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Peter Faur served five years as head of corporate communications for Phoenix, Ariz.-based Phelps Dodge Corp. Today he owns RightPoint Communications Inc., a public relations consultancy specializing in community relations, media relations, social media and employee communications. Faur's 25 years in public relations also includes extensive experience in the chemical, beer and telecommunications industry. Learn more at http://www.rightpoint.info.
Sustainable mining: an oxymoron?
August 19, 2009 by Peter Faur
No mine has ever opened with the intention of operating forever. Sooner or later, as ore or coal is extracted from a mine, its life inevitably must end. Mines can be expanded, new technologies can make it economically feasible to process ores that once couldn't be process, but eventually, ... read more
A newcomer's take on the mining industry
August 6, 2009 by Peter Faur
In 2002, while living in St. Louis, I heard from a recruiter who called to ask whether I would be interested in working for Phelps Dodge. I revealed my dearth of industry knowledge by asking, "Why would a car dealership want to hire someone in public relations?"
After a trip to Phoenix and... read more