Richard Barclay

How did you get your start in the mineral industry?

In 1960 my home was in Montreal, as a Boy Scout my mineral collection was vetted by a local geologist for a Scouting badge. He invited me to join McGill University’s Redpath Museum mineral club, which was at that time led by Franc Joubin, Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. Joubin became my mentor, igniting my passion for the mineral industry while leading our club on many mineral collecting adventures throughout Quebec and New York State. In British Columbia I was sponsored in 1966 by the British Columbia Prospecting Grubstake Program which began my life long career in the mineral industry.

What has been the most memorable experience of your career?

The creation, with a team of like minded mineral exploration and mining partners, of Bema Gold Corporation, now B2Gold and Eldorado Gold Corporation, both becoming successful international gold mining companies. On a project basis, my participation in the discovery and development of Eldorado`s Kisladag and Efemcukuru world class gold mines in Turkey.