Individuals involved in the blockade believe that the annual payments and infrastructure improvements made to the local communities should increase significantly.
The fact many B.C. mines can operate largely on B.C.’s abundant clean hydro power is something the government and industry is promoting as a kind of green premium.
Canada can leverage its mining and processing expertise as well as its natural resource endowment and its world-leading environmental, social, and governance credentials.
The miner is completing a 250,000-metre exploration program at the site, with an updated production plan and reserve statement expected early next year.