MINING VOICE
VOL:5, NO:1, JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1999

All for One • • As Europe's cavaliers ally themselves 20
under a single currency, the world watches and wonders — what
will it mean for the rest of us?

Holding Back Opportunities abound in Russia's miner 25
als-rich satellite states, yet growth remains stunted because some
changes are too slow in coming.

Solving the Y2K Puzzle Every computer gum in 28
the world is working on the "Year 2000 Problem," but for the
less technically-oriented, here's a run-down on what all the
hoopla is about.

Mostly Familiar Faces While few names changed 33
on Capitol Hill in November, it's hard to predict what's ahead for
mining in the 106th Congress.

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MINING VOICE
VOL:5, NO:2, MARCH/APRIL 1999
Editor's Note............................................
Briefings .....................................6
Calendar ................................9
Mineral Focus ........................10
Washington Watch ..................13
Personalities ........................14
Facets ..............................16
Issue Close-Up ........................44
President's Message.................... 46

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MINING VOICE

May/June 1999

Volume 5, No.3


CONTENTS


FEATURES

IN a State of Flux Mining education is changing, 16
and one of the biggest questions is who will teach the next
generation oj industry executives?

COVER STORY

Putting Us tO the Test American students test 20
below their international peers in math and science sliills.
What are the implications for technology-based companies
loollingfor skilled employees?

What Do the Kids Think? Letters and 27
drawings from students who've participated in minerals
education programs.

Public School Learning isn't confined to a 32
classroom or a certain stage of life. Tourist mines and museums
make it fun for the wllole family.

Teaching the Teachers Tiic first step in 36
educating our nation's children about mining and minerals is
to start with their teachers.


DEPARTMENTS


Editor's Note ......................................................................................................4
Briefings .............................................................................................................6
Preserving the Past • Touring Kentucky's Past • Building on Titanium's
Success • A Positive Message • All's Quiet on the Australian Coal Front •
Bubble, Bubble, No Toil or Trouble • Coal Ash Paves the Way • GE's VI P
(Very Important Program) • 50 Years of Utah • Southern Company Revs
Up • Handling a Heavy Fork

Calendar ...........................................................................................................9
Mineral Focus ...............................................................................................10
Personalities .................................................................................................12
Facets .............................................................................................................14
Issue Close-Up .............................................................................................44
President's Message ..................................................................................46