RE:Hmmmmm!While I am far from a mining expert, my understanding is that Lithium mining required the use of leaching that ends with the utilization of toxic leaching pits. Boron mining does not require ANY leaching.
The protesters are packaging lithium and boron together as that is what Rio is presenting.
Remember, the mayor, union, miners, government and ambassador have all met and want this Boron project to proceed.