Welcome
The 24th Annual CMHF Induction Dinner on January 12th was a great success! Thank you to the inductees, presenters, our sponsors and all who came out! View the video of the event here.
The high standard of living enjoyed by Canadians today stems in large part from the development of rich natural resources - agriculture, forest and minerals. Canada has been blessed with an abundance of natural resources, and also has been very fortunate to have people with the ability to convert these resources from potential assets into useful products at a price others are willing to pay.
The conversion of potential to actual wealth does not come easily, but is based on hard work, determination, skill, and some luck.
The story of mining in Canada can be told in part by describing some of the accomplishments of leaders in the industry. The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of over 140 people, but it must be emphasized that hundreds of thousands of people have contributed to the success of today’s mining industry.
For the convenience of those who want to learn more about Canada’s mining industry, we have included a page called The Canadian Mining Industry, and additionally there are links to other mining-related web sites on the Sponsors and Associates page.
Willet Green Miller
In the fall of 1926, a memorial tablet was unveiled at Cobalt, dedicated to Willet Green Miller, "provincial geologist of Ontario, who gave to Cobalt its name and place among the great mining camps of the world; who read the secret of the rocks and opened the portal for the outpouring of their wonderful riches". ... Read the full bio
The Hall of Fame at the Britannia Mine Museum
The Britannia Mine Museum was established in 1971 to preserve the history of mining in British Columbia and educate the public about mining. In September 2010 the first phase of a multi-million dollar redevelopment project was unveiled. Read More.
Annual CMHF Induction Dinner
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Toronto, ON Read more