Coal Award - Winner 2000
Richard T. MarshallCalgary, Alberta
“In recognition of an outstanding career in the coal industry attaining senior management positions and representation of Canada’s coal industry at a national and international level as President of the Coal Association of Canada.”
Richard (Dick) Marshall was born and educated in Alberta. A mining engineer by profession, he has worked in all aspects of the coal industry, including exploration, development, production and international marketing. He has held a number of executive positions within the industry, including Western Minerals Limited, Fording Coal Limited, and BP Canada. He was appointed president of the Coal Association of Canada in 1983 representing the Canadian coal industry nationally and internationally. In 1990 he fulfilled a long-term desire to incorporate his own consulting practice and continues to be active.