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House votes to repeal ban on mining near Boundary Waters wilderness in Minnesota

Washington Post reporter Jake Spring writes on the recent decision to allow mining near the Boundary Waters Wilderness area in Minnesota.

The C3 Take
  • The House voted to rescind a Biden-era land order blocking mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, potentially clearing the way for development of one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper and nickel deposits.

  • The move could strengthen America’s critical mineral supply, support jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign sources as demand grows for grid infrastructure, electric vehicles, and defense systems.

Read more in the Washington Post here.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of C3.

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