1891--1978
Ah... a Cominco man. Here we go.
Turned BC's Sullivan mine into one of most productive--made Cominco what it is.
Developed new techniques of ore recovery.
Mineral recovery. See. It's something there.
"1917-1920, Diamond led a five-man research team that developed a new process for ore separation known as differential froth flotation. Today a standard method of ore recovery, this was a radical departure at the time. Not only did it unlock the treasures of the Sullivan's zinc-lead-iron sulphide ore, it also ensured the future of Cominco Ltd."
Right. Not bad. So Cominco grew.
BUT major air pollution problem:
His solution was construction of a chemical fertilizer complex at Trail to convert the sulphur-dioxide pollutant into a saleable product. The plant began production in 1931 and represented one of the earliest and most effective methods of industrial pollution control.
OK. Born in Toronto. Mining and Metallurgy at U of T.
Went to America to work for mining company in Anaconda. Copper.
Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada (pre Cominco) offered him a job.
He came in and solved their floatation/recovery problem.
Retired as Exec VP.
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