Mining blogs about: GIS

Kenndy as mining expert offers advice to Ontario & Indians

Written by Jack Caldwell on May 29th, 2008

Shamelessly trading on his famous name, a junior member of the Kennedy clan who is a lawyer working for The Natural Resource Defence Council has sent a “terse” letter to the Premier of Ontario telling him to snap to attention and change the 1800s law that enables Vancouver-based mining juniors to go onto aboriginal-claimed lands to [...]

Mining the colonies to support Queen Victoria–and drugs and ugly houses

Written by Jack Caldwell on May 20th, 2008

Yesterday was Queen Victoria day in Canada.  Let me belatedly celebrate the old lady by ruminating on the glories of empire, resource development in the colonies, and the benefits that accrue to the politicians, businessmen, and priests of the ruling class. 
 
On Sunday I rode along the dikes of the Fraser River past wealth unimaginable, and folly [...]

The Igneous Rocks of Tameapa Story (where Michele has been)

Written by Michele Murray on May 13th, 2008

 
There is a reason I haven’t written a funny blog in a while. I’ve become obsessed with writing, “The Igneous Rocks of Tameapa – an exploration adventure story”, which is being published by InfoMine as an ongoing series of PDF chapters. I have submitted 4 chapters in cliff hanger type of short stories, all of [...]

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 [...]