Prof Alban Lynch will unfortunately not be able to attend his induction in the comminution category in Salt Lake City in February, but he wrote to John Chadwick with some comments. “I am honoured to be elected to join such a distinguished group of inventors and engineers. I would love to be able to attend the induction ceremony in Salt Lake City but my mobility is not good and I regret to write that the trip would be beyond me. However Professor Mike Nelson, Head of Mining at the University of Utah and a colleague for some years will be able to accept the Award on my behalf. www.im-halloffame.com

“I have had time to think about the years of effort which went into making the inspired idea of the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame a reality. The accumulated stories over the years of the work of inductees will be a marvellous history of the development of Mining Technology and I wish to congratulate you on the result of your effort. I hope that you will have time to record your recollections of some of the great advances when you retire.”