BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 17, 2021
Wolfden Resources, a Canadian mining company looking to develop a precious minerals mine in Maine, is under criticism for claims made to investors regarding Indigenous rights in the state and the environmental impact the mine will have on the area’s bodies of water. The claims originate from Wolfden CEO Ron Little’s presentation at a 2019 investor conference where he said, “There are no Indigenous rights in the state of Maine,” Little said in the video. “So this really streamlines the permitting process.” The Natural Resources Council of Maine, condemned the statements about Indigenous rights as racist and ignorant of Maine’s laws. Although Little told investors that he has received support for the project, Indigenous groups such as the Penobscot Nation have expressed opposition. Public hearings could begin by November.