First, it is probably because folks are trying to figure

our what Cliffs further actions re other companies will

be.

Second, the First Naions indian tribes are complaining

that they are'nt being consulted by some of the ROF

miners and that some of the miners are creating

invironmental problems. For further details go to the

Noront website. Under Quick Links listen to the Jan 20, '10

Wes Hansen interview on BNN.

Apparently from Hansen,s viewpoint the dispute is not

with Noront.

Its probably a First Nations negotiating tactic.

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