Congressional Bill H.J.Res. 140 Signed into Law
Trump Signs Law Re-opening 225,000 Acres of Minnesota National Forest to Mining
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Several Ojibwe bands hold treaty rights to hunt, fish, and gather on ceded lands in northeastern Minnesota, including areas that overlap with or are downstream from the reopened acreage. Mining activity could threaten water quality and ecosystems that tribal communities depend on for cultural practices, subsistence, and treaty-protected activities.
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Trump Signs H.J.Res. 140 Into Law
President Trump has signed H.J.Res. 140 into law, which disapproves a 2023 Bureau of Land Management Public Land Order. The law officially cancels the 20-year ban on mining and geothermal energy projects in northeastern Minnesota's Superior National Forest.
Senate Vote to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban Exposes Deep Strategic Anxiety Over Critical Minerals
The U.S. Senate's vote to repeal the mining ban in the Superior National Forest reveals Washington's mounting strategic unease over critical mineral supply chains. The move reopens a mineral-rich expanse containing copper, cobalt, and nickel to potential development.
Senate Vote Threatens Boundary Waters Protections
In a narrow 50-49 vote, the U.S. Senate approved H.J. Res. 140, revoking a 20-year mining protection for 225,000 acres in the Boundary Waters watershed. Environmental groups called it a 'dark day,' while supporters argue it allows for responsible development of critical minerals.
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Congressional Bill H.J.Res. 140 Signed into Law
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