# Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals

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Podcast: [Morning Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-edition-2072183)
Published: 2026-05-20T08:47:44+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kuow.org/stories/montana-could-soon-ease-restrictions-on-mining-precious-metals
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## Resource

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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