Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

06/30/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that CMHF Member Chester Ferguson Millar has passed away at the age of 98. Inducted into the CMHF in 2008, Millar’s illustrious career made him one of the mining industry’s most prominent company builders.

Millar began his career in drilling and blasting before becoming a pioneer in heap leach gold mining. In the mid-1960s, he discovered the copper-gold deposit alongside his son Michael that was developed into the highly successful Afton Mine near Kamloops, British Columbia. He subsequently founded and led several junior mining companies, including Alamos Gold and Glamis Gold.

Millar’s incredible career and contributions to our industry will forever be remembered and honoured by the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. Our thoughts are with his family.

Chester F. Millar launched an illustrious career in the mining industry in the mid-1960s by discovering a copper-gold deposit that became the highly successful Afton mine near Kamloops, British Columbia.

06/26/2026

We are delighted to share that Canadian Mining Hall of Fame member Robert Quartermain (2022) has been selected as a Member of the Order of Canada for his outstanding contributions to Canada’s mineral exploration and mining sector, along with his extensive philanthropy work across the country.

Congratulations Robert on this remarkable achievement!

Companions Michael Andrew Fox, C.C. Burnaby, British Columbia and New York, New York, United States of America

05/05/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the news that CMHF Member Dale Corman has passed away at the age of 88. Inducted into the CMHF in 2022, Corman was an industry legend and trailblazer widely known for having the ability to see the potential of early-stage opportunities and making them succeed.

Over his 50-year career he served as director of 25 public companies and was involved in the development of seven mines and mineral deposits, including the Carmacks and Casino deposits in the Yukon, as well as the San Nicolas deposit and Penasquito mine in Mexico.

Corman’s accomplishments and contributions to the sector will forever be remembered and honoured by the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.

Our thoughts are with his family.
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04/08/2026

The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame is still accepting 2027 nominations until May 1. Learn more and submit a nomination: mininghalloffame.ca/nominate/

We’re proud to celebrate the individuals who have shaped Canada’s global leadership in mining—and to inspire the next generation.

Anyone can nominate a candidate for induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.