the rof fire is just the beginning. there is a massive amount of unexplored land and it is the canadian shield so we can expect some major finds elsewhere in this area. establishing a railroad and infastructure makes it easier for exploration in the area so the big pitcure is greatly benefited by the government helping the rof to get up and running. also a city like thunder bay or timmins could become a boomtown if they are chosen to process the chromite. this is a large step from potential mine to the real thing. as for the first nations this could greatly improve their standard of living and this postering going on in my opinion is based on greed.