Meet new CMJ Editor in Chief, Dr. Tamer Elbokl

It gives me great pleasure to introduce new Editor in Chief, Dr. Tamer Elbokl, to CMJ readers. He took a hold of the reins in mid-April with enthusiasm and optimism.

No one planned it this way, but he and I live a few blocks from each other in this Ottawa suburb. This proximity has given us opportunities to meet in person. Tamer is soaking up everything mining and CMJ faster than I thought possible.

Tamer says he was raised on the shores or the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, Egypt. He’s been in Ottawa over 20 years where he earned a PhD in chemistry from the University of Ottawa. He also holds an MSc in materials science and an MSc in total quality management. He previously lectured at universities and worked in research, quality control and process improvement.

In addition, Tamer has over 16 years’ experience in publishing in various roles, and this is part of the reason he is going to be a leader at CMJ.

The mining sector and industry observers such as I will share with him everything we know about prospecting, mining and processing in Canada and abroad. So far he finds it fascinating.

I’m certain that when CMJ readers eventually meet Tamer on their mine sites, in their offices or at a conference, they will find him more knowledgeable each time and having a fair amount of common sense.

If anyone wants to know, he says he is happily married and enjoys being “Super Dad” to his three (mostly) adorable children. For recreation he plays and watches soccer (Go Liverpool!), plays squash, hikes, paints, reads, and does a bit of gardening.

Readers can reach Tamer at TElbokl@CanadianMiningJournal.com.