John
Ross Davies, who works for Major Drilling Group International Inc., was made an
honorary geologist of Mongolia in a recent ceremony for his contribution to the
country”s burgeoning mining industry. The award was approved and signed by D.
Zorigt, the minister of mineral resources and energy. It is the highest recognition
anyone can receive from both the Mongolian industry and the government
department, awarded to people who have contributed to the development of the
exploration industry. Davies has been working in Mongolia since 2002.