Where would any mining company find local workers should any project be allowed?  One fishery is already gone due to a reported lack of buyers.  The PFD is moribund.  No money; no people.  Though one wonders where they will go unless OTW comes up with a "move to Anchorage" (or better, "move to Juneau") grant.  Give it a year or two and who'll be around to work?