EXPLORATION

  • Discovered one or more “elephant” deposits of the nature of Horne, Sullivan, Kidd Creek, Brunswick, Voisey's Bay, etc.;
  • Discovered a number of significant orebodies of one or more types;
  • Introduced a successful theory, principle or exploration technique that had a major impact on the subsequent discovery of significant mines; 
  • Overcame exceptional obstacles or difficulties (weather, isolation, opposition, etc) in the discover of one or more significant mines.

BUILDING THE CORPORATION

  • Exercised outstanding acumen in assembling several properties which formed the basis of a successful Canadian mining company;
  • Assembled an outstanding team of individuals to carry on the work of building a major corporation;
  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial skill and innovative strategy in plotting the direction of the firm;
  • Displayed unusual managerial capability in directing one or more significant corporations over a career involving management of change, revitalization, etc.;
  • Directed the development and start-up of several operating mines under difficult circumstances, including ground conditions, climatic conditions, etc.
  • Built an outstanding company providing goods and services to the mining industry.

TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION

  • Developed and/or implemented one or more technologies or operating methods that have had a profound impact on the firm, a major mine, operating practice and beyond;
  • Developed instrumentation, equipment or other devices which contributed to the efficiency, health and safety and/or environmental performance of the exploration and mining industry;
  • Provided significant geoscience data or scientific knowledge that impacted exploration, mining or processing success.

SUPPORTING CONTRIBUTION

  • Made an outstanding contribution to the mineral industry in such areas as:
    • education or professional development;
    • supportive public policies or government programs;
    • communications and information.

MINING IN SOCIETY

  • Demonstrated outstanding achievement in reconciling the business goals of the industry to those of Canadian society in general, through such means as:
    • support for worthy causes;
    • increasing the public understanding of mining;
    • environmental improvement;
    • improved governmental relations;
    • employment and engagement of indigenous peoples;
    • promoting inclusion and diversity in the sector;
    • significant contribution to ESG issues;
    • building bridges of understanding to other segments of Canadian society.