This move aligns with a broader U.S. trend of reshoring critical mineral supply chains, but for precious metals, it could increase domestic gold supply modestly. In a macro environment where extreme fear (Fear & Greed 25) drives capital toward safe havens, any supply-side easing may cap gold price rallies, potentially pushing yield-seeking investors toward alternative hedges such as Bitcoin. However, the effect is small relative to global gold flows.

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Montana may relax 30-year-old restrictions on mining precious metals like gold, reflecting a resurgence in the U.S. mining industry.