Mining Executive Pillows

"Gentlemen, we are going to have to think outside the bauxite."

Spot the difference.

(oil - petroleum - gushing out of inkwell)

Rare earths are the key to a greenwashed, technotopian future

"When you say the meek will inherit the earth, does that include the mineral rights?"

'...we have every new employee spend time on our assembly line. Eight hours, no breaks.'

"So, Mr Canary, I see you have experience as a mine safety specialist..."

"No coal here, either - but you never know until you look."

Will you be mine?

"To join OPEC you must be a country and filthy rich in oil."

'No way! To fund health, education and welfare, we'd be forced to tax oil companies!'

A word from James Cameron. . .

'You'll be starting out at the bottom.'

Ethanol and foreign oil.

'We're getting closer - That's a goldfish.'

'There's no need for confusion. Part 935 of Mining Regulation 823, Section 323 in Article L clearly states . . . '

'This 'Palestine' place you're giving to us - Will we have the mineral rights?'

"We're having a lot of trouble with this model, sir - it's lasting indefinitely."

"It looks like it's an eye bank."

"I asked you to send me over a prospectus!"

Terrorism premium on every barrel of oil.

Mine Shaft of Love.

'Probably to put in his tank!'

"I think he may have progressed beyond just digging holes!!"

Made redundant from Honda please help

"Trepanning for gold"

Mine problems

Saudi Arabian oil attacks increase price

Mine Host.

"Al could you unpack these mining issues for us whilst Joel drills down to get some detail on the parcel problem."

"Yes, but the trouble is he always wears that mysterious smile."

'Mom, I no longer need a night light.'

The Eureka Stockade

"I'm trying to find a new element."

"He's been acting like this ever since we installed the invisible fence."