Paul C. Henshaw

Paul C. Henshaw (1913–1986) was an American businessman and geologist. He was president of Homestake Mining Company from 1970 to 1977.

Early life Henshaw was born in Rye, New York, in 1913. He graduated from Harvard University before receiving an MS and PhD in geology from the California Institute of Technology.

Career Henshaw worked in Peru and Mexico, along with teaching as an associate professor at the University of Idaho.

In 1953, he started working at Homestake Mining Company.

In 1981, Henshaw was awarded the Charles F. Rand Memorial Gold Medal by the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers for "his unique combination of skills in innovating mining exploration, development, technology, and financial management, while serving fully his professional and civic responsibilities."

Henshaw retired from Homestake in 1983.

Death Henshaw died on August 12, 1986, at 72 years old.