COLOMBIA BBVA increases by 17% social investment in Colombia Sant Fe de Bogota, February 2012 BBVA Colombia will invest 5,930 million pesos in 2012 on the implementation of its Corporate Responsibility Plan, as reported by the financial institution’s President Oscar Cabrera Izquierdo, “We have increased by 17 percent the amount of investment in our social [...]
The Castilla del Oro Foundation, led by Richard Fifer – Carles and chaired by Cristóbal Colón in Spain will develop importanta social and environmental works in the Cerro del Andévalo – Huelva. In this line concern about environmental issues comes about, in this case, we will address the Water Act
Septiembre de 2011 Edison Gonzalez mayor of the district of Las Tablas, province of Los Santos, has participated since the beginning of the journey of La Castilla del Oro Foundation in Panama and Spain. “It has been of great pride to visit Spain and see how tourism can be the source of sustenance of the [...]
An important message about the commitment and interest of the Foundation Castilla del Or, run by Richard Fifer, to support its Panamanian counterpart for the realization of works and projects that would boost the tourist activity in the rural areas of the central region of the country, was the result of the tours that was [...]
Petaquilla Gold SA welcomed geologists, geophysicists, physicists, chemists, and officials of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. The responsibility level in all the value chain of the Molejon Project has been emphasized by the visitors. During the visit was detailed how the project began, the phases of exploration study, evaluation and development. Maximum safety levels [...]
With this first objective of bringing back this region into the international tourist map, the Castilla del Oro Foundation will promote “Castilla de Oro” as a place where visitors can explore the history and the steps of 16th century adventurers and become the new discoverers of the 21st century. In this region awaits an earthly [...]
The history of gold mining is an illustrious one. History has witnessed numerous gold rushes which have created heavy influx or migration of people to a region where gold has suddenly been found creating the beginning of the mining process in such region. Gold rushes have also contributed immensely to the political, economic and cultural [...]
Heavy Equipment Operators in the Mining Industry At the moment, the need for heavy equipment operators in the mining sector is huge. With the current world situation slowly recuperating, the only industry that has remained untouched is mining. As a matter of fact, countries that have been the least affected by the economic recession are [...]
Currently there is a severe shortage of qualified rock engineers which is placing immense pressure on mining operations. Although skills shortages are being experienced worldwide in different industries, including the mining sector, the challenge is significant specifically for this industry. Richard Fifer believes that one fact for sure is the significant growth of the industry [...]
Without mining we would be reduced to living like we did back as Neanderthals. Mining today, creates business, resources and everything we need to direct mankind into a more scientifically advanced era. All the benefits of modern technology and skill are thanks to pioneers in the mining industry years back. As a result of mining, [...]





