The “activist” movement is like a cancer spreading throughout North America. We see it on the political stage in radical organizations like MoveOn, and in the resource sector of course with resistance against exploration and mining plus attacks on the Oil industry and vital Canadian pipeline projects. Government policies have been impacted as well.
Consider the following comments from Massachusetts-based CulturalSurvival.org: “Mining and other extractive industries are among the most destructive activities on the planet (oh, really?), especially for indigenous and farming communities. The minerals, metals, fuel, and timber that extractive industries seek are very profitable, so resisting them requires hard work. Although mining companies are powerful, they are also vulnerable. There are ways to stop them. It may take years, but the results are worth it. At stake is the cultural survival and well-being of your community, your environment, and your ability to make a living – now and for years to come.”
Similar words spew out of the mouths of many “climate change” fanatics in both Canada and the U.S.
CulturalSurvival was founded by Harvard University anthropologist David Maybury-Lewis and his wife about half a century ago. The non-profit organization’s work is now predicated on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and of course the politically correct movement formed by the New Left in North America wants us to bow to every declaration made by the UN.
Despite the howls from groups like CulturalSurvival and many others, the world’s need and appetite for commodities will never cease – in fact, it will only continue to grow, which is why the best exploration and mining companies could soar in value over the coming years.
In time, supply shortages brought on by the combination of a recent sharp reduction in exploration and increasing hurdles delaying or blocking proposed mines in many jurisdictions will no doubt lead to higher prices for certain commodities. This, in turn, will force us to pay more for products we use on a daily basis.
Exploration leads to discoveries and the new mines that we so desperately need. In addition to producing jobs and contributing to economic growth, these mines provide the metals and elements necessary for the greatest inventions and the many products/services we have come to take for granted. Mining has enriched our lives in so many ways.
Just ask yourself, what would the world look like without mining?
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What would the world look like without mining?
Rite on!!
Comment by Tombc — March 19, 2016 @ 2:11 pm
thx for this Jon.. the NIMBY crap needs to be shoved where the sun dont shine… ridiculous! the video suggests we would have nothing.. and tis true.. plastics would not exist!! heat to make glass, fire to make beer!!!!
Comment by Patricia — March 20, 2016 @ 3:39 pm
the Leadville museum in Colorado is one that the mining industry needs to replicate throughout spots in north america. its a collection of history, artifacts and interactive displays that are particularly useful to show kids what mining is and how its used in everyday life. Gotta get them to understand why mining is a part of life and show it can be done respectfully. inco has something at sudbury, but thats preaching to the converted
Comment by david — March 20, 2016 @ 6:55 pm