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House Republicans Block Mining Near Boundary Waters

6/11/2025

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In a significant victory for conservationists, House Republicans have struck down a mining provision from their tax and energy bill that would have permitted sulfide-ore copper mining near Minnesota's pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This decision, praised by advocates like Sen. Tina Smith, safeguards the region from potential ecological devastation as the fight for public lands rages on.

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In a significant victory for conservationists, House Republicans have struck down a mining provision from their tax and energy bill that would have permitted sulfide-ore copper mining near Minnesota's pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This decision, praised by advocates like Sen. Tina Smith, safeguards the region from potential ecological devastation as the fight for public lands rages on.