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How fun is it with stones and metals?
He is well aware that the mining industry and by that geology come with its share of image problems, Professor Pär Weihed. And even if he himself uses the term “unsexy” to describe the mining branch, he still thinks that it’s slightly peculiar, not the least with the opinion that, for example, prospecting is “hot like it is now”.
– And there is really quite an attraction of adventure with ore geology, actually there’s a little bit of treasure hunting. Moreover, you end up in so many exotic places around the world, such as the interior of Mongolia or high up in the Andes – how many get there?
