Sarlock,
The idea that, "Once they've spent their extortion money, they'll be back for more" is probably true.
But, not to beat a dead horse, I'm suggesting that the many other miners that pay extortion money, may have figured out a way where it's cost effective and works to the benefit of both the miners and the protesters.
That's my point: Where other companies have succeeded, Minefinder may want to imitate.
Baires