US EditionAt UN, mining groups tout protections for Indigenous people
- In mid-April, the Trump administration approved a controversial copper mine in western Arizona that would destroy parts of Chi'chil Biłdagoteel, also known as Oak Flat.
- This decision sought to expand the extraction of critical minerals like copper and gold within the U.S. For renewable energy needs, despite strong opposition from the San Carlos Apache people along with more than 20 other Indigenous groups.
- Resolution Copper, a joint venture between Australian BHP and British-Australian Rio Tinto, operates the mine while nine other mining projects were fast-tracked across the Western U.S.
- A U.N. Study and ICMM guidelines highlight weak legal protections for Indigenous rights amid the energy transition, urging free, prior and informed consent, with ICMM representing a third of global miners including Rio Tinto and BHP.
- A Supreme Court case will decide if the mine violates Apache religious rights, while Indigenous groups and advocates warn of ongoing threats to sacred sites and call for industry accountability alongside state responsibilities.
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At UN, mining groups tout protections for Indigenous people
Seattle, WA (Grist) - Even as Oak Flat moves ahead, the mining industry commits to voluntary guidelines to consult with communities.In mid-April, the Trump administration cleared the way for a controversial copper mine proposed for western Arizona. The mine would destroy parts of Chi”chil Biłdagoteel -- known as “Oak Flat” in English -- over the objections of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and at least 21 other tribal nations. The administration th…
At the U.N., mining groups tout protections for Indigenous peoples
This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. In mid-April, the Trump administration cleared the way for a controversial copper mine proposed for western Arizona. The mine would destroy parts of Chi'chil Biłdagoteel - known as "Oak Flat" in English - over the objections of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and at least 21 other tribal nations. The administration then fast-tracked the project to fulfill President Donald Trump's goal of …
Statement: The Xinka People do not consent to the “El Escobal” Mining Project // Comunicado: El Pueblo Xinka no da su consentimiento al Proyecto Minero “El Escobal”
Unofficial translation by the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA). You can find the original statement in Spanish further below. // Puedes encontrar el comunicado original en español más abajo. The Xinka Parliament of Guatemala After more than fifteen years of peaceful resistance defending our rights—to which the State has responded by criminalizing us, stigmatizing
Mining reps at the UN promise Indigenous consultation — but things look different on the ground
The International Council on Mining and Metals, a pro-mining organization, made an appearance last week at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Photo by Tailyr Irvine/Grist This story was originally appeared in High Country News, and is published through the Indigenous News Alliance with minor style edits. In mid-April, the Trump administration cleared the way for a controversial copper mine proposed for western “Arizona.” Th…
Celebrating strength on Indigenous Peoples Day – Anishinabek News
By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY — Namaygoosisagagun’s Natalie Paavola is collaborating with T-Compound owner Ben Thompson to hold the Battle of the Nations Strong Event on National Indigenous Peoples Day at Marina Park in Thunder Bay on June 21. “I wanted to provide an event for Indigenous athletes from all levels of beginners to experienced […]
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