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The Fallacy of Prefeasibility Rules and Guidelines 27 Aug 2013 | 08:22 am
Here are two true stories that illustrate the dangers of setting limits on the accuracy of information, design detail, and cost estimates in the prefeasibility and feasibility phases of mine develo...
Seeking a Job in Mining: An Attorney and Small-Scale Miner 27 Aug 2013 | 01:41 am
A few times in the past years of blogging, I have posted a request from somebody asking me to help the emailer find a job. The criterion for posting on a blog what is essentially a request for help i...
Alaska Mines Blackhawk Surveillance by Corps of Engineers 25 Aug 2013 | 10:06 pm
Here are two email that I received this earlier this week. I repeat almost as received, editing out only a few names and dates that are not germane to the story. Hello Miners, I would like to let y...
Center for Excellence in Mining–a MineDesignWiki 22 Aug 2013 | 03:20 am
Not new, but new to me; thus I introduce and write about it here so that you too may learn of this fascinating mining-related site. I refer to a site called Center for Excellence in Mining Innovation...
The Best Mine Closure: Cannon Mine, Wenatchee 20 Aug 2013 | 05:47 am
At the expense of repeating myself, I say again: I am convinced that the most successful mine closure ever is that of the Cannon Mine near Wenatchee. At this link is a website that tells it all. I.....
On-Line Learnining in Mining vs Conferences: Heap Leach Facilities 17 Aug 2013 | 09:04 am
The conference on Heap Leach Facilities is upcoming in September. I have read all the papers as part of the review processes. Many are very good and opened my eyes to issues and solutions I had not ...
2013 Survey Results for Canadian Mine Wages 16 Aug 2013 | 05:18 am
In previous postings I ve written about salaries and executive compensation as gleaned from the CostMine 2013 Survey Results Canadian Mine Salaries, Wages and Benefits. Here are some wages at Canadia...
Tailings Management Costs 15 Aug 2013 | 07:26 am
Today the issue of the cost of tailings management arose yet again. I have previously blogged on this topic–see this posting, also repeated below if you choose not to redirect. Today in this posting...
Mining Jobs: Logistics Officer 13 Aug 2013 | 08:53 am
If you want to travel and move around, then become the logistic officer for a mine in a distant place. Here are some observations about what such folk do. The paste plant to make backfill for the ne...
Mining Jobs: Security Officer 12 Aug 2013 | 07:39 am
Are you a retired policeman? Maybe a strong fellow who likes guns? Or a smart strategist (female) who seeks excitement? Do you want to balance human rights and the security and safety of mine worke...
