The White House granted the final mining permit for Perpetua Resources’s Idaho antimony and gold project.
This decision aims to increase US production of antimony, a mineral critical for weapons and technology, amid escalating US-China trade tensions.
The mine is projected to meet over 35% of US annual antimony needs once operational by 2028.
Despite the mine's approval, local concerns arise, particularly from the Nez Percé tribe, regarding its potential environmental impact on salmon populations.
The Forest Service's approval followed an extensive eight-year review, including consultations with Indigenous groups.
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