1861--1904
Founding father of Canadian Institute of Mining. The CIM.
Editor of Canadian Mining Review.
Journal of mining and metallurgical pros.
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Bell--came to Canada in 1882. Started at the CMR.
learned quickly. Spoke out against dishonesty.
1889--became honorary member of the Gold Miners Association of NS.
his magazine became its newspiece.
Suggested Quebec make a provincial mining association,
to repeal taxes on their industry: success!
Also voice of Ontario miners. Questioned their organization
because speculators were the members--
1894 lead to the O. M. I.
later they joined forces-- became 1896 the federated CMI.
A new organization. A coalition. 1898-- became full CIM.
Grew. Grew and showed a concern for the industry.
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