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Antonio P. López
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Posted: Jun 12, 2023 11:39 Post subject: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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June has arrived, and with it will come the Summer Solstice, so, a new edition of a large Mineral Festival, namely Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023!
Although there is still a week left until the start of the event, it's time to think about the necessary logistics.
For now, here are some links to the official website and the list of exhibitors.
Additionally, I am attaching information from the official press release with all the practical details.
Vive Sainte Marie!
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Antonio P. López
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Posted: Jun 12, 2023 11:41 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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The rest of the official press release and a map of the Mineral Zone.
The official press release provides detailed information about the upcoming Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023. It covers various aspects of the event, including the dates, location, featured activities, and highlights. The press release also includes information about the exhibitors, workshops, conferences, and special events that will take place during the festival. It is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in attending the event.
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Antonio P. López
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Posted: Jun 12, 2023 13:45 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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Of the countless temptations offered by the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines Show, in addition to the beautiful Alsace region itself, there are two that are a must-visit, these are the 'Prestige' display at the ValExpo zone and the 'Piscine Exposition' at the Piscine zone.
Both exhibitions feature the participation of important institutions that display part of their mineral collections. Specifically, for this year, the 'Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle' in Paris, the Natural Museum of Luxembourg, and the University of Strasbourg/EOST Museum are participating in the 'Prestige - ValExpo', while pieces from private collections and institutions will be exposed at the 'Piscine'
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Posted: Jun 12, 2023 13:55 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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And the plans of the Mineral and Gem areas...
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Posted: Jun 15, 2023 12:19 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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The Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines Fair app is now available!
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Posted: Jun 16, 2023 14:00 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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Some news from Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines show.
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Jordi Fabre
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Posted: Jun 16, 2023 16:41 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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Antonio P. López wrote: | Some news from Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines show. |
Thanks to Pina and Gérard Schneller from Sainte Marie for sending us these press notes!
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Jordi Fabre
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Posted: Jun 18, 2023 23:42 Post subject: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 - Starting |
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Already in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines...
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The organization is a pleasure this year, without traffic jams, without rush, without nerves at the entrance to the Fair, which is a great improvement compared to previous years. |
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Thomas Bellicam, General Manager of the Show working hard from the start alongside two colleagues. |
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The entire process went smoothly and seamlessly, with cars starting to be outside the Fair in their respective parking lots. Parking P9 in this case. |
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Inevitably, some traffic jams occur during the day, but they are few compared to what this Fair used to experience in previous years. |
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In any case, it is a lot of work, and there are people who need a break, even if it's in an unusual way. |
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Please note that this year 'La Cour' area does not have exhibitors because it is being used as a school nursery due to construction work at the village nursery school. The exhibitors from that area have been distributed across various locations. The new APP 'Imagina' indicates where they are located. |
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And that's how the local newspapers are reporting on the Show, in this case the DNA (Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace) newspaper. |
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Posted: Jun 19, 2023 23:24 Post subject: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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The chronicle by Carles Manresa, which you can see with more photos and in its original language at:
https://www.foro-minerales.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15437
06/19/2023, Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
First day at the Show on a personal level after the journey, and once arrived, heading directly to the heart of Alsace.
For many, it's a day of setup, while others have yet to arrive, and some are already in full swing. In this context, one goes around like a headless chicken, looking for the first pieces for their collection. It's important to be cautious and somewhat detached because haste is often not good.
However, as a mere spectator in retrospect, I have witnessed the frenzy surrounding minerals. And that frenzy was caused by batches of Aragonite from Los Molinillos, Spain. In this case, Miguel David Martínez has presented a series of very striking specimens from this classic locality for this type of mineral, causing a small "gold rush" to acquire some of them.
Minerals never cease to amaze us.
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Arrival at the destination airport. |
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For a subsequent trip to the world center of minerals in June. |
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To see, once again this year, this emblematic sight. |
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How quickly it turns into a logistical whirlwind. |
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Each person navigates through various ingenious methods. |
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One of the iconic and must-see locations, the Piscine. |
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And the unmistakable 'tents'. |
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The central square of the Show, currently occupied. |
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June 19th and Sainte-Marie! We must go for stones! |
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Posted: Jun 20, 2023 22:13 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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My only (so far) visit to Ste. Marie mineral show was in 2019.
I flew in from Iceland, to Frankfurt, though I was staying with friends near Freiburg in Germany and drove in on a rental car each day.
It was so hot... and I was very glad they show organizers had the water spray for us visiting to cool off a bit.
...and following is my reason to comment...
...as I was leaving after the show... taking a flight again out of Frankfurt, I had checked in and only had carry on luggage
....obviously most of it was just my "rocks"
....and as I was going through security... I was not allowed to pass
...they didn't tell me what was the potential problem... didn't let me near my bag... didn't listen to me explaining that I had my mineral samples in there nor let me open or get near to it to show them.
I was only told to wait... a couple of minutes later, two security policemen showed up, with their submachineguns.
They let me approach my bag, and open it and they looked in... and then quite aggressively said to the security staff... what the hell were they calling them for... this guy just has a couple of rocks in his bags... this isn't' a security issue at all!
...then as they walked away... I heard one say to the other..."not like he was carrying illegal diamonds or anything... crazy"
hehe
Indeed my budget isn't for anything of the sort that should ever be a reason to report to customs... it's even less so a thing to have as an "issue" regarding security.
...and as far as I can tell... it being a flight within the Schengen area... maybe they would have a reason to alert the customs in Iceland that I was arriving with potentially valuable cargo... it couldn't ever have been a security issue in any way.
I'm sure many of us have had questions raised by customs and security in our travels, but that was my strangest one.... and agreed upon.
Most of the time, when I've gotten questions about my luggage.... they're just curious... as it is so unusual to have anyone carrying rocks :-)
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Posted: Jun 21, 2023 22:59 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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More information and photos of minerals in yesterday's report by Carles Manresa:
https://www.foro-minerales.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=160214#160214
Mineral: | Azurite |
Locality: | Chessy-les-Mines, Les Bois d'Oingt, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France | |
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A type locality in all its splendor |
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Posted: Jun 22, 2023 08:19 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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amazing specimen
Roger.
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Posted: Jun 23, 2023 22:39 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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And more information and photos of minerals in yesterday's report by Carles Manresa:
https://www.foro-minerales.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=160219#160219
Mineral: | Anglesite |
Locality: | Touissit, Touissit District, Jerada Province, Oriental Region, Morocco | |
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Posted: Jun 24, 2023 22:25 Post subject: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 - The Show reaches its peak |
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More and more information and photos:
https://www.foro-minerales.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=160221#160221
Mineral: | Rutile (variety struverite) |
Locality: | Golconda pegmatite, Governador Valadares, Vale do Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil | |
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Posted: Jun 27, 2023 11:27 Post subject: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 - Expect about 2000 images of minerals! |
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Prepare to witness the publication of approximately 2000 mineral images captured by Carles Manresa. These images, showcasing the captivating beauty found at the Show, will be revealed in the coming days/weeks.
Stay tuned for an elegant visual experience as well as a compendium of mineralogy.
You'll find it in its original language from:
https://www.foro-minerales.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=160226#160226
This is the introduction by Carles preceding what he will publish:
26/06/23 Balaguer
Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines is over, so anticipated, so longed for, and suddenly... it's already gone.
It's time to sort out the photos, rearrange the mental order, and start showcasing all the visual material, more than 2000 photos, which I don't think will all be released, but a good majority of them will be publishedt.
However, this time it will have to be little by little as work obligations don't allow me to fully dedicate myself to it at the moment.
Stay tuned!
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Posted: Jun 27, 2023 12:21 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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Hello Jordi ;D
5 days with high temperatures in SMAM, we are tired !
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Posted: Jun 29, 2023 09:32 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 |
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Great red beryl...
Mineral: | Beryl |
Locality: | Ruby Violet Claims, Wah Wah Mountains, Beaver County, Utah, USA | |
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Posted: Jun 29, 2023 13:29 Post subject: Re: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 - Expect about 2000 images of minerals! |
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Jordi Fabre wrote: |
Prepare to witness the publication of approximately 2000 mineral images captured by Carles Manresa. These images, showcasing the captivating beauty found at the Show, will be revealed in the coming days/weeks.
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A fresh offering of today:
https://www.foro-minerales.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=160244#160244
Mineral: | Baryte |
Locality: | Jebel Ouichane mines, Beni Bou Ifrour, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco | |
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Posted: Jun 30, 2023 14:27 Post subject: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2023 - Over 100 new images today... |
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Jordi Fabre wrote: |
Prepare to witness the publication of approximately 2000 mineral images captured by Carles Manresa. These images, showcasing the captivating beauty found at the Show, will be revealed in the coming days/weeks.
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Over 100 new images today, from:
https://www.foro-minerales.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=160249#160249
Mineral: | Cerussite and Baryte |
Locality: | Mibladen (Mibladen mining district), Midelt, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco | |
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