Biden Announces 20-Year Ban on Mining in Minnesota, Undermining Nation's Mineral Security
The Biden administration has announced that it will impose a 20-year mining moratorium on thousands of acres of land in Minnesota by citing the need to protect the natural environment, potentially dealing a blow to Twin Metals, a major mining firm with interests in the region. The move has attracted criticism from mining associations and lawmakers who insist that mining is necessary for the country’s mineral security.