Sharp opinions about mines and mining from Jack Caldwell
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Colonialism a poor excuse for medieval African robber barons and continent-wide mining veniality

If ever there was a reason to stay away from Africa and its mines, the disgusting spectacle of the welcome accorded to Mugabe in Egypt is it. 

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June 30, 2008   No Comments

India and Mittal to gate-crash the BHP-Rio dance; and call the tune?

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Some countries just do not get it.  Zimbabwe is the most egregious example affecting honest mining.   But on a much lesser scale, take a look at the Education News Site in India.  Here is how they describe mining engineering:

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June 30, 2008   1 Comment