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Nov.14, 2023 - Both IWG & FPIFC FAILURES. Curtailing domestic mining projects. Our USA colleague Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO, comments for our readers, on the Biden government and its grave consequences of inaction.
Dear Lewis,
America’s military capabilities depend on a stable and robust supply of minerals. The Department of Defense (DOD) uses up to 750,000 tons of minerals annually when manufacturing military gear, weapon systems and other defense applications. However, those minerals are increasingly dependent on nations such as China and Russia, placing U.S. national defense and the men and women who defend our freedom in a precarious situation.
To address our foreign reliance, the DOD is actively awarding grant and loan resources to American companies mining the minerals essential to its operations. The DOD awarded $15 million to Perpetua Resources so the U.S. can enjoy a fully independent antimony trisulphide supply chain that will be used to support America’s munitions.
Domestic nickel and lithium supply chains are also seeing increased defense funding. As a response to China’s recently imposed export restrictions on graphite, the DOD entered into a $37.5 million agreement with Graphite One to strengthen American graphite supply chains. Working to build out production of this mineral – and many others – is essential not just to American mineral security, but to our national security, and this kind of support for domestic capacity is a strong first step that we would like to see replicated at potential projects across the country.
Outside the DOD, however, progress has been less apparent. The Biden administration’s Interagency Working Group (IWG) Recommendations to Improve Mining on Public Lands report was sorely disappointing. Where we hoped to see permitting reform and support for domestic mines, instead we saw new taxes and royalties that will discourage companies from starting new projects.
In another misstep, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) has issued a proposed rule to limit the types of mineral projects available under the FAST-41 permitting process. This new rule – if adopted – would further hinder domestic mining projects. All minerals are essential to our economic and national security and should be considered under the expedited permitting process.
On the supply chain front, the administration desperately needs to reprioritize. The U.S. should be focusing first on mining here at home, where we have abundant and untapped reserves, and where we know mining will be done in accordance with the world’s strongest environmental and labor standards. Instead, we see an almost singular focus on the pursuit of a wide range of trade agreements that appear to sidestep Congress’ traditional role in trade. Our minerals security challenge requires a multi-pronged approach, but it must be based on the foundation of domestic mining.
In November, as we celebrate Veterans Day and consider the importance of our national security and the military capability that ensures it, I hope U.S. policymakers will consider the grave consequences of inaction when addressing our mineral supply chains. A strong national defense depends on a strong domestic mining sector capable of supplying its needs.
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January 2023 - From our USA colleague Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO, outlining a "minerals mining renaissance"
Dear Lewis,
If the past is any indication of what’s to come, 2023 could mark a minerals mining renaissance.
Minerals took the spotlight in 2022 after a series of global events revealed the fragile nature of supply chains. Unlike ever before, industry experts, business leaders, government officials and members of Congress from both sides of the aisle agreed that the U.S. needs to secure a stable supply of minerals.
Amid economic and geopolitical turmoil, the U.S. came face to face with the need for a strong domestic mining industry and the harsh reality of what can happen when the bedrock of our supply chains – minerals – are controlled by China, Russia and other foreign adversaries. For the average consumer, it took shortages for everything from baby formula to computer chips to finally make one thing abundantly clear: our country cannot continue business as usual when it comes to minerals.
Demand for minerals is only going to accelerate in the future and, in 2022, the Biden administration raised further awareness of the issue by using the Defense Production Act to begin supporting domestic minerals mining. It’s a good start, but much more must be done. As we begin the new year, we must use this momentum to give America’s miners the support they need to succeed.
We saw reports from Benchmark Minerals Intelligence, S&P Global and Bank of America calling for more mineral exploration, production and processing to keep up with demand. Mineral processing capacity will need to increase 10-fold for our energy goals alone. To meet this need with domestic resources, we need mineral supply chains in place by 2035. As it stands today, it takes on average 10 years to permit a mine in America. It doesn’t take a mathematician to realize now is the time to act.
Here are some ways we can secure of our mineral supply in 2023:
- Pass commonsense permitting reform policies that speed up the time it takes to approve a mine
- Advance mining projects that have been plagued by permitting delays
- Build mineral processing capabilities within the U.S. to support EV battery manufacturing
- Minimize our mineral imports, which accounted for $90 billion of our country’s budget in 2021
The importance of our industry has never been so widely acknowledged as it is today. The mining industry’s message remains clear: With the right policies in place, U.S. miners are ready to support the world’s mineral needs. To meet our energy goals and set ourselves up for a sustainable future, it’s paramount we pass permitting reform that incentivizes domestic mining. If we do that, we can make 2023 the year we all need it to be.
Thank you,
Rich Nolan
NMA President and CEO
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January 2023 - Our thanks to Ashley Fish-Robertson - Canadian Women winners of the Global Inspirational Women in Mining
Pamela Cook Ellemers, principal mineral resource manager at De Beers, managed projects across the world and mentors geology students at the University of Calgary.
Kathleen Grandy, senior vice-president, human resources, at Kinross Gold implemented a program that aims to promote conversations about topics such as racism & mental health.
Chafika Eddine, chief sustainability officer at Orla Mining, works on initiatives that encourage women to join the industry & programs for women entrepreneurs.
Dr. Charlotte Gibson is an assistant professor & head of the Critical Minerals Processing Lab at Queen’s University’s mining department.
Dorena Quinn, senior vice-president at Iamgold, brought a focus on “people” to every facet of the company’s strategy.
Jennifer Prospero, senior director of sustainability at Eldorado, helps her team to implement sustainability systems around the world.
Monica Ospina, founder and CEO of O Trade, provides solutions for mining companies to improve their social performance.
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December 2022 - Blockchain technology is a real option for those in our industry looking to add a level of transparency to their supply chain. Our thanks to Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP for this insightful 6 minute read.
2022 - USA - Pending Democratic Enforced Mineral/Manufacturing Disaster (Publication: thanks to the National Mining Association)
America’s mining and manufacturing industries are inextricably connected. And when one link in our supply chain is weakened, entire industries suffer. Our nation’s overreliance on imported minerals is going to continue to haunt us in the years ahead as global mineral demand increases exponentially.
The challenge isn’t that we don’t have enough minerals – it’s that current policies and processes prevent us from accessing them in a timely manner. The U.S. is home to an estimated $6.2 trillion worth of mineral resources, but last year, our country imported roughly $90 billion worth of minerals. It's time we stopped forfeiting economic value that could have been pumped back into our economy.
Modern manufacturing relies on minerals like gold, silver and platinum. In fact, platinum is used in more than 20 percent of all manufactured goods. Unfortunately, the U.S. imported $2.45 billion worth of platinum from Russia last year. If this continues, it will inevitably lead to higher mineral prices resulting in higher prices for products and services.
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2022 Mineral Intensive EV'S "Riding" on Canadian Oil (Shared: Northern Ontario Business)
Santa Trudeau puts a lump of coal in every 2020 Christmas stocking. To try to sell the hiked carbon tax as an answer to the economic devastation of the past year is a breathless audacity.
Publisher & colleague Michael Fox with political & energy related comments in his November issue of
The Prospector News
An Important Letter from Rich Nolan
National Mining Association, President and CEO
May 5, 2020
Dear Lewis,
In the ongoing battle against COVID-19, the mining industry is taking action to protect our workforce, support local communities and keep up with the demand for minerals. The administration is aware of the essential work we're doing, and how we can help form our country’s future. The National Mining Association is participating in the administration’s Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups – comprised of key stakeholders that are capable of charting a course to America’s recovery.
Mining is the tip of the U.S. supply chain, providing raw materials required for nearly every industry and consumer product, including for essential health care applications and even medicines. Border restraints have created fissures in already-fragile supply chains, as our worst fears become a reality. From the antimicrobial metals that can reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus to the manufacturing inputs that form our infrastructure, minerals are integral to every sector that keeps society functioning – directly employing 421,000 Americans and contributing to more than 737,000 additional indirect jobs in related industries.
American mining companies are continuing to safely supply the minerals needed to endure this crisis, while also proactively planning how to kickstart an economic revival after we emerge from this period of hardship.
In the coming weeks, action must be taken to guarantee access to capital under the crucial lending facilities designed to ensure eligibility and encourage participation, where needed, provide regulatory certainty, and support mining companies’ ability to continue to respond to the pandemic. Doing so will help essential industries like mining, continue to secure domestic supply chains as the nation begins its economic recovery. A revival isn’t possible without the cash flow and available credit that’s required. Policymakers must see what’s at stake for the downstream sectors dependent on mining to fix our roads, build our bridges and get society moving again.
Understanding the gravity of this situation, we ask that your policymakers support our mission which will undoubtedly impact all of us.
Thank you,
Rich Nolan
NMA President and CEO
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Now in its 82nd year, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) hosted its annual convention and surpassed 25,000 delegates.
Now in its 82nd year, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) hosted its annual convention and surpassed 25,000 delegates for the fourth consecutive year.
It is the mineral industry's largest annual event which took place March 2 - 5, 2014, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Canadian Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper and 49 federal parliamentarians attended to lend their support for the mineral industry.
See photos in the right-hand column of home page.
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Lewis Bonder with Greater Grand Sudbury's Mayor Marianne Matichuk at MinExpo 2012
Lewis Bonder with Greater Grand Sudbury's Mayor, Marianne Matichuk at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.
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An incredible soirée during the 2012 MinExpo show, put on by the Government of Ontario.
An incredible soirée during the 2012 MinExpo show, put on by the Government of Ontario.
Seen here with Lewis, George A. Ross, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. The event was held at the Mirage Hotel’s Rumbar Lounge.
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2012 Canadian-Corporate Mineral Exploration and Development Tax Credit.
MPI thanks Martin R. Gagné, Partner, Quebec City at Fasken Martineau for permission to print. We also thank the firm for the invitation to attend the Global Mining Group Seminar held on February 24, 2012, at its Montreal office. It was a fascinating meeting that touched on: Mining In Quebec; Anti-Corruption Legislation, Consultation With First Nations,Takeover Defences, & so much more.
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PDAC 2012 - Toronto, Canada
The Honourable Beverley J. Oda - Minister of International Cooperation.
I felt strongly that Minister Oda should be applauded for her leadership in
international development. She spoke of a more vigorous and thoughtful means
of proceeding in mining. It would include all stakeholders & serve to
improve foreign aid both in terms of developing public policy and
implementing policies -on the ground-. Her comments received much applause
from all attendees at the Royal York Hotel that evening. Click here for her speech.
Christian Fortin of the Department of Geological Information- Mines Sector, Quebec Minister of Natural Resources & Wildlife.
The several presentations of "Plan Nord" by Quebec officials were very informative. Unfortunately- the Minister of Natural Resources, Clément Gignac was unable to attend PDAC 2012 for a scheduled interview with Lewis.
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Our congratulations to Maestro Communications of Montreal, winners of two prestigious 2011 Summit Creative Awards for its General Electric-Canada submissions.
Lewis with Chantal Tremblay & Eric Léouzon
MAESTRO COMMUNICATIONS WINS AT SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Montreal firm gleans two awards for its creative campaigns.
Montreal, 2011 - Maestro Communications, a Montreal West Island-based agency, won two awards at the prestigious 2011 Summit Creative Awards for its GE ads. Maestro's work was chosen amongst thousands of submissions from 22 countries.
The Dedicated to the Core and DR2 Repeater ads produced for GE Mining Solutions and GE Lighting Solutions divisions respectively each received bronze level honours in the Trade Publication category. The creative team included Éric Léouzon, Creative Director and President, Luc Metivier - Art Director, and Gerry Wnek - copywriter.
Summit International Awards (SIA), headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is an
organization dedicated to furthering excellence in the marketing communications industry for nearly 20 years. The "Summit Creative Award" competition has established itself as one of the premier arbiters of creative and communication excellence for small and medium size advertising agencies.
This honor is paticularly timely for Maestro Communications which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. "We feel privileged to be recognized by the SIA,
said Eric Léouzon. "These awards for excellence in a highly competitive market
show that our efforts in recent years to think outside the box were not in vain" said Léouzon.
About Maestro Communications
Maestro Communications brings together a select multi-disciplinary group of talented communication professionals who together possess a considerable breadth of expertise in advertising, promotion, public relations and direct marketing. Their creativity, flexibility and capacity to balance proven experience with creative daring is what sets them apart from the competition.
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From a very bright & socially minded mining engineering student we are helping.
He also has a poetic flair; see the MPI "Contact Us" page for an example of his expressive talent.
Dear Lewis,
I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.
Details of the Recommendation: "This recommendation is my Thanksgiving sir. You are someone beyond my words that are insufficient to describe your traits and this is what I've figured out in the short duration of our contact through this professional community. I learned a lot and am still learning from your important emails and your website miningpublications.com, I will always remain thankful for all your favours. I wish you best of luck in all the challenges of your life.
God Bless you.
REGARDS" Shahzad Manzoor
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Many thanks to Norma Procyshyn & Professor Hani Mitri for inviting MPI to McGill's celebration of 140 years of mining engineering, on May 21, 2011.
Over 250 guests were treated to cool jazz, sumptuous food & lots of unprecedented c-o-l-d Canadian brew.
 
Many thanks to Norma Procyshyn & Professor Hani Mitri for inviting MPI to McGill's celebration of 140 years of mining engineering, on May 21, 2011.
Over 250 guests were treated to cool jazz, sumptuous food & lots of unprecedented c-o-l-d Canadian brew.
Since he joined Mining Engineering in 1986, Dr. Mitri has established the Mine Design & Numerical Modeling Laboratory and more recently the Rock Bolting Laboratory. His research and consulting activities focus on rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering, mine design and materials handling.
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Our invitation to "Mining Day On The Hill" hosted by The Economic Club Of Canada on Nov.24, 2009. Guests of the Mining Association Of Canada (MAC), the event held in Ottawa, began with opening remarks by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources.
Our invitation to "Mining Day On The Hill" hosted by The Economic Club Of Canada on Nov.24, 2009. Guests of the Mining Association Of Canada (MAC), the event held in Ottawa, began with opening remarks by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources. During our conversation, I found her to be well versed & an enjoyable speaker. Her Dad worked in our industry & I felt a certain "appreciation" she has perhaps garnered from him. Her remarks were very positive about our industry & focussed on the significance of a strong mining sector as we recover from the world-wide recession. I was impressed- this is a smart lady who truly knows her stuff ! I was especially looking forward to Don Lindsay's talk. He reflected on the opportunities & challenges facing Canadian mining companies like Teck Resources. I am always fascinated how very talented people shape their businesses not only with profit in mind. His review of Teck's charitable work in the field, in developing countries makes me very proud to be a Canadian & working in this industry. He delivered his views on the future of the exploration, mining & resource industries. Most important, I especially enjoyed how he expertly moulded their connection to Canada's long term economic success. Thank-you, Don, & I took notes in my Ontario Exploration Field Notes booklet ... Some other notable invitees were Paul Hebert, Executive Director of The Federated School of Mines plus Alana Kennedy, Manager, Marketing & Communications. She is with Mining Industry Human Resources Council.
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On June 4th, 2009 our organization was invited by Consul General Lee McClenny & Pierre Richer, Sr. Commercial Specialist, U.S.
Commercial Service – United States Consulate - Montreal to address the West Virginia Trade Mission To Canada. The event was surgically
promoted by our office and successfully attracted visiting Canadian companies to meet US members of this Mission, who are seeking partnership
arrangements & sales assistance in Canada.
Lewis addressed the following topics:
1) A general review of the situation in our industry but also the Good News happening in our country. Comments from our client suppliers were addressed. Developments especially in Quebec & the opportunities welcoming our US visitors to look at both Ontario & Quebec.
2) Results of a survey just completed & why it is vital for North American companies to understand the ramifications of: "short term pain for long term gain". He touched on why our West Virginian visitors must look beyond the downturn & make strategic acquisitions NOW.. He named names & touched on the other international players playing "Hard Ball" & for keeps in Canada.
3) He touched on the contentious issue of President Obama's "Buy America" policy & how it is impacting our industry.
4) Finally - he reviewed mining on the Moon & on Mars & his association with the Planetary & Terrestrial Sciences Symposium. He also showed a sample of a substance that will turn coal into diesel fuel that few are aware of. Please email Lewis for details of this discovery.
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2009 Update: The Ontario Government, Ministry of Northern Development and Trade announces the continuance in its fourth year, with Mining Publications International, of promoting Ontario's mining supply companies. In 2009, the advertising exposure will be seen in the 15,000 monthly mailings plus 3,500 monthly distributions at 32 international trade shows and conferences.
The promotional activities will again include advertising in the USA based " Mining Engineering" of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME).
On behalf of our clients & the entire Supply community of Ontario, we extend our genuine thanks to The Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines for his concerted interest expressed to us and his very positive hands on support of our efforts to promote the mining communities of Ontario. Recently at the 2009 MinExpo in Las Vegas - he met with MPI's - Lewis Bonder to express his continued support of our best efforts for Ontario. Furthur developments and updates will be announced shortly.
Photo - PDAC 2008 - Taken after extensive conversations with The Honourable Michael Gravelle, Ontario Minister, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. Topics included the role that Mining Publications International has undertaken to assist the Supply community in Ontario.The Minister expressed a great deal of interest in our innovative promotional programs that include Canada Issues in the SME's "Mining Engineering" monthly publication and assisting almost one hundred Canadian exhibitors in 2007 and 2008 to SME shows. Our colleages who set up the first time ever- Canada Pavilions - attracted so many mine operators & plant superintendents that the Minister remarked, that I should keep in touch with his office to update him on our other 2008 innovations. He was happy with the many Ontario suppliers who we had helped & he pledged his assistance to our efforts to promote Ontario as the Canadian province of mining innovations.
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NASA’s latest rover, Curiosity- Drilling rock from 56 million kilometres away
PTMSS Planetary & Terrestrial Mining Sciences Symposium June 8-11, 2008
Click to hear
Extraordinary sound clip-video captured from a deep subsurface geyser, Lupin Mine, Nunavut Territory, Canada.
Spectacular demonstrations of capability that have terrestrial & space mining applications.
 
Dale Boucher-NORCAT, Norcat Deep Planetary Drill
Gerald Sanders-NASA,
Lewis Bonder-MPI
Mars Exploratio, JPL, NASA
Norcat's DP drill will be here soon
Plus an eclectic blend of technical presentations that included: Biometric Drill design for in situ Astrobiological Studies; Proof of concept for a small lunar excavation robot; In the Mars yard & surrounding area; In situ geological analyzer for Lunar & Martian surfaces.
In my opinion, the most fascinating one was by D. Linne and Gerald Sanders of NASA entitled: "Design considerations for an oxygen production plant in support of a Lunar base."
The tour of the Canadian Space Agency was also spectacular and I want to express my thanks for the invitation, to Norcat and to Dale Boucher - Conference Chair.
First pictured here on the Mining Publications Int'l. site, it's a prototype drill. It will form part of a still yet-to-be-developed robot that would bore 33 feet below the Mars surface, grab core samples, bring them back to the surface, and then identify each of the samples. The robotic system would process the samples for examination, slicing them into thin pieces or polishing & grinding them before handing them off for analysis.
The "Canadadrill" weighs about 100 pounds and would use a rotating core drill bit with fused diamonds. The drill, with the accompanying robotic technology known as a subsurface sample acquisition and handling system, would sit on a fixed platform on the planet's surface.
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Congratulations to Mine Manager, Roger J. Emdin, P.Eng. of XSTRATA's Craig Mine, Sudbury Operations, Onaping Ontario. He has won...
Congratulations to Mine Manager, Roger J. Emdin, P.Eng. of XSTRATA's Craig Mine, Sudbury Operations, Onaping Ontario. He has won our very limited edition: "Mining Map Of South America" at the 2007 CIM exposition in Montreal. It is currently valued at $ 80.00 US. Thank-you to all of the CIM seminar attendees for visiting our innovative clients who were exhibitors. Please visit our page: "Mining Trade Show & Conference Services" for news on our next conference: RETC (Rapid Tunneling & Excavation Conference) in Toronto, June 10 - 13. Contact MPI to be involved in our low cost & effective promotional programs.
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Effective April 20, MPI is especially pleased to welcome Jon Baird, Managing Director of CAMESE as an advertising agency for its members. MPI has put together exceptional discounts, free ads & many other incentives for all of its clients, now including CAMESE & its 250 members.
Effective April 20, MPI is especially pleased to welcome Jon Baird, Managing Director of CAMESE as an advertising agency for its members. Existing relationships its members have with other agencies will be respected. Innovative monthly advertising programs can be viewed on the MPI site for all of our national & international publications. MPI has put together exceptional discounts, free ads & many other incentives for all of its clients, now including CAMESE & its 250 members.
Now ... Here's the story behind the story ... Jon & I had a conversation at the annual CIM "Round Up' in Vancouver a few months ago. We know each other professionally & so when he approached me, I invited him to "my office" outside of the convention center, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. He laid out his idea to me & asked what I thought about it. To me ... it was an instant "slam-dunk". But getting authorizations from my publications ... that required insight & planning. Nevertheless- I successfully achieved what Jon & I had initially agreed to.
Recently, at the Jean Beliveau charitable event in Montreal, I spoke to the Canadian Prime Minister. How could I resist when he asked me ... "what kind of work are you into, Lewis". That's when I brought Jon's plan into my conversation & asked what he thought of it. The PM knows of CAMESE's work, as International Trade Canada does provide important financial contributions to it. He said I was working with an honourable guy & to get it together with him. He wished me well.
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On November 21, 2006 MPI was invited by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC)
On November 21, 2006 MPI was invited by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), to a reception at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel and lunch at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. More than fifty (50) Federal decision-makers were in attendance. The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources was the keynote speaker. The focus was on issues relating to the need for regulatory efficiency and project review plus the importance of geoscience in addressing declining mineral reserves.
I broke bread with Sonia Couto, Trade Commissioner, Metals and Minerals, Business Sector Bureau. Valuable insights to the operations of the Trade Commissioner Service were very much appreciated. I hope to have some exciting news in the future from our tete à tete.
A big “Thank-You” to Gordon R. Peeling, President & CEO of MAC for the invitation. They promote, through the collective action of their members, the growth and development of Canada's mining and mineral-processing industry, for the benefit of all Canadians.
Also in attendance was my former president of the Canadian Institute of Mining and first ever female to hold that post: Patricia J. Dillon. Pat currently is the Manager of Corporate Relations at Tek Cominco. It was enjoyable talking to her, as she was surrounded by many of the attendees. She commented on my successes at CIM and that was very much appreciated. She looked great!
Tim Kennedy, Director of Natural Resources & Environment, for Global Public Affaires shared our table and was an interesting person to talk to.
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Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird
Carol Hughes, MP Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
Glenn Nolan, former President of PDAC.
Currently Vice President, Aboriginal Affairs- Noront Resources Ltd.
 Ingrid Hann, VP HR at de Beers Canada Inc.
We met at the 2011 CIM VIP reception. Ingrid is passionately involved in many aspects dealing with the evolving role of women in mining. The presentation about "Mikawaa", which is an Oji-Cree word meaning Discovery - & the progressive role of women in the Ring of Fire was very enlightening. Visit the site: www.mikawaa.com
 Donald R. Lindsay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Teck Resources Limited
2009 Mining Day On The Hill - Mining Association of Canada
 Lisa Raitt, Canadian Minister of Natural Resources
Consul General Lee McClenny welcomes Lewis & his staff to his residence in the evening, following their presentation at The West Virginia Mission to Canada.
At 2008 MinExpo, Atlas Copco's Torbjorn Redaelli, President & General Manager with Lewis.
Harper-Bonder-Beliveau
Pictured above, Lewis with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and seated, NHL legend Jean Beliveau. The celebration was held on March 29, 2007 in Jean's honour with charitable proceeds to benefit children's hospitals in Quebec. Many thanks to Madeleine Supino, NHL Director of Central Registry-Systems, for a fabulous evening.
Bonder-Beliveau
Jean Beliveau has represented for me those personal aspects that I have tried to make part of my business career. They include: dedication, perseverance & respect to both clients and competitors. He will always remain a class act who has set the tone; the vibration that comes as close to perfection as I can imagine. Bravo Jean, for your charitable work & resolve to make it happen!
Bob Gainey served as general manager of the Montreal Canadians hockey team from 2003 to 2010. Another true gentleman & hockey super star, like Jean Beliveau . He has an exceptionally engaging personality & he shared some of his incredible historical hockey career with me.
He played with passion with the team from 1973 until 1989.
He spent his entire career playing for the Canadians in the NHL. He was team captain of the Canadians from 1981 until his retirement in 1989."
Marc Bergevin, GM of the Montreal Canadians of the National Hockey League, talks "Stats & Trades" with Lewis prior to start of game against Boston. Marc is pure genius; a superb tactician, former player in the NHL & a pleasure to speak to.
Jean Charest is the current premier of the province of Quebec. He is leader of the Liberal Party. We engaged in a spirited discussion on investment in mining exploration in Quebec. Only about 40% of Quebec's mineral potential is now known. I asked numerous questions on management of mining royalties and mineral titles; why we still support the asbestos industry & why Quebec still does not promote bilingual education in a very changing population mix in the province, that is leaving French speaking children with an extremely poor grasp of the English language.
He couldn't answer all my questions but we shared a friendly yet spirited exchange at the head table. "
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