Correction: In a previous version of this article, a photo of another mountain site, not the proposed Record Ridge site, ran alongside this story. The site in that photo was a misrepresentation of the Record Ridge Magnesium Project. The story has been updated with a correct photo of the proposed location of the project.

West High Yield’s mining proposal in the Rossland/Patterson area is continuing to be protested by residents and a petition has been formed.

Some of the concerns that have been raised by the Save Record Ridge group include noise pollution, airborne asbestos, lack of consultation with First Nations groups and a negative impact on Rossland’s tourism industry.

One of the organizers of Save Record Ridge, Melanie Mercier, joined CJLY's Kootenay Morning program to discuss the mining proposal and the community's response.

CJLY also reached out to West High Yield and they addressed several of the issues raised by residents in the Rossland area. The company says it recognizes the concerns of the community and are working to ensure this a beneficial relationship for both sides.

Although there has been plenty of pushback from the locals, the project has potential to provide significant revenue and job opportunities to the area, according to the company. The investment into the project will be returned in 1.43 years and it will generate 2.59 billion dollars in revenue over the 20 year plant life, West High Yield adds.

 Listen to the story on CJLY below: