James McWillie Franklin FRSC[1] (November 9, 1942 – June 19, 2024) was a Canadian geologist.

He was educated at Carleton University, earning a BSc in 1964 and a MSc in 1967. He then earned a PhD from the University of Western Ontario in 1970.[2][3]

He was awarded the Selwyn G. Blaylock Medal of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum in 2006,[3] the Logan Medal of the Geological Association of Canada in 2008,[4] and the Penrose Gold Medal of the Society of Economic Geologists in 2014.[5] In 2019, he was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.[2]

Franklin died on June 19, 2024, at the age of 81.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Ross, Ian (July 4, 2024). "North Bay-born James Franklin had huge impact on Canadian mining industry". Timmins Today. Village Media. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "James M. Franklin". Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. January 16, 2019. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award". Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "Logan Medal". Geological Association of Canada. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "R.A.F. Penrose Gold Medal". Society of Economic Geologists. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.