Ronald Lindsay Prain
| Name | Ronald Lindsay Prain (Sir) |
|---|---|
| Birth and death | 1907 - 1991 |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman |
| Profession details | Businessman |
| Related place(s) | St George's Hill (including The Diggers), Weybridge |
| Researcher/author | Alistair Grant |
Sir Ronald Lindsay Prain (1907-1991) businessman. Known in the popular press as 'Mr Copper', Prain joined the board of Anglo Metal in 1936, and in 1937 joined the boards of the Rhodesian Selection Trust (RST) and Roan Antelope, which had been acquired by American Metal. These companies led the development of the African copper mining industry. Prain died at his home, Waverley, Granville Road, St George's Hill, Weybridge.
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