Trump Lifts Mining Ban Near Boundary Waters

0:00It's April 29th. This is Global News Today, World Coverage Powered by AI. President Trump just lifted a federal ban on mining right next to Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This opens the door for Twin Metals, Minnesota, a subsidiary of a Chilean mining firm to start applying for permits to extract copper, nickel, and other valuable metals from the Superior National Forest. After this year, the Biden administration had slapped a 20-year moratorium on mining there to protect the area. But congressional Republicans pushed a resolution to reverse it, arguing it had bring jobs back to Minnesota's iron range and boost domestic mineral. Production. Trump signed off on Monday. Environmental groups are sounding the alarm. Warning this could pollute one of the country's last pristine wild spots and set a bad example for public. Lands everywhere. Animals and outdoor lovers have fought hard to keep it untouched, but now they're worried about downstream contamination from the dig site.

1:02The company still faces a mountain of hurdles, like rebuilding mining rights after losing federal leases, winning state permits for water, air, and waste management and dodging lawsuits from tribes and activists. Even Senator Amy Klobuchar could throw a bro-blocks if she runs for governor. With appeals, court challenges, and years of reviews ahead, this battle over the Boundary Waters is far from settled. Expect the pushback to keep. Rolling strong.