Say what you will about Mining Watch, they do have significant clout and should be paid attention to!

Two recent news releases put out by Mining Watch has concerns about Enviromental Assessments and the impact of the Ring of Fire:

http://www.republicofmining.com/2011/10/14/miningwatch-news-release-what-kind-of-environmental-assessment-for-ontarios-ring-of-fire/

http://www.republicofmining.com/2011/10/14/miningwatch-news-release-federal-decision-ignores-first-nations-and-public-input-likely-to-hinder-development-in-ontario%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cring-of-fire%e2%80%9d/

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