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Arizona copper mine stirs debate pitting profits vs religion

Ryan Van Velzer, Associated Press//July 2, 2015//

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Arizona copper mine stirs debate pitting profits vs religion

Arizona copper mine stirs debate pitting profits vs religion

Ryan Van Velzer, Associated Press//July 2, 2015//

This photo taken Monday, June 15, 2015, shows the Resolution Copper Mining area Shaft #9, right, and Shaft #10, left, that awaits the expansion go ahead...

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