Protecting Oak Flat: Halting Foreign Copper Mining
This bill aims to protect the sacred Oak Flat area in Arizona from destruction by a foreign mining company. If passed, it would prevent large-scale copper mining that could pollute water, devastate the landscape, and disrupt religious practices. Citizens would gain assurance that valuable natural resources and cultural heritage are preserved for future generations.
Key points
Halting the transfer of 2,422 acres of Oak Flat land, a sacred site for Native Americans, to a foreign mining company.
Protecting Arizona's water resources from significant depletion and contamination by the proposed mine.
Preventing the creation of a massive, toxic mine waste dump that would destroy the ecosystem and cultural resources.
Ensuring that copper extracted from American soil serves domestic needs rather than being exported overseas.
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