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Canadian geologist (1942–2024)

James McWillie Franklin FRSC (November 9, 1942 – June 19, 2024) was a Canadian geologist.

He was educated at Carleton University, earning a BSc in 1964 and a MSc in 1967. He then earned a PhD from the University of Western Ontario in 1970.

He was awarded the Selwyn G. Blaylock Medal of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum in 2006, the Logan Medal of the Geological Association of Canada in 2008, and the Penrose Gold Medal of the Society of Economic Geologists in 2014. In 2019, he was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.

Franklin died on June 19, 2024, at the age of 81.

References

  1. ^ Ross, Ian (July 4, 2024). "North Bay-born James Franklin had huge impact on Canadian mining industry". Timmins Today. Village Media. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "James M. Franklin". Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. January 16, 2019. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award". Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  4. "Logan Medal". Geological Association of Canada. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  5. "R.A.F. Penrose Gold Medal". Society of Economic Geologists. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.


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