U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly blasted an appeals court's decision to temporarily block federal officials from completing a land transfer needed for the Resolution Copper project. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals a 'radical left court.' He asserted that opponents of the mine are 'Anti-American, and representing other copper competitive countries.'
This strong political intervention signals high-level support for the Resolution Copper project, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP. The project has the potential to produce 500,000 tonnes of copper annually, meeting 25% of U.S. demand. Trump's comments underscore the strategic importance of domestic copper production for national interests.
The President's direct involvement and criticism of the court's decision could influence future legal and administrative processes for the project. While the injunction remains temporary, the political backing provides a significant boost to Rio Tinto's efforts to advance this stalled project. This development is a material factor in the regulatory landscape for Resolution Copper.
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