Baie Verte, Canada
Allan is a Co-Founder and VP of Innovation with Novamera Inc. Allan has been involved in various management, supervisory and engineering roles associated with mining for the past 35 years (both open pit and underground). He has a high regard for environmental protection with some associated projects having been recognized provincially and nationally for their attention to environmental stewardship. He has received several awards for his contributions over the years including the 2012 Queens Diamond Jubilee Award and The Sam Blagdon Award for contribution to the community through mining activity. In June 2017, he was awarded an honorary membership with PEGNL (Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland Labrador ) and in 2018, was inducted into the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame. Allan has been invited to serve on many industry and academic boards, committees and association including, Private Sector Advisory Committee for the development of the province of Newfoundland’s Business Innovation Agenda, Memorial University Process Engineering Advisory Board, Canadian Manufactures and Exporters-Newfoundland Central Improvement Network, VP-Eastern District -Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and Petroleum. Advisory Board of The Harris Center -Memorial University of Newfoundland. Natural Resources Canada - Green Mining Initiative Advisory Committee.