When I first came to Canada, I was told by proud Canadians that the country is unique: “Everybody is polite; no protests; and no class action law suites. Not like across the border.” (more…)
Archive for May, 2012
Smelly Anti-Coal-Mining Protests
Posted in About the news, British Columbia, Coal, tagged Coal, compliane coal cooperation, mining, port alberni, raven underground on May 25, 2012 | 6 Comments »
Military Drones for Mines & Tailings
Posted in About the news, Tailings, tagged bluesky, drone, guided autopilot, Tailings on May 24, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Last week two of the serious magazines that I read more for information than crass pleasure had articles on drones. Those are the unmanned aircraft currently used to kill targets in the Middle East who have, or may want to play terrorist. One of the articles told of the use of drones to catch some nasty people in Idaho who barricaded themselves on their independent-state farm. (more…)
On the Morality & Ethics of Diamond Mining: Pebble Mine into Bristol Bay
Posted in About the news, consulting, Diamond, Mining history, North America, tagged BHP, Diamond, edward o wilson, Ekati, ethics, mine, morality, Pebble Mine, social conquest of earth on May 23, 2012 | 3 Comments »
On Saturday I posted a piece on the Pebble Mine. Here is one of the comments on what I wrote—the commenter takes me to task for consulting to the EKATI Diamond mine, while questioning the need for and the practicality of opening the Pebble Mine. First the comment and then my reply, which is an extended essay on the morality & ethics of diamond mining. (more…)
Mining History & Grandkids
Posted in Africa, British Columbia, Gold, Mining history, tagged East Geduld, free state, grandkids, kids, mining, South Africa, welcome on May 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
An ordinary weekend preceding a Monday holiday. And yet extraordinary if you think hard about it. (more…)
EPA Report on Bristol Bay and Pebble Mine
Posted in About the news, acid mine drainage, consulting, environmental, feasibilty studies, First Nations, Gold, Investing & Finance, mining, North America, tagged Alaska, Anglo American, bristol bay, EPA, fish, Pebble Mine on May 19, 2012 | 15 Comments »
The draft report by the EPA on potential mining impacts on Bristol Bay by the Pebble Mine or any of the other seven potential mines in that part of Alaska is published. Here is a link to one report thereon—there are hundreds of news items, so maybe look for others as well if the topic interests you. (more…)
Mining Students for Opporunity in Chile
Posted in About the news, Jobs and Salaries, Latin America, tagged Chile, communist, mining, student on May 18, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Students in Chile are protesting; they are demanding free and better education. The more communist-inclined are demanding nationalization of the country’s copper mines—which produce some sixty-percent of the country’s income. Politicians dither and special-interest groups lobby. It takes six years to get a degree when at most it should take four years. (more…)
Should I Become a Mining Engineer II ?
Posted in Jobs and Salaries, tagged mining engineer, professional geologist, student on May 16, 2012 | 7 Comments »
Today, I received the following in an email. The writer asks a number of questions relating to his decision to go into mineral engineering. First I repeat the email, and then I set out my answers to his questions. If you too can help this fellow, please do so by commenting. Thanks. (more…)
Abandoned Mines and Bats
Posted in Reclamation, tagged abandoned mine, bat, east vancouver, homeless, sustainable mining on May 14, 2012 | 1 Comment »
EPA’s Pebble Mine Review: Presidents in the Making
Posted in blogs, consulting, environmental, Human relations and mining, North America, tagged EPA, Obama, Pebble Mine, peer review, politics, review, romney on May 14, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Background: In response to requests, the U.S. EPA has undertaken to review the Pebble Mine. They are apparently acting in terms of the Clean Water Act, although many dispute their authority to do so. The review is taking place before any formal submittals have been made by Anglo America, and many claim that Anglo should at least be granted due process. (more…)
Teck, BC Ballet, and Bliss
Posted in British Columbia, opera, tagged ballet, BC, bliss, glass, mozart, ravi shankar, resources, Teck on May 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
We thanks another mining company for supporting the arts in British Columbia. Teck Resources is listed as a Corporate Partner of Ballet BC in the program for last night’s ballet, Bliss. (more…)
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