Walz challenges Trump on minerals

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order blocking mining permits near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, reversing a previous federal reversal of a ban on mineral leasing. The move has triggered criticism from Republican officials, who argue it threatens jobs and national security by limiting access to critical minerals like copper and nickel, which are essential for various industries. Environmental groups support Walz’s decision to protect the area from mining outside the protected zone.

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