Quebec mining opponents camped out at national assembly

Quebec residents concerned about mining exploration have set up a mock camp in front of the national assembly, where hearings on amending the province's natural resources laws are underway this week. The coalition is demanding Quebec's Liberal government amend its mining law to exclude all urban and residential areas from potential exploration. In Sept-Îles, Terra Ventures has a temporary exploration permit to drill for uranium, a radioactive heavy metal used in nuclear power facilities. (Photo: CMDN).