You're right that it's not a simple problem. Individuals face consequences for decisions made by people with no stake. On the whole though, mining done in a w

You're right that it's not a simple problem. Individuals face consequences for decisions made by people with no stake. On the whole though, mining done in a well-regulated country with accountability and citizens with a means to environmental justice is better than mining done in countries where you get your lot and die of lead poisoning at 40.