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GristApr 16, 2026

Republicans deploy little-known law to open Minnesota wilderness to mining

Senator Martin Heinrich argued that the CRA resolution disrespects tribal treaty rights and risks traditional ways of life.

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Senate Votes to Allow Mining Near Minnesota Wilderness
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Republicans deploy little-known law to open Minnesota wilderness to mining
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Senate Republicans used the Congressional Review Act to repeal a mining moratorium in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, sparking legal and environmental controversy. The move favors mining interests like Twin Metals but faces fierce opposition from Democrats and tribal nations.

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