January 16, 2013 –Franco-Nevada President and CEO David Harquail today announced a donation of $500,000 to fund the Franco-Nevada Executive Director’s position of Laurentian University’s Goodman School of Mines. At the same time, University President and Vice-Chancellor Dominic Giroux announced the appointment of Dr. Bruce C. Jago as the School’s Founding Executive Director.
Dr. Jago is a Professional Geologist and experienced mining executive who has worked with such companies as Wallbridge Mining (Vice-President, Exploration), Inco Limited (Applied Mineralogist, Exploration Manager), Temex Resources (Project Manager, Diamonds) and Harry Winston Inc (Project Geologist). Most recently, Jago has been President, CEO and Director of Miocene Minerals Ltd. of Vancouver. His appointment follows an extensive global search.
“We couldn’t be more pleased that Bruce Jago will be bringing his vision to the Goodman School,” said President Giroux. “His experience in the field, in Canada and abroad, his work with First Nations, his deep roots in mining and his belief in the industry all make him an ideal choice for this important founding position.”
“We believe that mining education is the pivotal factor in the future success of our industry,” said David Harquail of Franco-Nevada. “We are confident that Sudbury, Laurentian University and the Goodman School of Mines, under the direction of Bruce Jago, will provide a world-class training ground for the coming generations of mining professionals.”
“The world’s mineral resources must be developed efficiently, sustainably and equitably, so that all stakeholders receive maximum benefit,” said Dr. Jago. “There is no better place in the world for this multi-disciplinary approach to mining education, and I am thrilled with the opportunity to lead this exciting venture.”
Reporting directly to the Vice-President, Academic and Provost, the Franco-Nevada Executive Director will work with the Goodman School’s Global Advisory Council, industry and academic departments at Laurentian to:
Franco-Nevada Corporation is an $8 billion gold royalty and stream company trading under the symbol FNV on both the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. In Sudbury, Franco-Nevada has an interest in the precious metals produced from the Levack (Morrison), Podolsky and McCreedy mines.
Today’s announcement is Franco-Nevada’s investment in the next generation of mining leaders and the Sudbury district.
MEDIA CONTACTS
For further information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Joanne Musico
Manager, Communications
Tel: 705-675-1151 ext. 3445 or 1.800.263.4188 ext.3445
Sherry Drysdale
Communications
Tel:705-675-1151 ext. 3412
August 6, 2013 – The Laurentian University School of Architecture is pleased to be welcoming the charter class of students for the Fall 2013 launch of Canada’s newest architecture school.
More
July 29, 2013 – Single sculler Carling Zeeman of Laurentian University pulls off a dramatic finish to earn a silver medal for Canada on Sunday at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria.
More
July 9, 2013 – A residence complex that has housed “generations of undergraduates” at Laurentian University is undergoing a thorough modernization with a $5.9M renovation program.
More
June 24, 2013 – A respected Elder and lifetime member and resident of Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve on Manitoulin Island, Rita Corbiere has been named the recipient of Laurentian University’s 2013 Mnaaj'in Gechi-wiidookang Nishnaabe-Gchi-Kinoomaagziwin,” the Native Education Person of Distinction Award.
More
June 25, 2013 – Laurentian University announced today that broadcast journalist, author and documentary film-maker Steve Paikin will become Laurentian University’s second Chancellor, succeeding Madame Aline Chrétien.
MoreJune 21, 2013 – Laurentian University’s Board of Governors today approved a six year balanced budget to 2018-19, including a 2013-2014 operating budget of $136.9M, which will fund several of the University’s key strategic plan outcomes over the next year. The budget approval followed a series of seventeen consultation sessions with more than 150 people from across the Laurentian community in Sudbury and Barrie.
More
June 20, 2013 - While the number of students confirming attendance in first-year university programs is up by 2.5 percent across Ontario this year, Laurentian University has seen a dramatic increase of 21 percent in fall 2013 confirmations.
More