Prain, Ronald, Sir, 1907-1991
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Sir Ronald Prain was a British metals industry executive and civil servant in Northern Rhodesia. He joined Marshall Brothers, an associate of American Metal Company of New York, in 1926. In 1939 he was appointed director of Rhodesian Selection Trust, Roan Antelope Copper Mines, and Mufulira. During the 1940s he served at the Rhodesian Ministry of Supply. He became chairman of Anglo-Metal Company Ltd. in 1946 and chairman of Rhodesian Selection Trust Ltd. in 1950. He was knighted in 1956 for public services in Northern Rhodesia.
From the description of Ronald Prain papers, 1921-1978. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 469675325
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- Copper mines and mining
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- Rhodesia and Nyasaland (as recorded)
- Mufulira (Zambia) (as recorded)
- Africa (as recorded)
