Ring of Fire

High-Stakes Mining in Lowlands Wilderness

In this colorful tale, Virginia Heffernan draws on her bush and newsroom experiences to illustrate the complexities of resource development at a time when Indigenous rights are becoming enshrined globally. Ultimately, Heffernan strikes a hopeful note: the Ring of Fire presents an opportunity for Canada to leave behind centuries of plunder and set the global standard for responsible development of minerals critical to the green energy revolution.

Chapter Contributors Pages Year Price
In Part I the author recounts the formation of rock deposits in the James Bay Lowlands, and recounts a history of initial mining activity in the area. This section includes: Introduction – …
69 $6.90
In Part II the author explores the effects of mining in the "Ring of Fire" on Indigenous communities in the area, as well as on the environment. This section includes: Chap. 6: Whose …
37 $3.70
In Part III the author describes political, legal, and logistical tensions surrounding mining activities in the Ring of Fire. This section includes: Chap. 9: A Tale of Two Provinces – Chap. …
56 $5.60