RE:RE:RE:FeelingHey Dalesio,
Here are some of my thoughts on this matter:
Part of the answer lies in the fact that all these questions were asked many times before along with other more important ones. The signed accord with the Cree of Eastmain and Nemaska has gone way beyond this, and do not forget that the federal permit went into those as well.
The Comex meetings are more of a formality if you ask me.
So lets say that you are attending a meeting to get your last views and preocupations on a project that aims to have delivery trucks drive by your house on a frequent basis. After answering all of your questions and already promising you a compensation for your "pain" and part of the profits, you are now down to asking if the promoter could not change the color of their trucks to blue instead of yellow because you read that in a long term yellow might get your wife agressive.
The promoter who "MUST' show his compassion to get your accord responds something like this "I do not know about the long term effects of yellow , but we will look into this and get back to you.
From what I heard yesterday, it sounds to me that every important issue was answered adequately.
Second guessing if the weight (90 tons) of a loaded truck exceeds the road capacity is not something you can expect a geologist (JSL) to answer instantly. But would maybe say "i do not know" or cannot remember what WSP (the mandated engineers) reported on this, but i know we are in compliance with local regulations. (And of course they know that there will be a thawing period every year, like most of the people who live in North America)
The trick is to stay polite and never say "NO"
Building a mine is a complex affair and
I work in the Bay James area not very far from the Rose deposit. Moose and geese are not bothered by human presence. There is a code of conduct to comply with to be on those roads and also to respect the natives and the wildlife .
As we know the most part of our northern provinces is a myriad of lakes and rivers and only a few isolated roads. The Quebec gvt has invested our hard earned money to extend existing roads and add new sections to develop the mining industry.
Critical is strategically positioned to benefit from this infrastructure (road access and electricity)