Paul C. Jones Appointed NMHFM Chairman

Kat Neilson

            Jones has been involved in mining for more than 50 years. His professional and corporate experience include consulting, technical, management and executive positions in base and precious metals, fuels and industrial minerals in more than 16 countries. Jones currently serves on the boards of three public mining companies. He also serves as an Adjunct Teaching Professor at the Colorado School of Mines.

            Jones has been a member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration since 1958. As a member and an officer of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, he received the 2005 President’s Citation for his activities as chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee. In 2004, Jones received the William Lawrence Saunders Gold Medal from the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, for political, legislative and technical service as chair of the Summitville Task Force. Jones is also a member of the Society of Economic Geologists and other professional mining organizations.

            Jones received his Bachelor of Mining Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and Qualified Person. Jones provides mining consulting and management services through Sovereign Management Group Ltd.

Contact:
Kat Neilson
Curator and Operations Manager
National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
Office: (719) 486-1229 Email: curatorial@mininghalloffame.org

About the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
Opened to the public in 1987, the NMHFM boasts one of the most comprehensive mining memorabilia equipment and minerals collections in North America. The more than 20,000 square feet of exhibit space are dedicated to the institution’s mission to “tell the story of mining, its people and its importance to the American public.” Feature exhibits include the walk-through Hard Rock Mine, Prospector’s Cave, and Coal Mine replicas; the Gold rush Room, featuring two 24-oz gold nuggets; the Industrial Minerals Room; the Crystal Room; and the Frost Gallery, showcasing over 700 minerals from all over the world. The NMHFM is home to the National Mining Hall of Fame, which honors individuals for their significant contributions to the mining industry, preserving their legacy for future generations. The NMHFM also owns and operates the historic Matchless Mine & Baby Doe’s Cabin, once owned by “Silver King” Horace Tabor. The Museum is housed in the original 1890s high school building in historic Leadville, Colorado. The NMHFM is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation and is the only federally chartered mining museum in the US.


Paul C. Jones Appointed NMHFM Chairman Kat Neilson Jones has been involved in mining for more than 50 years. His professional and corporate experience include consulting, technical, management and executive positions in base and precious metals, fuels and industrial minerals in more than 16 countries. Jones currently serves on the boards of three public mining companies. He also serves as an Adjunct Teaching Professor at the Colorado School of Mines. Jones has been a member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration since 1958. As a member and an officer of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, he received the 2005 President’s Citation for his activities as chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee. In 2004, Jones received the William Lawrence Saunders Gold Medal from the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, for political, legislative and technical service as chair of the Summitville Task Force. Jones is also a member of the Society of Economic Geologists and other professional mining organizations. Jones received his Bachelor of Mining Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and Qualified Person. Jones provides mining consulting and management services through Sovereign Management Group Ltd. Contact: Kat Neilson Curator and Operations Manager National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Office: (719) 486-1229 Email: curatorial@mininghalloffame.org About the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Opened to the public in 1987, the NMHFM boasts one of the most comprehensive mining memorabilia equipment and minerals collections in North America. The more than 20,000 square feet of exhibit space are dedicated to the institution’s mission to “tell the story of mining, its people and its importance to the American public.” Feature exhibits include the walk-through Hard Rock Mine, Prospector’s Cave, and Coal Mine replicas; the Gold rush Room, featuring two 24-oz gold nuggets; the Industrial Minerals Room; the Crystal Room; and the Frost Gallery, showcasing over 700 minerals from all over the world. The NMHFM is home to the National Mining Hall of Fame, which honors individuals for their significant contributions to the mining industry, preserving their legacy for future generations. The NMHFM also owns and operates the historic Matchless Mine & Baby Doe’s Cabin, once owned by “Silver King” Horace Tabor. The Museum is housed in the original 1890s high school building in historic Leadville, Colorado. The NMHFM is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation and is the only federally chartered mining museum in the US. --
Chamber E-News - May/June 2012