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Copper Mine in Clayoquot Sound Update

August 14, 2008 in Environment, Mining

Let the exploratory games begin! Congratulations to Selkirk Mining and The Tofino Council for the exploratory drilling permit for Catface Mountain. Beautiful Tofino - Land of Sea, Surf and Dangerous Copper Mining! That's some protection for a UN Biosphere. We are so proud of Mayor John Fraser, the Tofino Council and all residents who did nothing to oppose this mining permit. We got gold baby! Read more [...]
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Hey Miners! Leave Clayoquot Alone!

July 17, 2008 in Environment, Mining

Will the Chemical Suit shown here soon replace the familiar orange whale watching suits on tourists and residents in Tofino? And how will we fit them on all the eagles, herons, bears, whales, otters, salmon, crabs, sea urchin, star fish, halibut and all the other birds, fish and animals who live here? Stop Exploratory Drilling for Copper in Clayoquot Sound! Vancouver-based Selkirk Metals Corporation has applied to the BC Ministry of Mines for a permit to do exploratory drilling for copper Read more [...]