Future Of Mining Near Boundary Waters, Superior National Forest Undetermined

By Johnny Kahner, CBS Minnesota

January 24, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS — President Trump wants to expand mining and mineral extraction on federal lands; he issued an executive order called "Unleashing American Energy."

The order says mining operation restrictions should stop.

Trump wants to reverse former President Joe Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mineral leases in the Superior National Forest.

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