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Komatsu drums CIM mining into business: report from Edomonton

Written by Jack Caldwell on May 4th, 2008

The CIM conference in Edmonton was opened this evening by Komatsu and the past, present, and next president of the CIM.  The Loyal Edmonton Regiment marched in with red, white, and black bedecked drummers; the loud & aggressive drummers lead the dignitaries to the podium; a few short speeches and a ribbon cutting followed.
We repaired [...]

Fly Fishing and Mining: A Natural Match

Written by Michele Murray on April 11th, 2008

 
Fly fishing and Mining, can it be? Can they exist in the same sentence?
Most “non-mining people”… (What should I call non-mining people for future reference sake? Hmmm, NMPs! That’ll do…) would shiver at the mention of these two industries in one thought. Most NMPs would never believe or be willing to accept the reality of the strong [...]

Colorado Anti-Mining Bill Hits the Dirt?

Written by Michele Murray on April 2nd, 2008

The following announcement was released today by Stuart A. Sanderson, President of the Colorado Mining Association:
“Today, the Colorado House of Representatives Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted to postpone indefinitely (kill) House Bill 08-1165.  The sponsors of the amendment had agreed to limit the scope of the bill to amending the prospecting provisions only and, at today’s hearing, [...]

South Park, Colorado Mining: Lack of Foresight

Written by Michele Murray on April 1st, 2008

The mining industry of Colorado has come to a grand brink in South Park. For those who are unfamiliar, South Park, Colorado is not just a cartoon with foul mouthed kids. It’s an actual place within a region rich in wilderness, beauty, wildlife, and natural resources. The name “South Park” refers to a sequence of [...]

Sierra Geothermal

Written by admin on March 31st, 2008

Sierra Geothermal Power Corp (TSX.V:SRA) is a Vancouver-based geothermal company I wanted to start with partly because they’re local, but also because they’re industry leaders in geothermal power. CEO and President Gary Thompson is a P.Geo who is knowledgeable and passionate about the potential for geothermal. I first spoke to Gary Thompson a few months [...]

Make the Best of It

Written by Michele Murray on March 18th, 2008

I like to think I am the kind of core logger who tries to make the best of it, even if I am partly unhappy. I say, I LIKE to think of myself that way because people have unique perceptions of who they think they are versus the way they act. Same goes for core loggers. [...]