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Donald Trump has ordered the approval of a 211-mile road through Alaska's wilderness for mineral mining. This project, previously blocked by the Biden administration due to environmental and tribal concerns, aims to access valuable minerals like copper and cobalt. The White House also announced a 10% equity stake in Trilogy Metals, a company involved in the Ambler site development. Supporters cite economic benefits and critical mineral access for national defense, while opponents express worries about threats to caribou, salmon, and Indigenous subsistence practices.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.