US EditionFederal government approves 20-year mining ban in part of SD’s Black Hills
- The Federal Government has approved a 20-year mining ban in part of South Dakota's Black Hills.
- The ban aims to protect the land and cultural resources, as local tribes have long opposed mining in the area.
- Supporters of the ban hailed it as a victory for environmental protection.
- This decision is seen as a significant step towards preserving the sacred land.
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Federal government approves 20-year mining ban in part of SD’s Black Hills • South Dakota Searchlight
A 2015 view of the Pactola Reservoir in the Black Hills. (Courtesy of Black Hills National Forest)The federal government approved a 20-year ban Thursday on new mining-related activity in a portion of South Dakota’s Black Hills. The ban covers 32 square miles of federally owned land located about 20 miles west of Rapid City. The boundaries encompass the Pactola Reservoir and areas upstream that drain into the reservoir via Rapid Creek. Lilias Jar…
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