Injunction Issued on Colosseum Gold-Rare Earth Project Operations

A preliminary injunction was issued by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, halting operations at the gold-rare earth project. The injunction was issued in proceedings brought by the National Parks Conservation Association. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion seeking a stay of the injunction. The Department of War has supported the project by arguing that exploration serves the national security interests of the United States.

The status of the injunction hinges on the court granting a stay, which would allow the project to resume operations under an approved plan while appeals proceed. The U.S. Government is involved in the effort to secure this stay and allow development work to continue.