The Ring of fire complications.
Here's an article on the Ring of fire and the importance of having the proper infrastructure. This was a crucial quote from the article.-------------------- Its a challenge right now, getting through the consultation process, and the timeframes are unfortunately way longer than wed hope theyd be, Flewelling said. Asked to place a date when nickel mining will start in the Ring of Fire, Flewelling said that's a difficult call to make. The reason being theres no definitive timetable when a 200-kilometre north-south road to the Ring of Fire will be ready. Roads are critical to all activity in the Ring of Fire. Nickel concentrate will have to be trucked out from the mine to smelters and refineries in the south. The timing of completion of the road building and the start of mining production must come together. Given that you were contingent on the road, I think it's a bit difficult to give a (date) on Eagles Nest production when you know it follows the road path, said Flewelling----------------------------------------------------------- https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/15-years-after-ring-of-fire-discovery-mining-timeline-no-clearer-6018883