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Red Chris Mine - 1st Nation Tahltan territory BC Owned 70% Newmont (Denver) 30% Imperial (Vancouver) Employs 220 Tahltans, makes $100 mil/yr CA & BC govs pledge $500 mil to expand power line To employ 1500 for approx 15 yr. mine expansion Potential harm to Stikine watershed that is Critical to fisheries in AK & BC Why are taxpayers funding this resource exploitation That puts profit into mostly US Co. hands Eby says will benefit generations 15 years #Canada #Environment https://www.juneauindependent.com/post/canada-will-help-pay-for-power-line-to-expand-mine-in-stikine-watershed