In this day and age where ESG is no longer just a punchline or...

In this day and age where ESG is no longer just a punchline or slogan, its surprising to hear that comment.
Answer: Because there is more to life than making money - not at the expense of environmental destruction that the Antwalker and Unicup project will bring about. The hyrdrological systems in this area are complex and linked, so the mine will have signficant impacts down the track. This will bring about quite a backlash, which will impact investor sentiment. Indeed it is already clear that the community strongly disagrees with these projects. The community is well organised and has a growing social media presence, drawing upon broader concerns of mining in the southwest. This is evidence by the following links, and even an ABC report.

https://stopthemine.quinninup.net.au

https://www.instagram.com/quinninup_toomagictomine/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinninuptoomagictomine

https://www.facebook.com/allupsilicaproject

Silica mining exploration in WA's South West prompts fearsfor environment - ABC News