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House approves framework to regulate critical minerals and rare earth extraction from lignite
Summary
House passed amended House Bill 14-59 to create a legal framework for extracting critical minerals and rare earth elements from coal; final vote 85-2 with the emergency clause carried.
Bismarck — The House of Representatives voted 85-2 on Tuesday to pass an amended House Bill 14-59, legislation that creates statutory authority for developing critical minerals and rare earth elements contained in North Dakota lignite coal.
The bill, advanced unanimously by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, establishes a new chapter in Title 38 of the North Dakota Century Code and amends existing sections that govern the Industrial Commission and mineral definitions. Sponsors and committee members told the House the measure is intended to provide a regulatory framework for extracting minerals otherwise captive in coal…
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