Awarded the Medal 1939. "In recognition of his services to mining and metallurgy and particularly in connection with the development of flotation processes in the treatment of complex sulphide areas and with the establishment of the electrolytic zinc industry in Australia."

Awarded the Medal 1951. "In recognition of his contribution to research in, and the development of, the electrolytic zinc and associated industries, including the utilisation of by-product sulphur, and to his work in their organisation and administration."

Awarded the Medal 1949. "In recognition of distinguished services to the base metal and gold mining industries in Australia and the British Commonwealth, and to the Empire and Allies during the two World Wars."

Awarded the Medal 1948. "In recognition of his contributions to the geology of many Australian mineral fields and to the science of mineragraphy in which he has established an international reputation."

Awarded the Medal 1945. "In recognition of his long and efficient service to the mining industry, his valuable contributions to the industrial phase of Broken Hill operations, and for the splendid work he has done in guiding and introducing mining students to the profession."

Awarded the Medal 1943. "In recognition of his outstanding services in the development of the mining and metallurgical practices at Mount Lyell, Tasmania."

Awarded the Medal 1958. "In recognition of his services to the base metal industries of Australia, and to the growth of the Mount Isa Mineral field and integrated industries."

Awarded the Medal 1940. "In recognition of his outstanding work in the development of the steel and allied industries in Australia, his personality, vision and organising ability as applied to this work; and for his national service."

Awarded the Medal 1959

Awarded the Medal 1938. "In recognition of his services to the Commonwealth and the States of Victoria and Western Australia in the development of their mineral resources; for his achievements in connection with the brown coal deposits of Yallourn, Victoria, and generally for long and valuable services to the mining industry and to this Institute."

Awarded the Medal 1937. "For his work in connection with the development of the flotation process at Broken Hill and in connection with the development of the steel industry in Australia."

Awarded the Medal 1936. "For outstanding service in the development of mining and milling practice on the Broken Hill field and for untiring public service in many directions associated with mining and metallurgy."

Awarded the Medal 1935. "In recognition of eminent services in the advancement of mining and metallurgical science and practice and particularly regarding his work of Broken Hill and in the establishment of the steelworks of Newcastle, New South Wales."

Awarded the Medal 1989. "In recognition of his vision and outstanding contribution to the development of steel, petroleum and other minerals in Australia and overseas."

Awarded the Medal 1992. "In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the initiation and management of mineral research and technology through his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Mineral Industries Research Association (AMIRA) and involvement with research organisations throughout Australia."

Awarded the Medal 1942. "In recognition of the outstanding merit of his contributions to the science of lead metallurgy, make through the invention, development and application of his process for continuous and full refining of silver-lead bullion, at the lead smeltery of the Broken Hill Associated Smelters, Port Pirie, South Australia. His process is the only method of continuous refining practised in the world of lead metallurgy today."

Awarded the Medal 1974. "In recognition of his leadership in the exploration and development of Australian mineral resources and particularly his contribution to the mining industry in the Northern Territory."

Awarded the Medal 2004. "For his research and leadership, which have had a profound impact on the discipline of structural geology, the mechanics of the earth and its applications not only in Australia but also world-wide to serve the strategic needs of the industry. Bruce is a scientist of international standing, a research strategist without peer who has been instrumental in building capabilities of generations of Australians through the generosity of his ideas and energy."

Awarded the Medal 2003. "For his distinguished academic credentials, high-level industry career and prominent public-sector service which present an unparalleled record of eminent achievement at the highest levels in academia, industry and the public sector at both the local and international level."

Awarded the Medal 1991. "In recognition of his prominent services to the coal mining industry and associated metallurgical industry."

Awarded the Medal 1984. "In recognition of his success in the application of original geological concepts in exploration resulting in major mineral discoveries in Australia and for his professional competence and outstanding leadership qualities which are acknowledged worldwide."

Awarded the Medal 1983. "For his services to the mining industry, particularly in Western Australia, and his active role in business and government relationships at both the national and international level."

Awarded the Medal 1982. "For his leadership in Australian Mining and metallurgical developments, particularly the iron ore industry, for his great contribution to relations with Japan and for his outstanding service to The Institute."

Awarded the Medal 1953. "In recognition of his professional work in Burma and in Western Australia and his leadership in the safe transference of the Burma Corporation staff in 1944 through Japanese occupied territory."

Awarded the Medal 1976. "In recognition of his service to the development of the mineral industry, particularly in Western Australia, and including his outstanding contribution to education and to community service."

Awarded the Medal 1955. "In recognition of his contribution to exploration and to non-ferrous metallurgy and of his continuous public service in many directions associated with mining and metallurgy."

Awarded the Medal 1973. "In recognition of his great contribution to the science and practice of geology and particularly to the exploration for and discovery of ore deposits in Australia and New Guinea."

Awarded the Medal 1964. "In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the exploration and development of Australian mineral resources, including notably water and petroleum, and of his leadership in the establishment of the Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics."

Awarded the Medal 1963. "In recognition of his outstanding record in the building and reconstruction of major mining and metallurgical enterprises, including lead-silver-zinc, aluminium and uranium in Australia and gold in Canada; also, for his personal initiation of improvements in industrial and social welfare in these industries."

Awarded the Medal 1962. "In recognition of his leadership in the exploration, development and extraction of a wide range of Australia's mineral resources, including notably gold in Western Australia and Victoria, lead-silver-zinc and copper in New South Wales; and for his personal part in the establishment of a major aluminium complex."

Awarded the Medal 1961. "In recognition of his outstanding services to metallurgical education in Australia, of his eminence in metallurgical research, and of his contributions, directly and through his graduates and research groups, to the development of Australian industry."

The Institute has presented the Award since 1935.

Awarded the Medal 1980. "In recognition of his leadership in the mining industry in Australian and his contribution to Papua New Guinea through his work in the development of the Bougainville Project including the sociological aspects."