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Ed Thompson presenting WAMIC with Special Achievement Award, 2017
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Edward G. Thompson

E. G. Thompson Mining Consultants Inc.
Member since 1957

How did you get your start in the mineral industry? 

My first convention was in 1957 and I think that I have attended all since that time. I started volunteering around 1966 and became a director in 1970, VP in 1975 and President in 1977. I started the Awards in 1978 and directed the Awards committee for 40 years until 2017, I believe. I have attended most directors meetings since 1970. 

What has been the most memorable experience of your career? 

For the first 10 years of my career, I worked with Dr. Keevil with an assortment of junior companies that eventually were rolled up into Teck Corporation, then 15 years with the Lacana Mining corp as VP and President, followed by five years with Anglo American as president of Mingold and then 25 years directing and running some 20 junior companies.