Age, Biography and Wiki
James Foots (James William Foots) was born on 12 July, 1916 in Jamieson, Victoria, Australia, is an An Australian business and financial journalist. Discover James Foots's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 94 years old?
| Popular As |
James William Foots |
| Occupation |
Mining engineer · academic · company director |
| Age |
94 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
12 July, 1916 |
| Birthday |
12 July |
| Birthplace |
Jamieson, Victoria, Australia |
| Date of death |
21 August, 2010 |
| Died Place |
Caloundra, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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James Foots Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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James Foots Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Foots worth at the age of 94 years old? James Foots’s income source is mostly from being a successful engineer. He is from Australia. We have estimated James Foots's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
engineer |
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Timeline
Sir James William Foots AO FTSE HonFAusIMM MIMM FCIC (12 July 1916 – 21 August 2010) was an Australian mining engineer and Chairman of Mount Isa Mines and Chancellor of the University of Queensland.
James William Foots was born in Jamieson, Victoria on 12 July 1916, the son of William Foots, who worked as an explosives expert in the Jamieson gold mines and his wife Ethel Allen.
His mother died when he was three, and he and his brother were raised by their grandparents.
He attended Coburg High school where he completed his studies as the Dux of the school.
He won a scholarship to attend the University of Melbourne, but was compelled to complete another matriculation year, when it was felt he was too young to attend University.
He graduated with a degree in Mining Engineering in 1937.
Foots took up work at the Zinc Corporation mine in Broken Hill, and married Thora Thomas in 1939.
During World War II, he and colleague, George Fisher worked on the creation of underground fuel storage tanks in Darwin during persistent bombing raids, before returning to work in Captain's Flat and Broken Hill in 1946.
Foots moved to Mount Isa Mines, Queensland in 1952.
He rose to the position of general manager of Mount Isa Mines Limited in 1955, succeeding George Fisher.
Foots continued to lead the company later as chief executive and chairman of MIM Holidings Ltd, where he helped the group to expand metal production of lead, silver, copper and zinc.
Foots was appointed to the Senate of The University of Queensland in 1970, and also held the position of Inaugural Chairman of The University of Queensland Foundation from 1982 to 1985.
He helped to establish the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre in 1970, in recognition of Kruttschnitt's work in Mt Isa and in helping to develop the Silver Mine acquired by the university in Indooroopilly.
He was president of the Australian Mining Council and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in 1974.
He was on the board of Castlemaine Toohey's Limited from 1983 to 1985, the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited from 1982 to 1985 and ASARCO Incorporated 1985–1987.
Foots was chancellor of The University of Queensland from 1985 to 1992.
He was a chairman of Westpac from 1987 to 1989.
He was a governor of the foundation until 1992.
He was director of Uniquest from 1993 to 1997.
A bridge in Mount Isa bears his name (2009).
Foots died in Caloundra, Queensland on 21 August 2010.
He was survived by his children and grandchildren.
His wife Thora died in May 2010.
Foots established a number of scholarships to support students in Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering.
A building was also named in his honour at the St Lucia campus of The University of Queensland.
