DRYBLOWER

Dryblower and the mining industry's problem with adjectives

WHEN short of a bedside book last week, <i>Dryblower</i> reached for his dog-eared copy of the JORC code, the mining rule book, to check on the correct use of certain words when discussing an exploration project - words such as "exceptional", "spectacular" and "outstanding".

Dryblower and the mining industry's problem with adjectives

Oddly, he couldn't find a mention anywhere of those handy adjectives which all mean roughly the same thing; damned good. What a shame. Here are three excellent words to add a bit of spice to the most...

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