“ We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things , not because they are easy , but because they are hard .”
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Robert Spence
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EDITOR ’ S COMMENT
“ We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things , not because they are easy , but because they are hard .”
– John F . Kennedy
ON SEPTEMBER 12 , 1962 , President John F . Kennedy made his famous “ We choose to go to the Moon ” speech at Rice University in Houston , Texas . The speech was meant to persuade the American people to support the effort of NASA to send a manned space flight to the Moon .
53 years later , we are now discussing how to mine the Moon for its bountiful , treasure-trove of untapped rare earth elements . Is the moon ripe for the picking , and if so , what is the payoff ?
Also this month : while you were doing keg stands and trying to figure out where to go with your life , these young superstars were carving out their future . We break down the youngest and brightest CEOs in the mining industry .
Lastly , we examine the impact of two mega mergers expected to get done in 2015 .
Don ’ t forget to check out our write-up on businessfriend , a new app aimed at improving collaboration in the mining industry , helping to keep companies and miners stay connected with the people and professionals that matter most .
Enjoy the issue !
Robert Spence
Editor robert . spence @ wdmgroup . com
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