1906-1987
Economic Geologist.
In Canada--and around the world.
Like, seriously, an award winning geologist. Scientist.
Born in England--Cambridge--then PhD at U of T.
1935-- Joined Thayer Lindsey of Ventures Ltd.
Worked closely with him--
then WWII.
Back at Ventures-- supervised mining and exploration in Canada and global.
Malartic; Matachewan; Opemiska Copper; etc; did well.
1954 moved to Rio Tinto as President of Rio Tinto exploration:
Lead to development of Uranium mines in Elliot Lake, On.
1960-- consulting firm. Did well.
Book: "World Atlas of Geological and Mineral deposits."
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Dr. Duncan R. Derry
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