HystWare
The thought of writing a software program that would be a beneficial research tool for the recreational prospector and mining exploration firms was tossed back and forth between us for many months prior to actually making a commitment to the project.
The driving force that brought Mines and Minerals v1.0 to fruition was the tremendous amount of research one needed to do in order to locate these older mining sites. Many of the names and locations for these mines started to disappear from topo maps available today. We also found that sifting through information provided via the Internet was a struggle in itself. Our goal became very clear, apply the "kiss" principle, and provide a product that eliminates many of these research barriers.
From a programming standpoint the experience was there, to include Jeremy's ten years as a consultant in website development and maintenance, industrial control programming in various languages and robotics control programming, and mine as a small businessman of fifteen years who currently provides engineering detail drawings to steel fabricators in southern California.
Being the mining enthusiasts that we are, we anticipated the use our software by mining exploration firms as a welcome research tool. With this in mind, additional features were included to further their needs thus improving the program for everyone. Many of these older 'past producing' mineral properties have recently been core drilled i.e. the 'World Beater' located in the Panamint Mountain range of California. The results of the drilling program showed that the mineral resource hadn't 'played out', it was there waiting to be rediscovered by today's modern exploration methods.
Jeremy and myself are avid outdoorsman, who love trout fishing and camping in secluded areas far away from the general fare offered in today's typical weekend campground. We also enjoy exploring the hills and valleys where mining played a very important role in the expansion and development of our country.
My own awareness and knowledge of this history was sparked after my parents moved to Colorado in 1959. I was a young pup with a very curious eye. On weekend trips to such places as Blackhawk, Central City, Idaho Springs, Leadville, Buena Vista, Cripple Creek and Gunnison just to name a few, I was fascinated with what I saw. Milling operations were going on adjacent to the roads we traveled, older inoperative dredges still floated in the waters not far from the town of Breckenridge and the lumber mills in many of these areas still had the cone shaped saw dust burners going full blast. On more than one occasion my dad made the comment, "they haven't found the Mother Lode yet". His words ring true today, it's still out there for all to find!
We want to hear from you, all inquires are welcome. Your suggestions and comments, regardless of any negative overture, will be addressed. We will provide the highest standard of product support to our customers and to those of you that are interested or 'just checking us out'.
From Jeremy and myself, we wish you well. May your outdoor adventures always be fulfilling!
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