Oral Histories

Leonard “Len” Harris has been involved in the mining for the past seventy years. He was born in Queensland, Australia, in 1927 and graduated as a metallurgist from Mount Morgan Technical College in 1949. From there, he distinguished himself in various roles in mining operations in Australia, Ghana, Peru, South Africa, and elsewhere, eventually becoming the Director of Newmont Exploration Ltd. Mr. Harris is also known for his work in Peru in health and education programs through ADAMINYA, an organization he founded with his wife Rosa. In addition to his many other awards, he is the recipient of the Gold Medal from the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America. As of 2015, Mr. Harris is still consulting for the industry and remains an active participant in mining associations.