Jeffrey mine may be used as Mars substitute

Canada`s last asbestos mine known as the Jeffrey mine has the potential to be used as a substitute for the planet Mars.

According to the Globe and Mail scientists from four universities have made several trips within the Asbestos region both this year and last.

A professor from the University of Winnipeg stated that there are areas on Mars similar to the Mine.

He also mentionned that the goal of the project was to imitate a Mars rover mission and uncover Methane.

The project will be put on hold because the provincial PQ government cancelled a multi-million dollar loan to keep the asbestos industry going.