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By Ernest Scheyder Indigenous group takes fight against Rio Tinto Arizona copper mine to US Supreme Court Sept 11 - A Native American group on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block Rio Tinto and BHP from gaining access to Arizona land needed to build one of the world's largest copper mines, a last-ditch legal move in a long-running …

Oak Flat Timeline: Native American vs. pro-mining interests

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SUPERIOR, Ariz. — Oak Flat, a piece of national forest land in central Arizona, is at the heart of a years long struggle between Native American groups and mining interests that both consider it important for their future. Dec. 12, 2014: The U.S. Senate approves a must-pass military spending bill that included the Oak Flat land swap, giving the national …

Native Americans try to block US move to give land to Rio Tinto

Native American group says US does not own land sought by mining giant for lucrative copper deposits. Members of Arizona’s San Carlos Apache tribe have filed a property claim in an attempt to regain control over land that the United States government is poised to give to Rio Tinto Ltd for its Resolution Copper mine. The case ties up Rio …

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Rio Tinto may have to pay $250 million in Juukan Gorge compensation, native title chief warns

Rio Tinto could have to pay up to $250 million in compensation to the traditional owners of Juukan Gorge, according to the chief executive of the National Native Title Council. Key points: A parliamentary inquiry has found Rio Tinto should pay compensation The company destroyed the 46,000-year-old rock shelters earlier this year The mining industry is opposing calls for WA's …