"Biden Administration Blocks Access Road for Alaskan Mining Project"

The Biden administration is expected to block the construction of the controversial Ambler Road in Alaska, which is crucial for accessing a planned copper and zinc mine, citing threats to Indigenous communities and wildlife habitat. This decision reflects the administration's selective approach to domestic mining of minerals for clean-energy technologies, balancing climate goals with the need to protect vulnerable communities and pristine wilderness. The move comes after a fresh review ordered by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland found that the road would significantly impact Alaska Natives and wildlife, despite the mining venture's claims of job creation and bolstering U.S. mineral supply chains.