Lee C. G. Nichols, Chairman and Director

Mr. Nichols received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Engineering Geology Option) from Queen's University of Kingston, Ontario, in 1963, and a Master of Science in Geology and Civil Engineering from Syracuse University of Syracuse, New York in 1966. He has over 42 years of experience in the mining industry.

Starting his career in 1963, Mr. Nichols has worked for Iron Ore Company of Canada, Syncrude Canada Ltd., and Luscar Limited in various engineering capacities, including Chief Mine Engineer.

Since 1983, he has been the President of Terracon Geotechnique Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta, a private consulting company. In this capacity he has served clients in the oil sand, coal, iron ore and base metals sectors. Projects have included resource estimates, geotechnical evaluations for mines tailings, and dump structures and groundwater control systems. He has served as ground control expert to government organizations.

Professional Associations

  • Registered Professional Engineer and Professional Geologist in the Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia
  • Member of the Canadian Geotechnical Society
  • Member of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum

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