Orbite Aluminae Mourns Passing of Director

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Orbite Aluminae (TSX:ORT) announced with great regret, the passing of Peter Crossgrove, a member of its board of directors since 2013. Crossgrove had helped raise millions for Ontario’s health care and cancer care organizations.

As quoted in the press release:

Mr. Crossgrove was born in Sudbury and raised in Copper Cliff. An accomplished business leader and humanitarian, he helped raise millions of dollars for Ontario’s healthcare and cancer care organizations. He previously served on the Board of Barrick Gold for 22 years, was CEO and Vice Chairman of Placer Dome and was a founder of Masonite International. Mr. Crossgrove was the recipient of the Order of Canada, Order of Ontario, The Upper Canada Medal, Queens Golden Jubilee Medal and Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal. In 2013, he published his memoirs, Boardroom Games, capturing values gained from his life experience as an entrepreneurial renaissance man.

Orbite Chairman, Claude Lamoureux, said:

I had the great opportunity of working side-by-side with Peter for several years. It was a distinct pleasure, as Peter’s character, integrity, and knowledge were well known in the business community. We extend our condolences to his family. Peter will be greatly missed

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