Mining Protest Ends

First Nations are ending their blockade of airstrips used by mining companies eager to study the Ring of Fire chromite deposit, 500 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay.

The First Nations say they're willing to work with the province and the province and mining companies to ensure their concerns are addressed.

The aboriginal leaders say a visit by Mines Minister Michael Gravelle to their communities factored into their decision to end the three-month long blockade.