Locals claim ‘victory’ as Quebec says it won’t fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon | Unpublished
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Author: Joe Bongiorno
Publication Date: September 19, 2024 - 07:06

Locals claim ‘victory’ as Quebec says it won’t fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon

September 19, 2024
After years fighting against the opening of a mining project with ties to the Pentagon, Louis Saint-Hilaire is breathing a sigh of relief.That’s because this week, the Quebec government rejected the mining company’s application for public funding, a decision Saint-Hilaire says reflects the will of many of the people who live near the proposed site in the Laurentians region.


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