David Harquail
Franco-Nevada Corporation
Member since 1975
How did you get your start in the mineral industry?
I was born into the exploration business. My dad, James Harquail, ran multiple exploration companies on both the Toronto and Vancouver exchanges. I started attending the PDAC conventions with my dad as a young boy and started doing field exploration work in high school. Nothing was more Canadian than getting a degree in exploration geology and getting into the business.
What has been the most memorable experience of your career?
The opportunity to meet the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, in Buckingham Palace. When he asked me what I did, I was proud to say "Your Royal Highness, I am in the royalty business too!"