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UCA of SME honors Lok Home for over 45 Years of Industry Support

Every year, the Underground Construction Association of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (UCA of SME) honors an “Outstanding Individual” at its annual awards banquet, held in conjunction with the North American Tunnel (NAT) Conference. The award is given to a person who has made major contributions to the tunneling industry throughout their career.

This year’s laureate is Lok Home, President of The Robbins Company and longtime supporter of the UCA of SME. Home began his extensive tunneling career over 45 years ago, after graduating with a degree in mining technology from the...

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