1908--1997
Began as a prospector-- at Bridge River Gold in BC during--
but big fine came decades later: copper in BC's Highland Valley. OK.
Born in Norway--seal hunter-- came to Montreal. Went to West in 1932.
In Bridge River--learned prospecting.
WWII--need for Sheelite, a tungsten ore. Foudn a good vein.
Post-War--formed uranium mining syndicate. Did some management. Explored.
1950s-- Staked Highland Valley. He found it in1960s when others said it wasn't there.
Became president of mining company. Did further exploration.
Did a lot more work on the mine. The Lornex deposit. Yeah.
Um. Became a partner with Rio and Teck Cominco.
Dull.
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