Proponents of the mine point to the economic potential of such a mine, which they maintain can operate in harmony with the world largest sockeye salmon fishery, and the demand for copper, in particular.
Opponents maintain that the potential for adverse affects of such mining on fishing and hunting habitat are too great a risk, and are seeking legislative protection. Commercial and sport fishing in the region are both multi-million dollar industries, and subsistence fishing is critical to a number of area residents.
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