The US Senate voted 50-49 to overturn a 20-year mining moratorium in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, permitting operations near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.This decision enables Twin Metals to proceed with extraction plans, drawing criticism from environmental groups and lawmakers regarding risks to water quality and treaty rights.The measure, passed under the
Congressional Review Act, grants companies access to significant mineral deposits while fueling intense national debate over public land governance.