Going for Gold: The History of Newmont Mining Corporation Book

Excellent book. I learned so much about business, as well as geologic discoveries, takeovers, the evolution of the company. It made me want to work for them! I must admit, it read like a promotional book, even though it asserted that the author was writing under his own accord. But seeing as how he had been a corporate officer, he was obliviously very pro-Newmont. But that didn't really bother me. I really enjoyed the way the book was put together and understanding the processes of decision making at the top, and they way they went about acquiring mines, leading exploration efforts, developing new technology..it was all great. This is a book I would have wished to have read just prior to working in mining. It would have answered all my questions about the way things worked, that the technical/science side of schooling just doesn't give you. It reasserts the idea that the exploration geologists of today need to be much more than scientists..they also have to be mindful of the business aspects of their project...they are the first contact with the potentially affected communities..they have to make the first good impression. There is so much more to it than just finding a good deposit..it has to make sense from a sometimes other worldly business prospective. Not something you learn in Geo 101...but a fascinating subject nevertheless. I would make it a must read for new geologists/engineers. Tons of great info, well put together.