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Map: Twin Metals Mining Near Boundary Waters BWCAW

Federal officials revoke key Twin Metals mining leases near Boundary Waters

September 4, 2023January 27, 2022 by Greg Seitz

Biden administration revokes Twin Metals mineral rights for proposed copper-nickel mine. Secretary Deb Haaland stated: “After a careful legal review, we found the leases were improperly renewed in violation of applicable statutes and regulations, and we are taking action to cancel them.”

Federal government announces plan to renew Twin Metals mineral leases

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 by Greg Seitz

Public input is now being accepted on a document that describes new leases and conditions to restrict mining impacts.
 

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