Kelsee and Cylinder: You both have very interesting perspectives on the situation. IMO the bottom line is getting to this great ore body and exploiting it in an environmentally safe manner and creating a sustainable infastructure for the lowlands and it inhabitants. This country was founded on our rich resources and will be important in the development of the north as it always has been. I am sure that when push comes to shove the rail will get built (probably by the tax payers) and the minerals will be exploited. Eli and Smeenck are just doing their part...they are actors in this play and must perform their part in order to have the attention focused in the direction they feel is most important for their cause. Both are right...it comes down to what can be constructively created in this area to benefit both sides of the argument. Just my opinion. Regards, Foghorn