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Trump Approves Controversial Alaska Road, Ignites Environmental Concerns

10/7/2025

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President Trump signed an executive order approving the Ambler Access Project, a 211-mile road in Alaska.
The road would back a copper-zinc mine, with $35.6 million invested in Trilogy Metals for 10% stake, and Congress seeks to repeal Biden-era restrictions.
It would cross Gates of the Arctic National Park, raising concerns and noting pollution risks identified by the Biden administration.

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Story summary

President Trump signed an executive order approving the Ambler Access Project, a 211-mile road in Alaska.
The road would back a copper-zinc mine, with $35.6 million invested in Trilogy Metals for 10% stake, and Congress seeks to repeal Biden-era restrictions.
It would cross Gates of the Arctic National Park, raising concerns and noting pollution risks identified by the Biden administration.