I have been using Wikipedia for a number of years, and first with some skepticism, but with a growing appreciation of its value as a first stop for information. Most importantly, I have found Wikipedia a very valuable for finding reference to further sources.

In the fall of 2009 a friend point out to me a very one sided article on a subject of importance to me ... so I dove in and became an editor.

I am now working to add and edit articles related to mining, particularly in the developing world, as I believe both that this is an interesting and relevant topic - and because there is a severe lack of balanced information on many of these mines. After starting this I discovered, and have joined, Wikipedia:WikiProject Mining. I also have an interest in public transportation and contribute to articles related to public transportation in the Toronto region.


About Me

I am a Toronto based professional in the mining industry. My educational background is in both engineering and business.


Mining Articles I am following and editing


Canatuan mine

Artisanal Mining

Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor (Canada)

Marlin Mine (Guatemala)

Environmental issues with mining

Goldcorp

Gold cyanidation

HudBay Minerals

Marcopper mining disaster

Mining

Pacific Rim Mining Corporation

Tailings

Talisman Energy

Yanacocha Gold Mine, Peru

Devonshire Initiative


My articles in development

(none right now)

My own notes

Wikipedia:Cheatsheet

Wikipedia:Starting an article

Wikipedia:Template messages/Sources of articles#Examples