Sir Laurence Brodie-Hall was born in London in 1910 and migrated to Australia in 1924. Starting as a farm-hand in NSW, he later moved to Western Australia and began gold mining in the Murchison, working his way up from underground miner. His deep connection with the mining industry was matched by his passion for the Goldfields community, where he enjoyed music and amateur theatre.

After early work with WMC and studies at the WA School of Mines, Brodie enlisted in WWII, rising to the rank of Captain in the Royal Australian Engineers. Post-war, he returned to WASM and graduated in both Mining and Metallurgy. His long career with WMC included key roles in the development of Bullfinch, the re-opening of Mount Charlotte, and the foundation of major projects like Alcoa of Australia and Kambalda Nickel Operations.

In 1962, he became Executive Director of WMC, overseeing a significant expansion of operations across WA. Renowned for his leadership, innovation, and mentorship, Brodie was admired as someone who rose from humble beginnings without losing the human touch.

Sir Laurence Brodie-Hall passed away in Perth in 2006, leaving a legacy that shaped both the WA mining industry and generations of its professionals.