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The Financial Diet
6 Things Anyone Should Know Before Moving Abroad with a Mountain of Student Loan Debt, 3 May 2018

Muck Rack
This Journalist Gave PR a Try - and now she's heading back to the journalism world, 16 April 2018

Communications Magazine
CommsChat Guest, 19 June 2017
CommsChat Guest, 2 July 2018

Mining Magazine
Global Mining Standards: Inching Towards Convergence?, March 2017
Greener Mining, January 2017

Born to be Beautiful (Cambridge-based NGO)
Sierra Leone travel advice guide, October 2016

EcoWatch
Fast Fashion: Cheap Clothes = Huge Environmental Cost, September 8, 2016
Judge Strikes Down Plan to Open California Lands to Fracking, September 7, 2016
Who's Driving Climate Denial? Big Companies and Conservative Media, September 6, 2016
Toxic Algae Blooms Threaten People and Waterways in More than 20 States , September 6, 2016
Pope Francis: Destroying the Environment is a Sin, Sept. 2, 2016
Victoria Becomes First Australian State to Ban Fracking, August 30, 2016
Biofuels Worse for Climate Than Gasoline, New Study Finds, August 26, 2016

S&P Global Market Intelligence (Montreal)
Attawapiskat suicide crisis may lead Indigenous groups to improve IBA bargaining, April 21, 2016
Mining Association of Canada throws support behind carbon pricing, April 13, 2016
Worldwide 'responsible mining' standard set to be completed by end-2016, April 11, 2016
Calls grow for Canadian government to address mining abuses in Latin America, April 4, 2016
Miners increasingly threatened by hack attacks, March 31, 2016
BC's overhaul of water regulations may have implications for miners, March 24, 2016
Canada extends exploration tax credit, bolsters financing for enviro agencies, March 23, 2016
Chinese demand: Misconceptions and future predictions, March 10, 2016
Chile taking downturn as opportunity to even playing field, expand lithium industry, March 10, 2016
Demographic shifts mean fewer retail investors for mining space, March 8, 2016
Water scarcity will fundamentally change mining plans by 2026, March 7, 2016
China implements 3-year plan to advance CSR in foreign mining projects, March 7, 2016
GAO: Permitting process too long, miners need more guidance from BLM/Forest Service, Feb. 25, 2016
Miners warn of 'lights out' in Canada's Northwest Territories, Feb. 25, 2016
Lawsuit over land transfer to First Nations could set precedent in British Columbia, Feb. 19, 2016
Barrick Gold plans aggressive optimization program to survive commodities rout, Feb. 18, 2016
New Canadian government not changing CSR Counsellor office, Feb. 12, 2016
De Beers halts exploration at Victor's Tango extension, Feb. 9, 2016
PDAC pushes Canadian government to increase mineral exploration tax credit _, Feb. 4, 2016
Changes to Canada's Environmental Assessment opportunity to improve process, Feb. 2, 2016
De Beers adopts transparency in effort to put shine back on diamond industry, Jan. 27, 2016
World Bank predicts another dismal year of sinking metals prices, Jan. 26, 2016
National aboriginal board: Northern infrastructure needs new investment strategy _, Jan. 21, 2016
SEC settles on new rules for 'Publish What You Pay' under Dodd-Frank _, Jan. 19, 2016
Falling Canadian loonie provides sliver of relief for mining companies, Jan. 14, 2016
Alcoa still bullish on 2016 aluminum demand _, Jan. 11, 2016
2016 could become the year of capitulation pricing, Dec. 31, 2015
Analysts: Nickel production cuts seen in 2016 to counter low prices, Dec. 30, 2015
Innovation critical to surviving downturn, analysts say, Dec. 22, 2015
Ontario releases new mineral development plan, but official critic unimpressed, Dec. 22, 2015
Environmental groups glum after Imperial Metals evades charges for dam breach, Dec. 21, 2015
Ontario court rules company directors can be held liable for environmental damage, Dec. 17, 2015
Ontario critiqued over abandoned mine problem, Dec. 17, 2015
Canadian mining association takes hard line on tailings systems failures, Dec. 11, 2015
Could China Be the Answer to Ring of Fire Infrastructure Woes?, Dec. 9, 2015
Ontario Chamber of Commerce sees downturn as time to strengthen mining sector, Dec. 2, 2015
Saskatchewan launches potash royalty, tax review, Nov. 26, 2015
With focus on large stones, Lucara thinks it can skirt diamond decline, Nov. 24, 2015
Battle for Minera IRL rages on; restoring shareholder faith will be next hurdle, Nov. 19, 2015
Mining shoots for the stars: US Senate approves asteroid mining bill _, Nov. 13, 2015
New Canadian government unlikely to push mining CSR legislation immediately, MP says, Nov. 10, 2015
Trio of bills in US Congress to address management of abandoned mines, Nov. 5, 2015
Steel woes: It's more than just falling Chinese demand, Oct. 28, 2015
Mining companies brace as Hurricane Patricia barrels toward Mexico, Oct. 23, 2015
Shock Liberal landslide victory in Canada: What's in store for mining sector?, Oct. 21, 2015
Commodity prices: A longer-than-usual downturn or a nightmare scenario?, Oct. 12, 2015
TPP and Canada's mining sector: 'The devil's in the detail', Oct. 5, 2015
Largest global phosphate producer looks for foreign investors to finace expansion, Sept. 24, 2015
Bank of Canada governor sees Canadian economy surviving commodity slump, Sept. 22, 2015
Renewable energy unlikely to drive copper market, Sept. 20, 2015
Tide is turning for Canadian junior miners, exec says, Sept. 16, 2015
Moody's: Base metals, iron ore prices won't be picking up anytime soon, Sept. 13, 2015
EPA under fire in 1st congressional hearing on Gold King spill, Sept. 9, 2015
Ontario takes step forward, signs accord with First Nations groups, Sept. 4, 2015
Proposed BC mines raise Alaskan concerns over transboundary watershed, tailings safety, Sept. 2, 2015
Eldorado Gold CEO vows legal action after energy minister halts Greek gold projects, Aug. 19, 2015
Mining destroys glaciers...or does it?, Aug. 18, 2015
Moody's downgrades Barrick Gold on high debt, Aug. 12, 2015
EPA halting work on all US mines as wastewater spill probe proceeds, Aug. 12, 2015
Mine spill in Colorado: who is ultimately responsible?, Aug.10, 2015
International arbitration: an uphill battle for companies launching suits, Aug. 6, 2015
Zambia power cuts impact copper miners as drought hits hydropower dams, July 30, 2015
Yukon Research Centre working with Kaminak Gold on First Nations training, mine reclamation, July 29, 2015
Q&A: Drone technology can improve tailings management, July 23, 2015
Canadian territorial economies hit hardest by commodity price downturn, July 20, 2015
Confusion over permitting process presents challenges for Nunavut mining projects, July 19, 2015
Progress on Ring of Fire development: slow and fraught with complications, July 14, 2015
Potash Corp's takeover of K+S was never likely, July 8, 2015
Canadian initiative pushes for greater levels of local procurement for mining projects, July 6, 2015
Capital expenditures in Canada's natural resource sector to fall 18.7%YOY, July 6, 2015
Eldorado Gold to continue supporting Greek projects despite turmoil, June 29, 2015
Quebec aims to double aluminum exports by 2025, June 26, 2015
Courts likely to be next battleground for Canadian companies with foreign ops, June 24, 2015
Tailings ponds remain environmental hazard post-Mount Polley, June 19, 2015
Kinross' CSR ranked best among Canadian mining companies, June 15, 2015
Molycorp troubles portend difficulties for North American rare earths miners, June 10, 2015
Disclosure requirements set to ramp up on mining companies, June 9, 2015
Truth and Reconciliation Report: First Nation involvement in mining projects imperative, June 4, 2015
Valuable PR lessons from a failed mine relaunch, June 3, 2015
University lab in Canada seeks to improve mine cover options, May 27, 2015
Tussle over proposed Yukon enviro review bill could spell grief for miners, May 25, 2015

Global Trade Review
Mexico Wins Back Manufacturing Business, September 2015
Remedy of the state: Vietnam, June 5, 2015

Silk Road Reporters
Uzbekistan and FDI: Hope for economic reform?, June 5, 2015
The Enigma of Post-Karimov Uzbekistan, May 4, 2015
Is Karimov Losing the Plot?, April 24, 2015
Will Iran deal provide opening to Central Asia?, April 9, 2015
Uzbekistan prepares for Karimov's likely last term, March 27, 2015
Turkmenistan contends with Taliban threat, March 19, 2015
Mongolia's mining troubles: Opportunity or Calamity?, March 9, 2015
Russia's recession prompts potential immigration crisis, March 5, 2015
Kazakhstan Braces for 2015 elections, Feb. 17, 2015
As U.S. leaves Afghanistan, will China come in?, Feb. 13, 2015
Kazakhstan Stalls in Ukraine-Russia Peacemaking Effort, Feb. 3, 2015
U.S. military supply deals with Uzbekistan Raise Concerns, Jan. 31, 2015

Montreal Gazette
As Plan Nord moves forward, warning signs from Yukon, Feb. 3, 2015
Montrealers take HydroQuebec, STM for granted, Jan. 19, 2015

Natural Resources Magazine
Alternative measures, July 2, 2015

S&P Global Market Intelligence (Halifax)
Northern Dynasty 'outraged' as EPA files proposal to protect fisheries from Pebble, July 18, 2014
Amid dearth of financing options, more mining firms turn to streaming deals, July 18, 2014
Barrick Gold shake-up puts chairman firmly in charge, July 16, 2014
Mongolia's new mining framework may not be enough to rekindle FDI, July 9, 2014
Mongolia passes amendments to mining law in bid to increase exploration, July 2, 2014
Conflict minerals reporting: Only 1,300 filings received of nearly 6,000 expected, June 27, 2014
Iran calls for foreign investment in mining, June 18, 2014
Centerra Gold: Kumtor value 'already been written off' by market, June 11, 2014
Quebec budget represents 'sea change' for mining, natural resources, June 6, 2014
Long permit process 'end of the road' for Strateco, Quebec's sole uranium explorer, May 23, 2014
Turkey opts for coal at all costs, while China reverses path, May 16, 2014
Study: Social, enviro risks result in substantial financial costs for mining firms, May 12, 2014
Alaska still mining-friendly despite Pebble controversy, May 9, 2014
Ontario dangles conditional C$1B pledge for Ring of Fire transport infrastructure, April 29, 2014
Big deals in fractured potash sector remain unlikely, April 23, 2014
Divergent views on future uranium demand, prices, April 22, 2014
Embattled Canadian juniors may look to crowdfunding financing for relief, April 4, 2014
Canadian rail decision irks miners, April 1, 2014
Platinum sector labor strife in S. Arica reveals industry's fault lines, Jan. 30, 2014
Dodd-Frank conflict mineral rule goes too far, opponent says, Jan. 13, 2014
Analysts: Chinese consolidation of rare earths sector to have limited impact on global market, Jan. 8, 2014
Rumours swirl around Areva negotiations with Niger over uranium license, Dec. 18, 2013
New REE projects aim to create supply chain outside of China, Dec. 11, 2013
Poor provincial relations with First Nations to blame for Ring of Fire derailment, Nov. 28, 2013
Greenland braces for foreign investment after landmark mining decision, Nov. 26, 2013
Is Chinese investment in African mining set to decline?, Nov. 21, 2013
Electricity costs are concern for Ontario mining development, Nov. 19, 2013
Zimbabwe pins economic hopes on mining resurgence, Nov. 13, 2013
South African beneficiation policy sets investors, miners on edge, Nov. 6, 2013
Canada-EU agreement may lead to increased M&A by Euro firms, Oct. 29, 2013
Mozambique tensions may pose risk to coal industry, Oct. 27, 2013
Q&A: Junior miners must embrace CSR to build business value, Oct. 23, 2013
Zambian government further privatizes copper industry to stimulate production, Oct. 21, 2013
Gold group Centamin thrives in difficult business environment, Oct. 10, 2013
Canada's mining sphere a hotbed of shareholder activism, Oct. 4, 2013
Militant union will make negotiations with Amplats difficult, Sept. 26, 2013
Gold mines unscathed by Mali crisis, though regional security risks remain, Sept. 24, 2013
US permitting process needs overhaul, mining advocates say, Sept. 19, 2013
Miners, analysts unfazed by assassination attempt in Burkina Faso, Sept. 16, 2013
DRC: A murky, but extremely lucrative, place to invest, Sept. 10, 2013
A year after Marikana, little progress made in South Africa's mining dispute, Aug. 16, 2013
Investors unsurprised by Mugabe move to seize foreign-owned mines, Aug. 9, 2013
Myanmar: Land of opportunity or investors' folly?, Aug. 2, 2013
Structural difficulties remain South African mining sector's biggest problem, July 18, 2013
China's investment in Canadian mining primed for a decade-long boom, July 15, 2013

Geopolitical Monitor
Japanese courts give hope to uranium miners, May 5, 2015
Europe''s New Normal Edges Sweden, Finland closer to NATO, March 24, 2015
Mongolia-Rio Tinto Impasse: Could It Be Over?, March 10, 2015
South African government keeps mining industry on edge, Feb. 22, 2015
Azerbaijan's Hidden Crackdown on Civil Society, Jan. 15, 2015
GPM Outlook 2015: Ruin or Rebirth for US-Russia Relations, Jan. 8, 2015
GPM Outlook 2015: War, Refugees, and Chaos in the Middle East, Jan. 9, 2015
Greenland election yield no clear direction on mining, Dec. 9, 2014
Russia's Eurasian Economic Union Faces Resistance in Central Asia, Dec. 1, 2014
CETA Free Trade Agreement Could Benefit Canada More than EU, Nov. 10, 2014
Will Kazakhstan Be Putin's Next Target?, Sept. 3, 2014
Zimbabwe Mine Closure a Red Flag for Platinum Producers, Aug. 27, 2014
Pakistan attacks signal return of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, June 30, 2014
As US forces Leave Manas, the Great Game Stirs in Central Asia, June 23, 2014
Xinjiang Unrest: Impact on Regional Energy Security, May 21, 2014
Investor Alert: Red Flags in Kazakhstan, May 6, 2014
Russia risks alienating Kazakhstan, Belarus, April 7, 2014
Despite instability, Algeria Remains Revolution-Proof, March 11, 2014
Rage over Sochi Anti-Gay Law Precisely What Putin Wants, Feb. 18, 2014

The Riveter
The Victim Behind HBO's 'The Jinx', Feb. 27, 2014

RGN Magazine
India leads the way in the adoption of renewable technologies, January 2016
Kazakhstan to host first-ever international uranium bank , October 2015
Renewable energy and its future in developing nations, August 2015
Philippines: An Asian economy with moderate expectations, July 2015
Mining turns its eye to renewable energy in effort to cut costs, May 2015
Canadian Natural Resources Policy Entering New Age of Engagement with First Nations, April 2015
High stock levels & Chinese economic contraction spell woe for copper price,  February 2015

LSE Review of Books
Lost Enlightenment: Central Asia's Golden Age,  2014.
The Best Bookshops in Halifax, Nova Scotia,  2014.

The New Statesman
The future of fishing,  Nov. 18, 2008
Scottish Squids In: Observations on Fishing,  May 1, 2008
Climate change - are we doing enough? April 23, 2008

Transnational Institute
Participatory Democracy in Europe, 2008.

Red Pepper
The New Race for the Poles, April/May 2008

Radio Appearances
Interviewed on The Aaron Rand Show, January 26, 2014