Trump Approves Alaska Mining Road: Controversy and Concerns Emerge
The Ambler Road project, a 211-mile route in Alaska aimed at facilitating mining, has been approved by Donald Trump, reversing the Biden administration’s previous block. This project involves the extraction of copper, cobalt, gold, and other minerals. The White House also announced a 10% equity stake in Trilogy Metals, a Canadian company developing the site. While supporters cite economic benefits and access to critical minerals, opponents, including Alaska Native groups, express concerns about environmental damage and harm to subsistence harvests.
John Q. Hosedrinker