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Highlights
The U.S. Forest Service issued its Final Record of Decision approving the Hermosa Critical Minerals Project.
South32 plans a $2.16 billion mine producing zinc, manganese, silver and lead near Patagonia.
Federal officials say the project could create up to 900 direct jobs and strengthen domestic critical mineral supplies.
Conservation groups argue the project threatens wildlife habitat, water resources and public lands.