This year marks the 51st anniversary of the National King Miner Contest.

At the Nickel Days President’s Reception last night, Cliff Hibbs was named as the 2024 Honorary King Miner.

Cliff started his career with INCO, now Vale, back in 1997 and retired in 2018, having worked in the mill, the open-pit, the wash-bay and as a construction crew leader.

Honorary Driller for this year is Clayton Young.   His career with INCO began in 1973 and he retired in 2008, after 35 years of mining.

The National King Miner Contest features 11 events to test the skills of competitors as they vie for the titles of King Miner, Rookie of the Year,  and for cash prizes.

There is also a team competition.

This year’s contest begins at 9 am on Saturday at the usual site at the TRCC.