Why Mining in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Matters to Wisconsin
The move clears the way for new permit reviews as companies seek to revive copper sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters.
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Why mining in Minnesota's Boundary Waters matters to Wisconsin
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a bill overturning a 20-year mining ban in the area surrounding the Boundary Waters, a popular outdoor destination for Wisconsinites. The post Why mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters matters to Wisconsin appeared first on WPR.
Boundary Waters Copper Mining Ban Lifted Senate Vote 2026
Boundary Waters copper mining ban has been lifted after the Senate passed H.J.Res.140 50-49, revoking a 20-year moratorium on copper sulfide mining in the Rainy River Watershed despite opposition from Sen. Tina Smith and a broad coalition of Minnesotans. The post Boundary Waters mining ban overturned in narrow Senate vote appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
Trump Signs Resolution to Reverse Minnesota Mining Ban
On Monday, April 27, President Trump signed into law the Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation, also known as H.J. Res. 140. The law officially overturns the Biden Administration’s 20-year mining ban on more than 225,000 acres in Northern Minnesota’s Superior National Forest. H.J. Res. 140 was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives in January and passed the U.S. Senate by 50-49 in early April. The move will dismantle roadblocks for A…
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