RE: Nervous about the decision?5 Feb 2022 14:16
Well put lbjj.
We have been told many times the decision must be based on the law. On that basis it should be a yes.
A mine will regenerate the area and provide new jobs. It will generate profits and taxes , to go towards continuing subsidies for the Sami. Sami children will not all wish, or indeed be able, to become reindeer herders. They may wish to have more and varied employment opportunities so they can learn new skills and continue living in the area. I imagine, at the moment, some will have no alternative but to leave home and move away to the bright city lights?
Mining and reindeer herding can work side by side. Life moves on and people can adapt, as we always have done.
Good luck all.