 Are
you considering trading in your ‘red, white and blue flag’ for the ‘yellow,
blue and red’ flag of Colombia – not a bad decision considering Colombia
is one of the richest countries in the world for natural resources, lifestyle
amenities and business opportunities. Escapeartist
initiated coverage on Colombia in February of 2011 and tens of thousands
of our readers have taken note, and hundreds have already made plans to
travel to Colombia based on our recommendations. Colombia is a beautiful
country and despite the fact they have had to endure some very challenging
times in the last 50 years, the people of Colombia have in their own graceful
way turned the other cheek and moved on. They have left instability of
the past well and truly behind them in favor of freedom and economic opportunity.
President Alvaro Uribe and his successor, President Juan Manuel Santos,
have battled FARC guerillas, drug dealers and other criminal groups and
have prevailed through courage, love and a “Passion for Colombia”. In fact,
the colors of the Colombian flag are very symbolic of this noble battle;
the yellow represents the golden land of South America. Blue stands for
the ocean separating the country from Spain. Red symbolizes the blood and
courage of the people resisting the tyrants. - Blue
Horseshoe Loves Colombia – Part 3 |
 Gold
has always been powerful stuff. Humans almost intuitively place a high
value on gold, equating it with power, beauty, and the cultural elite.
And since gold is widely distributed all over the globe, we find this same
thinking about gold throughout ancient and modern civilizations everywhere.
Regardless of the fact that gold is only a metal, it has almost always
been universally accepted to have real value as a medium of exchange. Gold
has been found in Colombia dating back thousands of years. The gold mining
centers, in the mountains of Colombia’s northern Antioquia Province, exploited
rich alluvial deposits dating back to the birth of Christ. Gold objects
and unprocessed gold were then traded for food, salt, emeralds, and other
items with inhabitants of the north, east, and south. By the sixth century
A.D., goldsmiths in Colombia’s Sinú River area were producing impressive
ornaments for the chiefs of the Greater Zenú territory. Typical
artifacts from this period tend to be large, hammered, crescent-shaped
breast shields with shapes of local fauna, particularly birds.. - The
Gold of Colombia |
 When
it comes to gold mining, plenty of people still picture early pioneers
bent over riverbeds with their pans, sifting through sediment in the hopes
of uncovering their own personal fortune in gold. While
gold mining technology has evolved since the days of the great gold rushes
of the 19th-century, the gold mining industry has also shifted in terms
of where it looks for major gold deposits. Savvy prospectors are now setting
their sights on hard rock gold mining. But just what is hard rock gold
mining? How did this mining practice become one of the predominant mining
methods in the 20th-century – and where will it head to in the 21st? With
that in mind, this article will explore a general overview of hard rock
gold mining, including its fascinating history and enticing future in the
gold mining industry.- Hard
Rock Gold Mining: The History and Future |
 After
recent turmoil in the financial and housing markets, many governments responded
with intrusive and expensive programs which at best were ineffective, but
in most cases exacerbated the underlying problems.
Shying away from the hard choices such as reigning in runaway spending,
politicians and their compliant central bankers fired up the printing presses
and flooded the markets with new paper currency. The result, as always,
has been a dramatic devaluation of the dollar among other major currencies.
And as history shows, inflation is not usually far behind a massive increase
in the money supply. The winner in these situations are natural resources
which have a finite supply and real value, and the gold standard of natural
resources for investors is, well, gold.- Purchasing
Gold is a Great Idea, Producing it is Even Better: How You Can Participate
Now |
 Colombia
is emerging once more as the leading source of gold in the world, especially
considering its mineral-rich rivers and other sources of precious metals.
As is the case in many other areas around the world with placer mining
activity, most of the equipment used in Colombia today is antiquated, utilizing
technology developed in the 19th century. The gold recovery rate using
this method is typically around 10% and requires a much higher amount of
material to be processed in order for the operation to be profitable. This
situation has created opportunities for the introduction of the most advanced
world-class mining equipment, resulting in improved efficiency, lower environmental
impact, and much higher profits.- Vigilante
Mining Company: making gold mining a more personal and profitable operation |
 Despite
the fact that some of the most important precious mineral deposits in the
world are located in Colombia the country’s mining industry was until recent
years in its infancy. Logistical challenges and
political instability kept most foreign investors, along with their modern
equipment and mining techniques away. All that changed with the vision
of former Colombian President Andres Pastrano Arango and his plan to combat
drug smuggling and the illegal guerrilla organizations that fueled what
became to be known as the Colombian Armed Conflict. President Arango began
to implement his Plan Colombia in 1999 in close partnership with American
President Bill Clinton and the US military. The United States worked so
closely with Colombia to form and implement this “Marshall Plan for Colombia”
that initial drafts were actually written in English.- Gold
Mining in Colombia: Britanico Security Group |
 If
you’ve ever wondered what placer mining is, then all you need to do is
picture early pioneers sifting for golden nuggets in the fertile streambeds
of the Wild West. Despite numerous advances in
the gold mining industry, placer mining – which is the process of dredging
for gold in streambeds, open pits and other common sources of this precious
metal – is still one of the most preferred methods for finding valuable
gold deposits. While the old miners of the West have been replaced with
more advanced gold mining technology, there’s no denying that the placer
mining method has been responsible for some of the most lucrative finds
in history. Before early excavation technology allowed gold miners to dig
deep within the earth, placer mining was the go-to method for miners hoping
to strike it rich. Within the United States itself, placer mining was first
used during the late 1700s, when small pockets of gold were discovered
within the still-wild Appalachian Mountains. As more colonies sprung up
on the eastern seaboard and civilization pushed towards the Pacific Ocean,
gold miners took their placer mining techniques with them and struck it
rich within the lush streams, creeks and sandy riverbeds of the West. As
the 19th-century progressed into the Gold Rush of 1848 and the smaller
Gold Rush of 1876-1881, placer mining deposits made millionaires of prospectors
in California, Nevada, Idaho and Alaska. - What
is Placer Mining? |
 The
22nd annual ColombiaModa fashion conference, produced by Inexmoda, Colombia’s
fashion industry trade organization, concluded successfully reaffirming
its reputation as the most important business and fashion event in Latin
America. The conference was attended this year
by almost 10,000 people. Several achievements and milestones were reached
this year, including: Financial expectations were met, with over US$ 95
million in new business, 25% more than in 2010 - 1,415 international buyers
attended from 51 countries - 28 companies and over 60 national and international
investors in the New Business Models Pavilion. The participating brands
will open about 90 new stores during the course of a year, which could
generate sales of US$ 18 million in the same period - ColombiaModa 2011
was reaffirmed as an important business and fashion event, drawing a large
number of business leaders and trade missions - “Cluster City, Medellin”
held its Second National Business Meeting with a delegation of international
buyers. - Is
Colombia Moda 2011 a Resounding Success Because Colombian Women Are Gorgeous? |
 Festivals
and Events in Colombia in August 2011 - This month Medellin gets ready
to party with locals and tourists alike with two very important celebrations.
First the very popular Festival of Flowers draws thousands of Colombian
visitors and countless international tourists who want to visit city of
eternal spring. Second, Medellin will host the under 20 Soccer World Cup,
which will include some very strong regional teams including Argentina,
England and Mexico. Therefore in August Medellin offers an endless list
of entertainment and local cultural events to enjoy. The 2011 Festival
of Flowers, which runs through Sunday August 7, includes activities for
all tastes and age groups. This year, however, the festival organizers
have focused on the ideas of family and friends, encouraging a stronger
sense of community. - Soccer
World Cup and the Festival of Flowers – August is a Huge Month in Medellin! |
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