House passes bill to overturn Biden’s mining ban in Minnesota, citing procedural flaws.

The United States. The House of Representatives voted 214 to 208 to overturn a 2021 mining ban in northern Minnesota's Superior National Forest under the Congressional Review Act, citing procedural flaws in the Biden administration's rulemaking. The Republican-backed move aims to advance Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt, and nickel project, arguing that it benefits domestic critical mineral supply and national security. The resolution now heads to the Senate, where its fate is determined by the Senate Parliamentarian's decision on whether the ban qualifies as a rule under the CRA. If passed and signed by President Trump, the ban would be lifted, allowing for new leasing and permitting, but environmental reviews would still be required. Conservation groups oppose the effort, warning that it will undermine protections for the ecologically sensitive Boundary Waters region.