Friday, November 2, 2007

Michael J. Knuckey

1936--Alive
Found 10 deposits--2 world class. 8 mines.
Raglan project in northern Quebec-- supported project that came up with agreement with Aboriginal people-- considered one of the best. Includes jobs and business opportunities.
Also pushed new discovery techniques.

Born in England. Came in 57.
Worked in NB. Elliot Lake. Ontario. Quebec.
Quebec at the Coniagas mine.
Then Falconbridge--chief Geologist at a Nicaragua mine.

Went back to Falconbridge in Timmins-- in 70s--
joined the Falconbridge Copper company, and headed up exploration as VP.
Noranda/Falconbridge came close. Again VP.

Discovery of "Elephant" proportions. Is that an industry term.

"Lithogeochemistry and borehole geophysics EM studies produced the Ansil discovery – a mile below surface -- and Winston Lake. MegaTM airborne and 3D seismic surveys helped to locate the Perseverence, Quebec, and Half Mile Deep, New Brunswick, discoveries."

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