Federal Court Allows Transfer of Sacred Apache Land to Resolution Copper in Arizona
A federal appeals court has denied a motion to halt the transfer of Oak Flat, a sacred site for the Western Apaches, to Resolution Copper. The transfer, initiated by the Trump administration, has faced legal challenges due to its cultural and environmental significance. Opponents argue it would destroy religious land and threaten endangered species, while proponents claim it would generate $1 billion annually for Arizona's economy and create thousands of jobs.
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The federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Forest Service to transfer Oak Flat in Arizona, a sacred site for the Western Apaches, to Resolution Copper, following a denied motion to halt the project.
The transfer was included in a defense bill passed by the Senate in 2014 and fast-tracked by President Trump. Opponents, including the San Carlos Apache Tribe, argue it will destroy a culturally significant area and threaten endangered species. Supporters claim the mining project would create thousands of jobs and generate $1 billion annually for the state's economy.
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