In blow to Twin Metals, U.S. proposes mining ban for Boundary Waters

Oct 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesdayproposed banning mining in Minnesota's Boundary Waters regionfor 20 years, a step that would block Antofagasta Plc's Twin Metals copper and nickel mine project.

The announcement, which reverses a decision by formerPresident Donald Trump, sets off a review process for how miningcould affect the region, a popular outdoor recreation area.While that is underway, the agency said it will not issue anynew mining leases or permits in the region for two years.

(Reporting by Ernest Scheyder)

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