Tag: National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum

The last Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place in 2022 at the Omni Nashville Hotel, with EJ Burke (pictured at podium) among those honored that year. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Industry to celebrate unforgettable leaders at Hall of Fame

March 13, 2024By

The industry convenes this month to celebrate Tom Hill, Neil Hise, Louis Johnson and Charlie Luck IV – the newest members of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame.

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The National Mining Hall of Fame showcases more than 250 stories of men and women who achieved lasting greatness in mining and natural resources. Photo: P&Q Staff

Gallery: P&Q visits the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum

May 18, 2023By

The museum in Leadville, Colorado, is where replica plaques of all Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductees are on display.

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Partnership between industry halls of fame endures

May 11, 2023By

A visit to the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum in Colorado provides an opportunity to celebrate those enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame over the last decade.

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Looking back and ahead at aggregate industry events

April 11, 2023By

Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik reflects on the many industry events that have already taken place in 2023 and looks ahead to upcoming travels.

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Mining Hall of Fame banquet scheduled for October

August 16, 2021By

Individual tickets for the Oct. 23 banquet in Denver are $250, with reduced pricing of $125 for professionals under 35.

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National Mining Hall of Fame names 2020 inductees

May 19, 2020By

The 2020 National Mining Hall of Fame inductees include Alberto Benavides, Dr. Roshan Bhappu, Hugh Evans, Raymond Threlkeld and Dr. Spencer Titley.

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Pit & Quarry's 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is Feb. 11, 2019.

2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductees revealed

November 5, 2018By

Gene Fisher (Fisher Industries), Manfred Freissle (Polydeck Screen Corp.), George Sidney (McLanahan Corp.) and Washington Samuel Tyler (W.S. Tyler/Haver & Boecker) were selected for induction.

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National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Hardens Hand Grenade Fire Extinguisher

July 20, 2018By

Hand Grenade Fire Extinguishers at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum would have been used in a mine, assay shop, blacksmith shop, smelter or refinery.

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National Mining Hall of Fame to induct four

National Mining Hall of Fame to induct four

May 4, 2018By

Professor John Guilbert, Dr. Leo Miller, Robert Murray and Douglas Silver will be inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame later this year.

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