Cinq, Bennett -
Cinq you're kidding right? Have I misinterpreted your post?
"The fact that a minor & fairly distant department of BC Mines is being somewhat overly enthusiastic about applying preexisting guidelines to a obscure & relatively small mining company would probably not give rise to too much concern in what could properly be referred to as the more rarified levels of Provincial Govt."
That minor and distant department you refer to is a big deal up there.
Do not forget that a former insider with ASCOT is at the wheel there in Smithers. I have a missive issue with this. I am not saying that he is directly responsible for our delays BUT, it certainly raises a brow. Ascot has NO agreement in place with the native bands where HBK does. Ascot will not sell their property to anyone under $13.M and in my opinion, will not achieve a sale at that price with no agreement with the local bands in place.
So, deduce what you will. To me, IT STINKS!
To have someone in your house wreaking havoc and holding back a permit which causes delays to jobs in the area is unforgivable, They will want to know about it before it hits the news,
I am beyond angry and the fishiness here needs to be investigated.
Would love to tip off the local new agencies for their consideration.
MDRC for an agg pit? GIMME A FRICKIN' BREAK.
best,
c