Minnesota governor signs order to stop any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness
Summary
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has paused state work on mining projects near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness after the federal government lifted a ban on such mining. The move stops state involvement in reviewing or permitting mining activities in the area while legal challenges continue.Key Facts
- Governor Walz suspended Minnesota’s participation in mining projects in the Boundary Waters wilderness area.
- This action came four months after Congress and President Trump lifted a federal ban on mining in the area.
- The Boundary Waters is a large, protected wilderness area known for canoeing, kayaking, and camping.
- Twin Metals Minnesota, owned by a Chilean company, has planned to mine copper and nickel near the forest since 2019.
- Mining opponents are concerned that waste from mining could pollute the Boundary Waters.
- President Trump supported lifting the mining ban to create jobs and boost the mining industry.
- The state will not conduct environmental reviews or issue permits for mining projects while legal disputes about mining rules continue.
- Some politicians criticized Walz’s decision, while environmental groups praised it for protecting the wilderness and clean water.
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