MABC congratulates new Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee, Jim O’Rourke

J.C. (Jim) O'Rourke (middle), P.Eng. of West Vancouver, builder of British Columbia’s mining communities, was awarded the Order of British Columbia by Premier Christy Clark and Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point, Chancellor of the Order, in 2011. — Photo courtesy of Jeff Vinnick.

The Mining Association of BC extends warm congratulations to MABC executive member, Jim O’Rourke, who will be inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame on January 10, 2013.

“Over the course of his career, Jim O’Rourke has been instrumental in the development and success of a number of high profile mines around the province resulting in the creation of hundreds of jobs in BC communities,” said Karina Briño, president and CEO, Mining Association of BC. “Added to this achievement, Jim has been exemplary, during the span of his career, for his strong commitment to forging lasting community partnerships where he operates, garnering relationships based on mutual trust and respect. Jim is also recognized as an innovative leader through his creation of strong partnerships with Pacific Rim nations as part of the Pacific Gateway initiative.”

Jim O’Rourke was also the founder of BC Children’s Hospital, Mining for Miracles Campaign which, over the last 25 years, has raised more than $20 million in areas of critical needs at BC Children’s Hospital. Jim is also involved with Hooked on Miracles, a campaign raising funds for children’s charities.

Jim O’Rourke continues to play a major role in the mining industry as the President & CEO of Copper Mountain Mine near Princeton, BC, leading the mine into production in 2011.

The 25th annual Canadian Hall of Fame induction dinner is on January 10, 2013, at the Fairmont York Hotel in Toronto. For tickets and more information, visit mininghalloffame.ca.

New inductees to the Canadian Hall of Fame in 2013 are:

• James C. O’Rourke
• Charles E. Fipke
• Gerald W. Grandee
• Pierre Lassonde