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Biden administration move could block Minnesota copper mine

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Biden administration move could block Minnesota copper mine

The Biden administration dealt a serious blow Wednesday to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, ordering a study that could lead to a 20-year ban on mining upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The U.S. Forest Service filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management for a “mineral withdrawal,” which would begin with a two-year comprehensive study of the likely environmental and other i…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Associated Press News

Biden administration delivers serious blow to Minnesota mine

3 years ago·United States

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CBS Local

Biden Admin. Orders Study That Could Mean 20-Year Ban On Copper Mining Near BWCA

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/AP) — The Biden administration dealt a serious blow Wednesday to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, ordering a study that could lead to a 20-year ban on mining upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.The government said it has filed an application for a “mineral withdrawal,” which would begin with a comprehensive study of the likely environmental and other impacts of mining if…

3 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Biden launches review that could ban copper mining near Minnesota wilderness area

The administration’s action restarts a study on Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which Obama began and Trump then reversed.

3 years ago

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KVIA

Biden administration delivers serious blow to Minnesota mine

By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Biden administration has dealt a serious blow to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northeastern Minnesota. The government ordered a study Wednesday that could lead to a 20-year ban on mining upstream from the wilderness. The administration says it has filed an application for a “mineral withdrawal.” It would begin with a comprehen…

3 years ago·Panama City, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Biden administration move could block Minnesota copper mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Biden administration dealt a serious blow Wednesday to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, ordering a study that could lead to a 20-year ban on mining upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The U.S. Forest Service filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management for a “mineral withdrawal,” which would begin with a two-year comprehensive study of the likely environ…

3 years ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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