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THE TRUMP administration said on Thursday it would approve a land swap needed for Rio Tinto and BHP to build one of the world’s largest copper mines, despite concerns from Native Americans that it would destroy a site of religious value.The move is likely to escalate tensions between Indigenous groups vocal about the need to preserve historical lands and Western governments eager to boost critical minerals production and offset China’s sector dominance.The U.S…
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Trump to approve land swap for Rio Tinto copper mine opposed by Native Americans
Tomi Guillemette
07:27
THE TRUMP administration said on Thursday it would approve a land swap needed for Rio Tinto and BHP to build one of the world’s largest copper mines, despite concerns from Native Americans that it would destroy a site of religious value.The move is likely to escalate tensions between Indigenous groups vocal about the need to
