Jan. 14, 2024
Vanessa A. Countryman, Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-1090 Comment re: File No. SR-NYSE-2023-09 I have read the Proposal that is mentioned above, and I would like to voice my firm opposition to this proposal by the NYSE and our current Administration. Creating NAC’s that would purchase rights of public property is a disaster for Americans. It is simply a case of the NYSE and others trying to monetize someone else’s assets. I have worked in the mining industry for over 40 years, and have been the CEO of a small exploration company for almost 20 years. Th nothing more than a vehicle for environmentalists and other government agencies to intervene in American’s public lands. There are clear rules that exist for the use of such public lands, and this use is not to be dedicated by private organizations and companies. This is a Congressional issue, and as such the NYSE and the SEC have no jurisdiction. It is also a direct afront to the United State’s Critical Mineral Strategy that was recently announced, and the end effect will be that our reliance on foreign countries for our metals will increase further. Many of these NAC’s could have hidden foreign ‘hands-at-play’ and interests. This is a National Security threat to the United States. I urge you to withdraw this Proposal immediately. The consequences to the economy, mismanagement and opportunities for malfeasance exceed any potential value. Thank You, [signed] John Gardiner President and CEO – Taranis Resources Inc. 681 Conifer Lane Estes Park, CO 80517 720-209-3049