2. THE BOROUGH IS PURSUING AN ORE DOCK

HOW DO WE KNOW THIS?

In this chapter, we will cover:

A. All of the Borough's commissioned designs facilitate Handymax ships

B. Multiple identified customers expressed desire/intent to transfer ore

C. Internal documents and public records show more than a decade of planning to transfer ore over the Lutak Dock

D. Borough documents advocate for infrastructure projects (Highway project, Klehini River bridge, Porcupine Road, etc.) that support ore transfer plans

Although many decision-makers and members of the public have firmly believed that the dock project is solely about meeting local needs, records from at least the past 12 years show a more complex story with mining interests as a consistent force behind the scenes.

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