Comment on Strange Lake Rare Earth Mining Project

I worry about the ecological implications of constructing this mine, and the potential for infringement of indigenous rights. Population dynamics of both fish and Caribou are quite complex, and highly susceptible to disturbances resulting from this project; road construction and river crossings threaten the natural population dynamics essential to successful ecosystem functions. The changes to the landscape due to mining activities are not small, cannot be fully mitigated, and will affect all communities that rely on the land for many years to come. I urge the proponent to listen to and respect the decisions of indigenous rightsholders, as it is their land they wish to occupy and degrade.