Logo for mining company

Explorator Resources needs a new logo

Explorator Resources

Tagline:
none

Desired Color Scheme:
Preferably dark green (perhaps with copper writing), though we would like to see other ideas

Desired Style:
Has to be professional in appearance (sleek corporate look)

Possible ideas that could be used:
- Incorporate crossed pick & shovel or mining hammers into logo (though we are concerned these may be cliched)
- Exaggerate the X in Explor

Accepted File Formats:
jpeg, psd, png, vector

Hi folks,

Basically just need a new logo for the mining company Explorator Resources. We're also looking at later doing a website, stationary, etc., so the winner may have some input into this.

We do reserve the right not to pay a winner if no suitable entries are received, however in the past we have always paid someone.

Company Background:
Explorator is about seasoned mining people taking very advanced
copper-gold projects, developing resources and putting them into
production. Currently our focus is on South America, specifically Chile
today.

Please include your screen-name in the filename of your entry.