Arthur H. Shore

Arthur Herbert Shore (born 19 May 1893) was a mineral prospector and the first person set up a uranium mine in Faraday Township, Ontario.

[6] After unsuccessfully prospecting many locations nearby Bancroft, and after taking advice from Toronto geologist John C. B. Rogers,[8] in 1948 or 1949, Shore discovered uranium at a lot in Faraday Township.

[1] After buying up the property on surrounding lots, on 22 June 1949, Shore incorporated Faraday Uranium Mines Limited, and appointed himself as president.

[1][11] Shore attempted to raise funds to develop the property, but was initially unsuccessful as potential investors were discouraged the perception that the geology in Bancroft was incompatible with the economical extraction of uranium.

[11]Shore, along with fellow prospectors Bob Thompson and Russ McDonell staked prospects on York River Uranium Mines near Bancroft, in October 1955.