Advocates say mining would create jobs and help the economy; opponents say mining will pollute the precious boundary waters.

Backers and opponents of a proposed copper mine near Ely, Minn., are gearing up for anticipated action from the incoming Trump administration that could reopen a path for mining next to the Boundary Waters.

The "Unleashing America's Energy" order, which Trump signed the day he took office, says undue burdens on mines should be rescinded immediately.

One of President Trump's Executive Orders is called Unleashing American Energy, and has sections about mining and minerals.