Imagine living in a cloud forest in the Ecuadorian tropical Andes. The region is recognized as one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world.

Although the community you live in is considered poor by “first world” standards, sustainable projects from organic agriculture to ecotourism enable you to raise your family in a pristine and tranquil environment free from traffic, pollution and the excesses of consumer culture. Would you see a Wendy’s or McDonalds down the road as a fair trade off for putting the future of such a community in peril?

Gary E. Davis, President and CEO of Ascendant Copper Corporation, speaking from his office in Lakewood believes so. He said that such fast food chains would be an example of the benefits a massive copper mine would bring to the region.

To be fair, the president of the junior mining company said a commercialized mine would also provide hospitals and other service providers for local residents. Davis is quick to point out any perceived benefits and support associated with the mine. He would, because Ascendant eagerly awaits approval by the Ecuadorian government to begin the first exploration phase of its “Junin Project.”
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