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Trump, Congress move to overturn Minnesota mining ban

Staff Writer | January 09, 2026 | 10:21 am Battery Metals Critical Minerals USA Cobalt Copper Nickel Palladium Platinum 

US President Donald Trump and Congress are moving to overturn a Biden-era mining ban on public lands in northern Minnesota, leading to the revival of one of the nation's biggest mining projects, Reuters reported, citing official government documents. According to the...

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