http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/Unilateral+park+declared+Tsilhqot+includes+Prosperity+mine/10192766/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/There+will+pipeline/10122968/story.html

Mineral industry is an industry which has a very close relationship with land. In Canada, the industry will definitely be influenced by First Nations because of the concerns on land, environment and natural resources. In the article, Taseko Mine Ltd.’s mining project is restrained by the First Nations’ tribal park.

Which is more important, money or culture? As the native inhabitants, First Nations have the right to protect their land. However, if the company gives up the mine, it means giving up 1.1 billion. As we can see from the article, the chance for Taseko starting mining is very little.

It’s not only the problem between First Nations and others, but also a problem between environment and industry. The article about pipeline illustrates the similar problem.

We can see that an industry about natural resources, such as logging, mining, fossil oil, will always face restrictions from the environmental departments, or the native people. Companies need to think and plan carefully before they start working, or that could cause a huge loss on company’s profit. In addition, these restrictions sometime will force the company to give up the chance of earning money. It is a very important factor that the companies should put into consideration when they’re making the business plan.