Category: Mining

Up there in the north in British Columbia

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Since I started my job in geophysical surveying, lots have people have asked me questions about the niche, mysterious field. I recently took a first aid course, and the instructor said, “I’ve heard about geologists and exploration folks taking these courses but you’re the first one I’ve taught myself. Cool.” I felt like a collectable … Continue reading Up there in the north in British Columbia →

Sub-arctic adventures

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In my first adventure in surveying, I heard many things about an annual survey done at a sub-arctic mining camp. The tall tales made me tremble in apprehension at the thought of getting sent there. “You have to dig your snowmobile out of six feet of snow every morning, and for the rest of the … Continue reading Sub-arctic adventures →

Found Gold and I’ll tell you where

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Less than a month into my Alaska adventures, I had to go on a side-quest to obtain an SSN. The US government is unique in many respects, one of which is that they make it quite hard to get an SSN, even if you are a citizen. After many phone calls with the Social Security … Continue reading Found Gold and I’ll tell you where →