United States — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources & Twin Metals Minnesota

United States — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: State agency directed to halt permitting, leasing, and environmental reviews for nonferrous mining in the watershed, and to review existing leases. Its actions directly affect mining projects and are central to implementing the order.

Twin Metals Minnesota: Mining company whose proposed copper-nickel project near the Boundary Waters is directly blocked by the executive order. The order halts permitting and leasing, creating significant regulatory hurdles and potential project delays.

Twin Metals Minnesota: Twin Metals Minnesota, a subsidiary of Antofagasta plc, can now pursue permits for copper, nickel, and other precious metals mining in the Superior National Forest, though it faces significant regulatory and legal hurdles.