I hear you.
I detest these fascists.
Your post wasn't clear to me. Did they stop the mine for a few weeks, or indefinitely? I understand the weather-related concerns up there.
After a couple weeks and a street protest FReepers would have been proud of the northern envoros withdrew their complaint from the court and the mine opened. This town seriesly does not appreciate enviro-logic, although we like to keep things tidy and handy at the same time.