Andrew Conly

Dr. Andrew Conly’s interest in geology began thanks to a serendipitous course in high school and led him to complete an HBSc (1993) and MSc (1996) at Carleton University. Through Wayne Goodfellow (Geological Survey of Canada), he participated in two oceanographic expeditions to the Juan de Fuca Ridge, experiences that ultimately brought him to the University of Toronto, where he earned his PhD in 2003 under the supervision of Steve Scott. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Conly joined the Department of Geology at Lakehead University, where he is currently Associate Professor and Chair. His research has expanded from an initial focus on sediment-hosted base metal deposits to include experimental mineralogy and petrology, pit lake remediation, and, most recently, the geology and mineralogy of graphite deposits.  Dr. Conly has made significant contributions through professional service. He has served twice as Chair of the Mineral Deposits Division of the Geological Association of Canada and has held leadership roles including Academia Representative on NRCan’s Steering Committee on Chromite Research and Development, Regional Vice-President of the Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits, Director of the CIM Geological Society, and Chair of CCCESD. Since 2010, he has been actively involved with the Mineralogical Association of Canada, serving as Councillor (2010–2013), on Hawley Medal, student travel and research grant, and scholarship selection committees, and as a member of the Executive from 2018 to 2024, culminating in his term as President during the COVID‑19 pandemic. His service to MAC has been inspired by past Berry Medalists Iain Samson, Pierrette Tremblay, and Andy McDonald, as well as by the dedication of MAC’s Executive, Council, and staff.