Group 1 - The U.S. House of Representatives voted to overturn former President Joe Biden's mining ban in northern Minnesota, which benefits Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt, and nickel project [1][3] - The measure will now be reviewed by the Senate, and if approved, it will be sent to President Trump, who has expressed intentions to reverse Biden's 20-year ban on mining in the Superior National Forest, covering 225,504 acres (91,200 hectares) [1][3] - The House voted 214 in favor and 208 against the measure, which was initiated by Republican Representative Pete Stauber from northern Minnesota [2][4] Group 2 - Trump's officials and lawmakers initiated a plan to overturn the ban, citing that Biden did not properly inform Congress [2][4] - The Department of the Interior is expected to resubmit the mining ban, which is anticipated to be rejected by both Congress and Trump [2][4] - Due to a provision in the 1996 Congressional Review Act, future presidents cannot replicate Biden's ban, allowing Trump’s administration to potentially issue mining leases to Antofagasta, which has sought to develop the mine on federally controlled land for decades [2][4]
美国众议院投票推翻明尼苏达州采矿禁令 参议院将考虑下一步行动
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-21 23:39