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The Real Result of the Standing Rock ‘Victory’

Posted on January 8, 2017 by cjrhart

Protests that stopped development of the Dakota Access Pipeline on Dec. 4 means that even more crude will be moved, day and night for years and year and years, by rail.  Tanker cars that will will roll at high speed … Continue reading →

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Another Greedy Government

Posted on May 8, 2014 by cjrhart

Yet another greedy government has changed the rules mid-stream with the result of driving away foreign investment in mining, jobs and people. The Indonesian government imposed an new 25% export tax in January for any copper concentrates in the country, … Continue reading →

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Colombia’s Illegal Mining Legacy

Posted on May 6, 2014 by cjrhart

Colombia is an amazing country with lots of opportunity to increase its wealth and quality of life for her people by developing its mining industry.  Regretfully, its lack of leadership and enforcement is causing the industry and the opportunities to … Continue reading →

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The Long Haul

Posted on May 5, 2014 by cjrhart

There are few things that many people dread more than a long haul flight in economy class.  Personally, I relish the opportunity to spend 15 hours on a flight to Hong Kong or Sydney!  No emails, no phones, no texts…just … Continue reading →

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