Canadian Mining Hall of Fame facts for kids

The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame is a special place that celebrates amazing people who have made a big difference in Canada's mining industry. It was started by Maurice R. Brown to honor those who discovered mines and helped build this important industry. The Hall of Fame began in 1988. By 2023, it had honored 203 members.

Where to Find the Hall of Fame

The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame has five different locations where you can learn about its members.

Toronto Locations

• The University of Toronto hosts the original Hall of Fame. It is on the ground floor of the old Mining Building. Here, you can see special plaques made of polished Canadian granite. These plaques have pictures and stories of members from 1989 to 2008.
• The Royal Ontario Museum also has an interactive exhibit about the Hall of Fame. You can find it on the second floor, inside the Teck Suite of Galleries.

Elliot Lake Exhibit

The Hall of Fame has a virtual exhibit at the Mining Museum. This museum is located in the Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre in Elliot Lake.

Ottawa Exhibit

A virtual exhibit of the Hall of Fame opened in 2012 at the Canadian Museum of Nature. It is part of the Vale Earth Gallery.

British Columbia Exhibit

The Britannia Mine Museum also features the Hall's virtual exhibit. This museum is at the site of the old Britannia copper mine.

How People Get Nominated

To become a member of the Hall of Fame, a person must have done amazing things for Canada's minerals industry throughout their life. Usually, the person should be retired and at least 65 years old. Individuals, companies, or groups can suggest names for nomination. They do this through one of the Hall's Sponsors or Associates.

What Kinds of Achievements Count

People are honored for their contributions in different areas:

• Exploration
  • They found a very large amount of minerals.
  • They created a new way to find minerals.
  • They overcame big challenges to discover an important mineral deposit.
• Building a Corporation
  • They helped create or grow a successful mining company.
• Technical Contribution
  • They developed new technology or a new way of working that greatly helped the industry.
  • They provided important scientific information about the Earth.
• Supporting Contribution
  • They helped the industry from outside, like through education, government rules, or by sharing information.
• Mining in Society
  • They did great work connecting the goals of the mining industry with what Canadian society needed.

Hall of Fame Members