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Indigenous peoples from Grand Canyon to Madagascar share common struggle against Energy Fuels

By KUER · October 17, 2026 · 1 min read
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This Saturday, Oct. 17, marks the 10th anniversary of the annual White Mesa spiritual walk in Utah. But on the African island nation of Madagascar, the freedom to peacefully assemble against the White Mesa Mill's owner, Energy Fuels, isn't guaranteed.

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