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Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals

Montana Public Radio | By Ellis Juhlin

Published May 20, 2026 at 3:47 AM CDT

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Restrictions on mining for precious metals like gold in Montana that were put in place 30 years ago could soon be relaxed as the mining industry makes a comeback in the U.S.