First Nations’ Rights & Mining

After several proposals, Taseko’s New Prosperity Mine faced another obstacle. This company looks for exploiting the natural resources in  B.C.’s Chilcotin region, now earmarked as a tribal park by the Tsilhqot’in First Nation. The project would not only destroy the environment to which they have been adapted for centuries, but will as well permanently harm the habitat, wildlife, grizzly bears and salmon spawning areas. Although mining brings about millions of dollars, there are still people who are willing to protect the Canadian landscapes. The tribe actually stated that they would compromise some resource development in the area, but much lighter than what it is being plan at the moment. It is amazing how the Tsilhqot’in people are so willing to co-operate with businessmen against their own land whereas Taseko is looking forward to getting as much as they legally can from this area: regardless of the harm done. Canada – particularly British Columbia – prides itself with its amazing landscapes, wildlife and outdoor opportunities, however, Canada is also one of the largest mining nations in the world, “producing more than 60 minerals and metals“. Many Canadians, however, are against this nature: