GEO 702 Chapter Notes - Chapter Final Textbook Notes: Attawapiskat River, Chromite, Biocoenosis
3 Apr 2018
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2008 large mineral deposit was discovered in n. ontario, 400km ne of thunder bay. 2011 (declare) contains rich deposits of chromite, platinum, palladium, copper and nickel. Lots of chromite that is used to make steel. No network to transport the minerals yet. Little to no infrastructures ie roads railways power to serve this location for obtaining the minerals. Along the attawapiskat river at the western edge of the james bay lowlands. B/c of first nations treaty rights, any development will require the approval and coop of the. Mattawa first nation + coop and financial support of both the p. &f. govt. Low commodity prices so chromite mine plants come to end. Low commodity prices slow development for many yrs. Economically setback is bad, good for environment as no pollution and urban development. Over time new environmental conditions can cause changes in community structure that lead to one group of species being replaced by other groups.
