it shouldn't be a huge issue. you're right in that environmental concerns are very real, but I think that's partly why there's a focus on net zero carbon.
I've spoken to the company and, in my subjective understanding of the conversation, I was led to believe that local community is broadly supportive of investment in the area, and pastoralists aren't anticipated to be a problem.
and I've said before, alpha project isn't in easy drive distance from any soy latte cafes so greenies shouldn't interfere.
there were challenges with a retort in Gladstone but Gladstone is practically New York City compared to alpha, so you'd expect more community opposition.
but as Neil has iterated to me in the past - environmental issues are always a hurdle for any mining project. but management seem to be doing their dangdest to make it as "green" and politically palatable as possible.
all above is my own opinions (especially my interpretations of conversations with the company), and is certainly not meant as financial advice. dyor.
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