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Rio Tinto wanted to reopen a copper mine in Arizona. This would create many jobs for Apache Indians on the San Carlos Reservation. However, the proposal involved a complicated land swap whereby the Federal Government would cede some land to Rio Tinto. The land to be transferred was considered sacred ground by many Apaches who did not want it turned over to Rio Tinto or any company. The swap would offend their religion according to some. The Congresswoman tried to mediate.