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By Sandra Chereb
Reno, Nevada (AP)
Western Shoshone tribal members packed a Reno courtroom during January trying to persuade a federal judge to halt at least part of a huge gold mine they claim would desecrate a sacred landmark.
Lawyers for Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corp. and the federal government disagreed with their claims that mining on Mount Tenabo in northeast Nevada would prevent the Shoshone from practicing their religion.
Reno, Nevada (AP)
Western Shoshone tribal members packed a Reno courtroom during January trying to persuade a federal judge to halt at least part of a huge gold mine they claim would desecrate a sacred landmark.
Lawyers for Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corp. and the federal government disagreed with their claims that mining on Mount Tenabo in northeast Nevada would prevent the Shoshone from practicing their religion.
