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Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals

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.

Published May 20, 2026, 8:47 AM
Updated May 20, 2026, 9:18 AM459
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Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals

Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals 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.

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Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals

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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.

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