CIM Recognizes Excellence

Mining professionals honoured at CIM Convention 2018 Awards Gala

VANCOUVER, May 8, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - It is an evening the mining community highly anticipates each year – the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Awards Gala. Sponsored by Caterpillar and its Canadian dealers, the CIM Awards Gala recognizes the exceptional contributions individuals and organizations make to the mining and minerals industry. The CIM Convention 2018 is being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, May 6-9, and the Awards Gala was on Monday, May 7.

Congratulations to this year's winners!

Mining professionals honoured at CIM Convention 2018 Awards Gala (CNW Group/Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM))

Logo: Caterpillar (CNW Group/Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM))

A.O. Dufresne Award: Alain Blackburn

CIM Bedford Canadian Young Mining Leaders Award: Amélie Rouleau, Bora Ugurgel, Gaeleen MacPherson, Mohammed Babaei, Nancy Komperdo

CIM Distinguished Lecturers: Arnfinn Prugger, D. Chad LePoudre, Glenn Lyle, Dominic Fragomeni, Siri Camille Genik, Mary Wells, Marilyn Spink

CIM Distinguished Service Medal: Malcolm J. Scoble

CIM Fellowship: Daolun Chen, Norman B. Keevil, James Edward Beswick, Francis P. Yungwirth, Gregory Richards, Paul Blatter, Robert J. Carey, Roussos Dimitrakopoulos

Diversity & Inclusion Award: Nancy Komperdo

Hatch – CIM Mining and Minerals Project Development Safety Award: Bethune Mine – Legacy Project

John T. Ryan Trophies: Rambler Metals and Mining Canada Ltd., Mosaic Potash Esterhazy Limited, K1 Mine; Westmoreland Coal Co., Genesee Mine; New Gold Inc., New Afton Mine; Cameco Corporation, Cigar Lake; Sudbury INO a Glencore Company, Nickel Rim South Mine; Goldcorp, Eleonore Mine; Mosaic Potash Esterhazy Limited, K2 & Brine Inflow; DeBeers Canada, Victor Mine

Mel W. Bartley Award: CIM Saskatoon Branch

Mining Engineering Outstanding Achievement Award: William T. Schweng

Mining Safety Leadership Medal: James Thomas (Jim) Joy

Outgoing President Plaque: Kenneth G. Thomas

Robert Elver Mineral Economics Award: Simon W. Houlding

Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence: Peter N. Calder

Towards Sustainable Mining Community Engagement Award: IAMGOLD, Scrap Metal Recovery to Support Local Initiatives Peanut Butter Example

Towards Sustainable Mining Environmental Excellence Award: Vale Canada – Sudbury Biodiversity program

Vale Medal for Meritorious Contributions to Mining: Ronald R. Nolan

Learn more about CIM Awards and view past recipients.

About CIM

CIM is the leading professional association for the minerals industry with members across Canada and globally. CIM is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge as well as the promotion of networking, innovation and sustainable practices for the mining industry.

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