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National Mining Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2020

February 21, 2023

The 33rd Induction Ceremony for the National Mining Hall of Fame was originally scheduled to be celebrated at a banquet in Lone Tree, Colorado on October 24, 2020. With COVID-19 forcing restrictions and cancellations of in-person events, our staff and Board were determined to find another solution that would not simply function as another online virtual meeting. Deciding to broadcast the event on a variety of social media platforms, the NMHFM engaged BCC Live out of Boulder, Colorado to produce a professional program. This program was recorded and may be watched at any time by clicking this link.

On October 24th, the National Mining Hall of Fame added five new inductees to its ranks, and presented the Prazen Living Legend Award to the followin


Alberto Benavides

Dr. Roshan B. Bhappu

Hugh W. Evans

Raymond W. Threlkeld

Dr. Spencer R. Titley


Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award Recipient: MEC (Minerals Education Coalition), part of SME's foundation that provides educational programs and resources to public.

For more information on this year's inductees, please visit the Hall of Fame page.

To watch a replay of the 33rd National Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, please visit https://vimeo.com/showcase/7690212 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnxUT7Pcjdk