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U.S. versus Australian Mine Manager Salaries

Posted in Australia and New Zealand, Coal, Jobs and Salaries, North America, tagged , , , on April 13, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Today Jennifer Leinhart of CostMine sent me these two volumes: 2011 Survey Results: U.S. Coal Mine Salaries, Wages and Benefits 2011 Survey Results: U.S. Metal & Industrial Mineral Mine Salaries, Wages and Benefits

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Women in Mining and Civil Engineering: What is it that Makes America Great?

Posted in Jobs and Salaries, People, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 12, 2012 | 1 Comment »

There are no societies for men in mining.  Yet there are many groups for women in mining.  I think this is degrading to women, mining, and engineering in general.  Let me tell you why I have this contrary opinion.

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Why Mining Geologists Deserve & Earn $100K on Graduating

Posted in Jobs and Salaries, tagged , , , on April 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

I have not done this before; I have never repeated a comment as a new posting.  I do this now, not because I have become lazy and dependent on others for opinions and perspective,  but because I think this comment is worthy of individual exposure and repeat.  This is powerful writing and strong opinion.  So [...]

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Mining Investment Via Wikipedia and Other Mining Discussion Groups

Posted in Investing & Finance, tagged , , on April 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Here is a link to a Wikipedia article I found while browsing the web searching for mining investment information.  This article is called Largest Gold Companies.  It includes  the most comprehensive comparison of gold mining companies I have come across recently.  And the references are extensive including some I have not hitherto seen. 

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Mine Health & Safety as a Guide to Sound Investing

Posted in About the news, health and safety, Investing & Finance, North America, safety, tagged , , , , on March 28, 2012 | 2 Comments »

A radical thesis:  If I had a million dollars to invest in a single mine, I would go meet the mine’s Health & Safety Officer.  If they impressed me, I would invest.  If they did not, I would get on the next plane and fly to the next mine on the list. 

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Mining Investing from Magazine Hot-Stock-Picks and Reports of Tailings Failure

Posted in consulting, Investing & Finance, Tailings, tagged , , on March 28, 2012 | 1 Comment »

There is no such thing as a typical mining investor.  That much was brought home to me today. 

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Mining in Mexico: A Wise Investment?

Posted in Investing & Finance, Money & Mining, tagged , , on March 27, 2012 | 2 Comments »

At lunch today a colleague posed the question, would you invest in a Mexican mining enterprise? My answer: I honestly don’t have a clue.

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Why Invest in Mining in Chile?

Posted in Investing & Finance, Latin America, Tailings, tagged , , , , on March 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

A very simple answer to the question: why invest in mining in Chile?  Mining is booming in Chile; they seem to have the right government; they have the resources; the climate is right for mines in the far north; and the big companies are all in play. 

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Why Invest in Australian Mining?

Posted in Australia and New Zealand, blogs, consulting, Investing & Finance, Jobs and Salaries, tagged , , , , on March 25, 2012 | 4 Comments »

Right now it seems a no-brainer: invest in Australian mining.  Well, maybe this is not good advice.  According to a smart young Australian with whom I chatted this week, Australia is headed for decline, decay, and mining investment disaster.

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Gold Recovery from Unusual Mining Places

Posted in brandy, Gold, Investing & Finance, Mining history, opera, Uranium, tagged , , , , , , on March 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

I do not know if the following is true:  my father used to say that the only person on the mine who is assured of a new facility is the mill manager.  The reason my father gave is this: when you rework the concrete foundations of the mill you recovery so much gold that it [...]

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