One may not want to be exposed to the political opinions of others.  I understand that and respect it where possible.  However, our investments can not be removed from the effects of politics at all ever.  

Regulatory interference, which stems from politics, is a fact of life in business (mining, and otherwise).  To disregard this is to do so at increased risk to your investments.

Along these lines, I expect that our new administration will do all it can to shut down progress at Resolution Copper's massive underground project at Superior, AZ.*  Now tell me that that will not have ripple effects elsewhere in the West. 

Will it not also be a political move despite our need for the copper and battery metals that may come from there? 

VP

*  This project is acknowledged as having the largest copper deposit ever discovered.  Hudbay's Rosemont - an open-pit project - south of there is among of the largest too.  Both are now far more at risk for denial of mining permits under the new administration. Just watch.