Usually I used my Blog to distribute kind of critical news about Newmont Mining Corp., because – as I feel – it´s behaviour in Cajamarca/ Peru is very different to what it´s supposed to be… Of course, sometimes Newmont behaved in a sustainable and responsible way… but – in my opinion – always too late… always happened something very bad before, always because there was pressure from NGOs and civil society to do things better. At least in Peru… This behaviour of Newmont in South America makes it very difficult for me to trust this company.
Writing my Blog, I got to know that there much more Blogs thinking in the same way as me… (just look around in previous posts)… unfortunatelly mostly in Spanish…
Today I think, I found one of the most interesting Blogs related to Newmont. It´s written by a 31 years old computer programmer and it´s about his father Richard Ness:
My father, Richard Ness is currently on trial in Indonesia for a crime that never happened and is currently facing ten years in prison and a US$ 60,000 fine. He is accused of polluting the environment and causing illnesses when independent studies have repeatedly confirmed that there is no environmental damage and most importantly medical analysis have established that there is no incidence of arsenic or mercury poisoning among the local community.
As www.mineweb.net reports, with his “blog, http://richardness.org, Eric Ness, 31, has managed to capture and sustain the attention of U.S. politicians, the international news media, the U.S. State Department, and other stakeholders that careful attention must be paid to a trial.” Well, I don´t want Ness to be in prison and I think, it´s great that the son supports his father this way. But after all I got to know about Newmont… it´s hard to trust this company. Maybe Newmont is not guilty …who know´s…but we have a saying: Who once lied, you never trust…
Mmmmhh, and I would like that the son of Isidro Llanos also could have a Blog, or the campesinos around Cajamarca… because they as well in the need to capture and sustain attention.
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October 29, 2006 at 10:12 am
Tulus Wijayanto
Purwokerto, October 29, 2006
Attention : To whom it may concern
Subject : Application Letter
Dear Sir,
My name Tulus Wijayanto and I am currently seeking for opportunities in your company. Recently I did some research concerning an opportunity within your company for a position as a mine plan supervisor that your offering . I felt that I have requisite qualification for this position, and I would be grateful if you consider my application.
I have just graduated from Dept. of Geology – University of STTNAS ( Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Nasional Yogyakarta ) on Sept 24th, 2004 with cumulative GPA 2.80. I have a work experience as Geologist at CV. Mutiara Hitam from 1 Desember 2004 until Present My responsibilities are geological exploration, geological planning, drilling responsibility. I am very familiar with computer and workstation software, such as Surfer, Minescape, stratmodel and open cut coal, AutoCad 2004 and MS Office. I believe my practical experiences would be an advantages and suitable for the position. For detail information, I am enclosing my curriculum vitae and academic transcript for your review.
I considered myself as a cooperative person, a fast learner, analytical, and optimistic. I would appreciate for more information concerning the position as well as an opportunity to meet you to discuss our mutual interest you can easily be reached at my phone 081335-212-885 (Mobile), at my e-mail tulus_wijayanto98@yahoo.com I appreciate your consideration and look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely Yours,
TULUS WIJAYANTO, ST.
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Name : Tulus Wijayanto
Place / Date of Birth : Klaten/ November 01th, 1979
Gender / Marital Status : Male / Single
Height / Weight : 182 / 70 kg
Religion : Moslem
Nationality & Citizenship : Indonesian
Address : Mungkung RT 01/10,Jetak,Sidoharjo,Sragen 52781
Phone : 0271-893984 (home)081335212885 (mobile)
E-mail : Tulus_wijayanto98@yahoo.com
HIGHEST FORMAL EDUCATION
University Major GPA Degree Attended
STTNAS Geology 2.80 Bachelor of Engineering Aug 1998 – sept 2004
Graduated: sept 24th, 2004 Thesis title:
GEOLOGI DAN ANALISIS KUALITAS KELAYAKAN AIRTANAH DAERAH GUPAKWARAK DAN SEKITARNYA
Brief about thesis: UNDERGROUND WATER ANALYSIS
QUALIFICATION
- Good education, hard worker, fast learner, initiative, creative and communicative
- Adaptable and able to work as a team at all levels to reach certain goals
November 10, 2006 at 10:23 pm
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