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Trump Reinstates Ambler Road Permits, Reviving Alaska Mining District Access

President Trump reinstates Ambler Road permits, overturning Biden's decision and reviving access to Alaska's rich copper district. Trilogy Metals gains crucial infrastructure for mineral development.

This decision has far-reaching implications for domestic mineral supply chains and energy transition goals. The Ambler Mining District contains some of North America's richest copper and cobalt deposits—metals essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and national security. With global copper demand projected to double by 2035 and current supply constraints driving price volatility, developing domestic sources becomes increasingly critical. The reinstated access could accelerate production timelines by years, potentially reducing U.S. reliance on foreign mineral imports from geopolitically unstable regions. However, the project faces ongoing environmental concerns about impacts on Alaska's fragile ecosystems and Indigenous subsistence practices, creating a complex balance between resource development and conservation priorities that will likely continue through future administrations.