In this photo taken Oct. 5, 2011, Jane and Steve Koschak, owners of River Point Resort near Ely, Minn., look out across Birch Lake and the Kawishiwi River. Twin Metals Minnesota LLC planned to build a copper-nickel-precious metals mine somewhere past the treeline on the other side. The Koschaks are among area residents organizing against mining and prospecting in the area. The battle over the mine continues today. Steve Karnowski/AP Photo