From Deloitte a new report Tracking the trends 2012, The top 10 trends mining companies may face in the coming year. The report starts with this quote:
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Deloitte predicted the Peru Newmont Cajamarca Debacle
Posted in About the news, communication, Community relations, First Nations, Investing & Finance, Peru, tagged cajamarca, Deloitte, Newmont, Peru on January 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Technical Papers on Mining and 2012 Conference Attendance
Posted in communication, consulting, Law (Mining), Tailings, Waste Rock, tagged 2012, conference, Tailings and Mine Waste, technical paper on January 11, 2012 | 1 Comment »
With the new year growing old, our thoughts turn to the conferences of 2012. And the technical papers we may write and present. I am reminded of this by today’s email on the soon to be first meeting to set about organizing Tailings and Mine Waste 2012. So soon, so soon after the last conference?
Project Objectives for Management of Tailings, Waste Rock, and Heap Leach Pads
Posted in communication, Heap leach, mining, Reclamation, Tailings, Waste Rock, tagged hepa leah pad, project management, projective objectives, Tailings, Waste Rock on January 6, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Today I was criticized for failing to clearly set out the project objectives. Damn me, I know what we are setting out to do. “But the rest of us do not,” was the reply. And so I wrote out the project objectives in deliberate detail. And that set me writing the rest of this posting. [...]
Mining Advertizing: Accolades to Vale, Hitachi, Bucyrus, and Others
Posted in blogs, communication, Human relations and mining, tagged bucyrus, cementation, GE, haulmax, hitachi, metso, Vale on October 7, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Browsing through some of the older postings in this blog, I noticed adverts at the end of a number of the postings. I have always followed a no-advert policy for this blog, lest I find my opinions compromised. So let me assure you that any ads you see on this blog are not there because [...]
Searchmining.net New on the Web
Posted in blogs, communication, tagged search.mining on August 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I return the favor. Searchmining.net links to this blog when you use their search engine. I can do no more than return the compliment and bring to your attention this new facility. Here is how they describe themselves:
Mining Social Media for Meaning in Mining
Posted in blogs, communication, Community relations, Human relations and mining, mining, tagged alaska miners association, blogs, facebook, mining, Pebble Mine, socila media, twitter, you tube, zoe mullard on March 22, 2011 | 9 Comments »
The boat slide quickly along the calm sea, but tidal waves were forming and threatening a rough voyage. We stood on the deck gazing at a blue ocean, green trees, and towering peaks of snow. A peaceful scene wrought of turmoil and storm that reminds you the world is not always beautiful.
Mining.com Updates a New Gold Price Image
Posted in blogs, communication, Copper, Gold, Investing & Finance, mining, Uncategorized, tagged Copper, egypt, Gold, Huffington Post, mining.com, price, silver on February 12, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The Huffington Post was sold this week for millions. For years I have dipped into it occasionally for a balance on the news. I even fought the folk here at InfoMine telling them the format is attractive and easy to use. At last this advice is getting implemented–but only partially.
Consulting to Good & Skilled Mining Clients
Posted in communication, consulting, mining, tagged amanger, client, consulting, ego, project on January 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
During a career as a consultant spanning nearly forty years, I have consulted to many different types of clients. Some I would say I have worked for; a few I have worked with. In this latter category, I include the best client every, and the second best, who moved on this week.
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