Advised for an American syndicate on Canadian mining interest
Joined this interest in 1922--"Rest is history". Uh.





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