Murray Edmund Watts
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Born1909
DiedOctober 8, 1982 (aged 72–73)
CitizenshipCanadian
KnownforDiscovery of the Mary River iron ore deposit
Murray Edmund Watts | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1909 |
| Died | October 8, 1982 (aged 72–73) |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Known for | Discovery of the Mary River iron ore deposit |
| Awards | Order of Canada Massey Medal |
Murray Edmund Watts, CM (1909 – October 8, 1982) was a Canadian mining engineer and prospector. He is known for a series of important ore discoveries in the Arctic regions, beginning at the age of 22, and continuing through a long career.
Watts was born in the silver town of Cobalt, Ontario in 1909.
Mineral discoveries
He is credited with the following mineral discoveries:[1]
- Raglan nickel deposits, Cape Smith belt, Ungava region (now Nunavik) of Quebec, Canada – a discovery made at the age of 22
- Asbestos Hill asbestos deposits, Ungava region of Quebec, Canada (once operated by Asbestos Corporation Limited)
- Mary River iron deposits, Baffin Island, Canada
- "47"-zone copper deposit, Coppermine River area, Northwest Territories, Canada