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Montana’s abandoned gold rush site may hold a hidden fortune in critical minerals like copper, zinc, and gallium—sparking a high-stakes debate. Falcon Copper plans deep drilling and new roads for its Blue Copper project, fueled by soaring demand from tech, energy, and national security. But locals fear environmental harm, especially to water sources, and complain of rushed federal reviews. Meanwhile, another project targeting rare earths faces similar backlash, revealing a national tension: how to mine what’s vital without sacrificing communities and ecosystems.

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