Trump administration moves to approve mining at sacred Oak Flat
April 21, 2025
The Trump administration announced plans to approve the land transfer for the Resolution Copper mine, which would destroy Oak Flat, a sacred site for the Western Apache. This decision comes as three lawsuits challenging the project remain unresolved in the courts. Oak Flat, located in Arizona, is integral to Apache religious practices. Environmentalists and tribal leaders argue the mine will cause irreparable harm to the land, water, and culture. The Supreme Court's decision on whether to hear the religious freedom case could impact the future of the project.
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