Factual reality sucks. -1988 Cominco discovery.
~23 yrs w/ proponent.
>$1 billion spent.
-Incorrect mine plan.
-Perpetual liability.
-Deficient DEIS.
-No permits. +60 required.
-No feasibility study. No proven/probable mineral “ore” reserve.
-Concentrate refined in Asia/China. Metals retained in Asia.
~539m shares. Cash burn rate. Dilution.
-4 admins against. AK senators against. Majority of Alaskans against.
-Governor powerless. State and Federal law can’t be circumvented.
-AK legislature approval required.
-USACE 404 permit appeal denied. SCOTUS rejects.
-EPA vetos and restricts development.
-8+ companies walk. No jv/buyout interest.
-Not a mining company. No intention of being mine operator.
-No income.
-No financing.
-No value established.
-No “takings” government compensation.