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US bans mining near Yellowstone national park

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2016 | 7:58 am Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Europe Coal Copper Gold Silver Uranium 

The US government has banned new mining claims close to Yellowstone National Park as the Obama administration steps up efforts to keep the extractive industry out of environmentally sensitive areas before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Temporary ban affects new...

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