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Lomiko Metals' proposed graphite mine in La Petite-Nation, Quebec, faces significant local opposition, intensified by a recent $8.3 million Pentagon investment aimed at securing critical minerals. A referendum in August 2025 revealed 95% opposition from nearby communities, citing environmental concerns and potential harm to the eco-tourism economy. Despite local resistance and a lack of provincial funding, Lomiko has commenced site sampling while residents call for sustainable development alternatives.