Governor Blocks Mining in Boundary Waters | Washington DC News

Governor Tim Walz has issued a bold executive order halting all new mining projects in the Boundary Waters, specifically targeting nonferrous minerals like copper and nickel, in direct defiance of Congress’s recent move to lift a 20-year federal ban. The order suspends permitting and leasing in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed, citing threats to pristine waterways and the $1 billion outdoor recreation economy. Supporters argue mining and wilderness can’t coexist safely, calling the area irreplaceable. The governor’s office is now drafting legislation to make the ban permanent, reviewing existing leases, and refusing to participate in federal environmental reviews — a clear statement that protecting this cherished wilderness is top priority. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bee86dc174cd0a50