Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals
Montana is considering easing restrictions on precious metals mining that have been in place for 30 years. This potential change comes as the mining industry experiences a resurgence in the United States. The move could significantly impact the state's mining sector and economy.
- ▪Montana may relax mining restrictions on precious metals.
- ▪These restrictions have been in place for 30 years.
- ▪The mining industry is seeing a comeback in the U.S.
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| Original publisher | NPR Topics: News |
| Canonical URL | https://www.npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-5806316/montana-could-soon-ease-restrictions-on-mining-precious-metals |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 04:47:44 -0400 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T08:59:59.953Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-20T09:29:57.443Z |
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News Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals May 20, 20264:47 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition From By Ellis Juhlin Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals Audio will be available later today. Restrictions on mining for precious metals like gold in Montana that were put in place 30 years ago could soon be relaxed as the mining industry makes a comeback in the U.S. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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