Members

Biography: A blacksmith by trade, Alfred "Fred" La Rose, discovered silver in 1903 near Cobalt, Ontario. His findings sparked significant interest and development in the area.

Industry Acknowledgements: Often referred to as the "Father of Cobalt," La Rose was inducted into the Canadian Mining...

Biography: Gilbert LaBine was a Canadian prospector who discovered uranium at Great Bear Lake, leading to the establishment of the Eldorado Mine. His discovery had significant implications for Canada's mining industry.

Industry Acknowledgements: LaBine is celebrated as one of Canada's most...

November 26, 1848, marks a major day in the history of photography as American Edward Land introduced his Model 95 camera, which produced sepia-coloured prints in about one minute. It was the achievement of his efforts between 1943 and 1947 to create self-developing photography.

Land called his...

Alfred LaRose, was a blacksmith working as a contractor on the railway being pushed through northern Ontario near Mile 103. About two weeks after Alfred McKinley and Ernest Darragh had made their discovery, LaRose noticed erythrite (red cobalt/cobalt bloom) along the tracks. LaRose noted "One...

Biography: Pierre Lassonde is a mining engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded Franco-Nevada Corporation, a leading gold-focused royalty company. He has significantly influenced the mining finance sector.—

Industry Acknowledgements: Lassonde was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame...

Born in Metz, France, Louis Aim studied chemistry and physics at university and then worked as a photographer and painter. By the 1880s, he was one of many inventors trying to master the technology for what would become film. Le Prince's first camera had 16 lenses, which took "sequential...

Inducted into the Silver Hall of Fame in 2017

Mr Lomelin spent 36 years at Peñoles where he served as Group Vice President of the metals and chemicals division for four years and subsequently held the position as CEO for 21 years. He brings to the board an invaluable wealth of senior...

Inducted into the Silver Hall of Fame in 2017

Mr. Luna is currently (2017) Director, President and CEO of Rochester Resources Ltd., a junior natural resources company. Mr. Luna recently joined the board of DynaResource, Inc., which has appointed him as special advisor to the president of its...