I found the talk given by Smit (Moana Minerals) about the exploration process, data collection through to the prep for mining informative and interesting. He was good at talking ... clear without hesitation in explanation.

I learnt one crucial bit of information that I hadn’t realised. Once the mining is permitted, the company will be in the area for years; up to 25 years of collecting and, in my mind, changing a whole lot of our ocean, our land, our people and the way our grandchildren and generations to come will live. This won’t be the pleasant and peaceful place that we now enjoy.

This unpleasant thought is keeping me awake.

Worried Grandma

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