Awards

The Mineral Deposits Division is a division of the Geological Association of Canada. It is comprised of members of the Association with an interest in mineral deposits and related geological settings. Our objective is to foster and promote the interest of Canadian geologists who are concerned with mineral deposits.

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Duncan R. Derry Medal

The Duncan R. Derry Medal is the highest award bestowed by the Mineral Deposits Division (MDD). It is awarded annually to the outstanding economic geologist who has made significant contributions to the science of economic geology in Canada. To learn more, click here.

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William Harvey Gross Medal

The William Harvey Gross Medal is bestowed annually by the Mineral Deposits Division (MDD) to an early-career geoscientist. To learn more, click here.

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Howard Street Robinson Medal

The Howard Street Robinson Medal recognizes a respected and well-spoken geoscientist who will further the scientific study of Precambrian Geology and/or Metal Mining through a presentation of a distinguished lecture across Canada. To learn more, click here.

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Julian Boldy Certificate Award

The Julian Boldy Certificate Awards for the most significant and creative papers presented at the Mineral Deposits Division session at the annual meeting of the GAC/MAC. To learn more, click here (coming soon).

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Tom Lane Student Field Trip Award

The Tom Lane Student Field Trip Award provides annual funding for field trips organized by local student groups. To learn more, click here (coming soon).

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Keating-Boyle Poster Award

The Keating-Boyle Award honours the best student posters presented at the annual GAC-MAC conference. To learn more, click here (coming soon).