Trump OKs mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters along Canadian border

Apr 29, 2026 - 02:00
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Trump OKs mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters along Canadian border
Two people paddle a canoe in a river.

U.S. President Donald Trump has lifted a federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for a South American company eyeing the region's precious metals to begin applying for permits.