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Briefing: The Left erupts as mining tycoon plans rare earths project 100ft from Joshua Tree desert tortoise habitat

Strategic angle: Controversy arises over environmental concerns as a mining tycoon proposes a new project near a protected habitat.

Editorial StaffApril 4, 20261 min read

Project location is just 100 feet from critical desert tortoise habitat.

Environmentalists express outrage over potential ecological impact.

Mining tycoon defends project citing economic benefits.