Frog mining the evolutionary past

Written by Jack Caldwell on July 29th, 2008

Frogs and mining represent a far stretch.  But a posting at mga Kakaiban Kwento is fascinating enough to reconsider the issue.  In a remote part of Indonesia this is happening:
Bickford and Gillespie said the frog’s discovery adds urgency to the need to protect its river habitat, which in recent years has become polluted due to [...]

Oil Sands politics and silly demands by incompetent governments on the mining industry

Written by admin on July 29th, 2008

I subscribe to the principles of Responsible Mining—it all just makes ethical good sense.   But I am profoundly suspicious of any site, publication, or organization that bandies about the word SUSTAINABLE.  At this link is an E-Book I have compiled from posting on this blog on mine stories that highlight the realities and illusions of the [...]

Mining Cuil for more mining perspective: the good, bad, and indifferent

Written by Jack Caldwell on July 28th, 2008

Cuil (pronounced cool) is a new search engine.  It aims to compete with Google.  I have no complaints with Google, which i use extensively every day.  In fact i am always impressed when Google picks up my latest posting on this blog within minutes of its first appearance.  I am even more impressed when Google ranks [...]

Russia: Focus on the Positive

Written by Frank Talk: Insight for Investors on July 28th, 2008

Charlemagne Capital is subadvisor to the U.S. Global Investors Eastern European Fund (EUROX), which invests in Russia and other Eastern European countries. This commentary was adapted from a research update issued this week.

Mining old Mexico for new wealth: but beware the tourists

Written by Jack Caldwell on July 28th, 2008

To save old mines for tourism or to reopen them for profit?  That is the question.  And like any dream of riches, there is always the possibility of a nightmare. 
A site new to me, Mining Companies Exploration and Mining Investment News carries a fine article that highlights the dilemma of maintaining old mines as tourist [...]

Oil sands mining and tailings protests: the Vancouver liberal at his best

Written by Jack Caldwell on July 28th, 2008

The disconnect between reality and idealism is stark.  Or is it just the disconnect between Fort McMurray and Vancouver?  
The people on the oil sands mines I worked with are honest and earnest.  But the Vancouver news makes them sound like prime scallywags.  Consider these two links:
The Tyee (admittedly a “fiesty one online”)   They write about [...]