Reported 28 days ago
Apache Stronghold, a Native American group, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to block Rio Tinto's access to land in Arizona for a major copper mining project, citing religious rights violations. This appeal follows a previous ruling favoring the land swap arrangement between the federal government and the mining companies. The dispute centers on Oak Flat Campground, an important religious site for the Apache, which is threatened by the proposed mining operation.
Source: YAHOO