Executive Advice
Coal's Future: Cautious Optimism

While the coal industry has a bright future ahead, the National Mining Association warns it could take a turn for the worse. By James Roberts

 
Miner Act Takes Action
As the mandates of the Miner Act take effect, MSHA says there already is improvement in the industry with much more to come. By Richard E. Stickler
 
Coal’s Climate Issue
Coal is a bountiful resource here in the united states, but Kraig R. Naasz says the environmental cost needs to be reduced.
 
Mining Case Study: Software Lends a Hand
Straits Resources Ltd. uses Gemcom’s Surpac software to manage its precious metals mining, development and exploration business. By Robert W. Selzler
 
Oil and Gas Refinery: ‘Inconvenient Truths’
As Washington mulls new environmental and price-control mandates, the potential repercussions must be understood. By Charles T. Drevna
 
Mine Safety: In the Wake of Sago
The mining industry suffers from a ‘reputation/reality gap.’ J. Brett Harvey’s solution: ‘Eliminate the problem.’
 
Ethanol's Bad Rap
The relative impacts of corn and energy prices in the grocery aisle need to be better understood by critics and the public.
 
Rebirth of Coal?
Liquefied coal could offer an alternative to the nation's dependence on foreign-sourced energy.
 
Rebirth of Coal?
Liquefied coal could offer an alternative to the nation's dependence on foreign-sourced energy.
 
Vista Readiness
A new study reveals 50 percent of PCs do not meet Vista's basic requirements.
 
Market Player
Long-term growth depends on sales, but do your systems make sense? Success requires a defined process.
 
A Full Plate of Issues
Energy policy issues in Washington - including taxes, climate change and ethanol - could drastically affect the industry.  
 
Who's the Best?
Asked who their best customers are, most business owners will say they obviously are the ones who bring in the most revenue. But are they truly the best customers?
 
A Year-End Review
Reports point to a growing role of coal in the economy, and the steps needed to mine it safely.
 
Lure of 'Safe Refuge'
Even as pump prices fall, 'massive new investments in oil and natural gas' are more needed than ever. 
 
Thinking Strategically
Whenever you are buying or selling a company, the best strategy is to do your homework. That way, the outcome might be win-win.
 
Long Road Back
The petroleum industry takes stock of its progress in recovering from the impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
 
Long Road Back
The petroleum industry takes stock of its progress in recovering from the impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
 
Back to School Time
Realizing that their best competitive advantage might be employees, executives are thinking strategically about tuition reimbursement. 
 
No Controls
Experience shows our energy policy should continue to rely on market forces.
 
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