AWARD: Jean Robitaille named Mineral Processor of the Year

OTTAWA - Toronto's Agnico-Eagle Mines noted that its senior VP of technical services, Jean Robitaille, won the Mineral Processor of the Year Award at the annual Canadian Mineral Processors (CMP) gala on Jan. 19, 2011. This is the CMP's most prestigious award and is presented to a candidate who has made outstanding technical contributions to the industry.

"It is a great honour and pleasure for me to receive this award. I have been fortunate to be part of a fantastic team of the highest professional quality that supported me and the company through thick and thin. I would therefore like to share this recognition with them. Many thanks for your hard work and support," Robitaille said when he accepted.

The names of other award winners will be posted on the CMP website, www.CMPsoc.ca/awards.cfm.