1930--1995
"For almost three decades the 1970s, 1980s and until his death in 1995 Robert Hallbauer was recognized by industry, government and labor as a giant in terms of his presence and influence over the mining industry in British Columbia."
So what does that mean?
A builder. Making mines. Associated with Teck and Cominco.
1930-- born of pioneers in BC interior. Went to UBC for mining engineering.
Began as a miner for Placer. Became manager.
1968-- Teck; VP of mining. Growth.
1975--Daniel's Harbour in Newfoundland zinc mine.
Niobec mine in QUebec.
Saw potential for Afton mine in Kamloops (Copper)
1981 Highmont coppermoylbendum. Highmount. That's a big place man.
That's important. The Highland VAlley Copper: Still today the largest copper etc; in the world.
Worked on
85 David Bell gold mine in Hemlo, Ontario.
Worked for TECK-- made it big.
Worked for COMINCO -- when TECK took it over from its debts and helped rebuild it.
Then some gold in the Yukon. go!
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