The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 172: Hans Lundberg, pioneer of geophysics in Canada
This episode features the induction of the late Hans Lundberg to the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at the Metro Convention…
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The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 171: Former Noranda and Falconbridge CEO Alex G. Balogh on the ‘special role’ of colleagues and family in success
This episode features the induction of Alex G. Balogh to the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at the Metro Convention Centre…