Throughout his long, distinguished career with Noranda / Falconbridge, Derek Pannell demonstrated an acute understanding of both the business and technical aspects of his company's mining, processing and globalization activities. He provided astute leadership in directing and motivating project teams and in supporting his business associates, as exemplified in the very successful Antamina Copper-Zinc operation which he led in Peru. Derek Pannell is a diligent supporter of technology developments in the international mining industry, and has been instrumental in the mentoring and appointment of technology leaders throughout his organization.