Minnesota DNR ends Twin Metals lease for land near Boundary Waters
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has canceled a mineral lease that was held by the mining company Twin Metals. The site is located south of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The cancellation comes amid ongoing debate over mining in the area.
MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with James Coleman, a University of Minnesota professor with expertise in energy law, about the specifics of the cancellation and how it relates to the state's broader approach to mining in the Boundary Waters region.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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