Ian Atkinson

Background

Atkinson, Ian was born on September 26, 1949 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Came to United States, 1996. Son of Frank and Dorothy Diane Atkinson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology with honors, University London, 1971. Master of Science in Geophysics, University London, 1973.

Career

Assistant region manager Eastern Canada Noranda Exploration Company Ltd., Toronto, 1989-1991. Vice president exploration Hemld Gold Mines Inc., 1991-1996, senior vice president, 1996. Senior vice president exploration Battle Mountain Gold Company, Houston, 1996-1999, senior vice president operations and exploration, since 1999.

Board directors Grobex Mining Exploration, Noranda, Quebec. Chairman, director Ontario Mineral Exploration Federation, Timmins, 1988-1991.

Achievements

• Ian Atkinson has been listed as a noteworthy mining executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Canadian Institute Mining and Metallurgy, Society Exploration Geophysicists, Prospectors and Developers Association Canada (director 1988-1994), Porcupine Prospectors Association (president, director 1986-1990).

Interests

• Squash, golf, skiing, reading, music.

Connections

Married Therese Diane Marie, June 9, 1978. Children: Nathalie, Stephanie.

Father:

Frank Atkinson

Mother:

Dorothy Diane Atkinson

Spouse:

Therese Diane Marie

child:

Nathalie Atkinson

child:

Stephanie Atkinson