1 year ago
Supreme Court Allows Arizona Copper Mine on Apache Sacred Land
The Supreme Court decided not to stop a mining project in Arizona.
This project involves a copper mine on land that is sacred to the Apache people.
The Apache people believe this land is very important for their religion.
A company wants to mine the area, but the Apache people are fighting to protect it.
The court allowed the project to proceed despite the Apache's concerns.
The company says it will bring jobs and money to the area.
The Apache people are worried about their religious rights being violated.
A land swap was approved to give the mining company the land, but the Apache people are trying to stop it.
The Supreme Court rejected a plea to block a copper mine in Arizona.
The land, known as Oak Flat, is sacred to the Apaches.
Resolution Copper plans to mine what it says is a large copper deposit.
The Apache Stronghold argues the land transfer violates religious rights.
Congress approved a land swap in 2014 to facilitate the mining.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, Apache Stronghold (representing some San Carlos Apache Tribe members), Resolution Copper, and the U.S. government.
- What
- The Supreme Court rejected a plea to block a copper mining project on land sacred to the Apaches.
- Where
- Arizona, specifically Tonto National Forest (Oak Flat).
- When
- The Supreme Court made its decision recently.
- Why
- To allow Resolution Copper to mine for copper, which is opposed by Apache Stronghold due to the land's religious significance.
Apache Stronghold
Resolution Copper
Economic Benefits vs. Religious Rights
Apache Stronghold
The mining project will destroy a sacred site and violate religious rights.
Resolution Copper
The mining project will create jobs and benefit Arizona's economy.
Key facts
- Location
- Arizona
- Groups Involved
- Apaches
- Sacred Site
- Oak Flat
- Mining Company
- Resolution Copper
- Land Swap Approved
- 2014
- Estimated Copper
- 40 billion pounds