A thoughtful comparison of a past (Pine Point) and proposed (Ring of FIre) mining projects from John Sandlos .... On the other hand, the case of Pine Point does suggest at least some reason for caution about the boosterish tone coming from Ontario politicians and industry enthusiasts. Public (and other) investments in mining ventures are always inherently risky, and geographically remote projects such as Pine Point and the Ring of Fire are particularly vulnerable to any significant slide in commodity prices, which can leave in their wake idle mines and shuttered communities.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:44:21 +0000
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