Mining firm renews call for sand exports


A local mining operation is suggesting the export of sand could add $10 million a year to the public purse — even if sales directed at sprucing up Florida beaches are banned.

It's not a new argument, rather one James Curling of Country Sand found little support for when he lobbied the last administration. He is now applying to the present one.

"The government is missing out on an economic opportunity that could create 30 to 40 new jobs and generate a minimum of $10 million a year in tax revenue for the government," he said. "Bahamian investors should be given the opportunity to export that aragonite for industrial purposes if not for the beaches of Florida or elsewhere."

http://www.thenassauguardian.com/bixex/323873313893019.php

SOo what do you guys think.

Should we sell the sand (aragonite) from our shores?

Can we use this to boost our exports and bring money into the country?


What do you think of this claim: "Sand is to The Bahamas, what oil is to Iraq," he said. "You cannot deplete the sand here in The Bahamas."



I have ecological concerns. I have seen beach erosion and it is terrible. I would need to see studies on what this would do to beach erosion issues and potential coral beds first.

What are your thoughts?

Dont they already extract aragonite near an artificial island near Bimini?

i say sell it! this could be another industry for this country. with tourism going downhill we need to find another industry fast. also its time for us to look into LNG.

I voted no, I am not very much informed but Im sure there will be ecological implications.

i say sell it! this could be another industry for this country. with tourism going downhill we need to find another industry fast. also its time for us to look into LNG.

from an historical perspective...the Bahamas has always had a hustle; always been able to create a niche for itself( apt times in a gray area of sorts)...this potentially ecological/environmental disaster is not one of um. we must take our environment seriously.

from an historical perspective...the Bahamas has always had a hustle; always been able to create a niche for itself( apt times in a gray area of sorts)...this potentially ecological/environmental disaster is not one of um. we must take our environment seriously.

Taffi,

Cousin, you know we 'ein care 'bout no "en-y-o-ment"! :gi:



Sad actually.


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Taffi,
Cousin, you know we 'ein care 'bout no "en-y-o-ment"! :gi:
Sad actually.
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I have beat it in the head of a few of us round these parks...lol:shhh:
treehuggers ride or die!

SOo what do you guys think.
Should we sell the sand (aragonite) from our shores?
Can we use this to boost our exports and bring money into the country?
What do you think of this claim: "Sand is to The Bahamas, what oil is to Iraq," he said. "You cannot deplete the sand here in The Bahamas."

I have ecological concerns. I have seen beach erosion and it is terrible. I would need to see studies on what this would do to beach erosion issues and potential coral beds first.
What are your thoughts?

Nah dont sell the sand, sell all the seaweed and jellyfish that comes to shore.

Nah dont sell the sand, sell all the seaweed and jellyfish that comes to shore.



Do you know many biotech companies use seaweed extract in medicines?

That is not so far fetched and idea.......

Do you know many biotech companies use seaweed extract in medicines?
That is not so far fetched and idea.......

They use it in drinks (irish moss is one example) and food as well.

They use it in drinks (irish moss is one example) and food as well.


wow... Boy yinna BI folks is a fount of information.

wow... Boy yinna BI folks is a fount of information.

Its supposed to be good fer ya back too.

Nah dont sell the sand, sell all the seaweed and jellyfish that comes to shore.

but then yah gotta sift through all the oil and empty Kalik bottles to get to it ..

but then yah gotta sift through all the oil and empty Kalik bottles to get to it ..



Dem Kalik bottles is good fa recyclin'

I does get 10 cents per bottle down da road.