https://www.azpm.org/mining Mining en-US Copyright Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:02:45 GMT https://www.azpm.org/mining/2026-10-26/university-of-arizona-gets-1-million-from-doe-to-ramp-up-mining-graduates The award comes as the Energy Department’s assistant secretary visits the Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Mine in southern Arizona on Monday. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:02:45 GMT https://www.azpm.org/mining/2026-10-26/university-of-arizona-gets-1-million-from-doe-to-ramp-up-mining-graduates Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/mining/2026-10-23/interior-secretary-burgum-visits-copper-mine-in-cochise-county His visit highlighted the need to strengthen domestic supply chains for defense and technology. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:11:58 GMT https://www.azpm.org/mining/2026-10-23/interior-secretary-burgum-visits-copper-mine-in-cochise-county Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-09/231149-ua-mining-awarded-20-million-in-federal-funding The money will go towards expanding the university-run San Xavier Underground Mining Laboratory. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:03:59 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-09/231149-ua-mining-awarded-20-million-in-federal-funding Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-04/231113-hermosa-mine-gains-final-approval-as-house-expands-fast-track-permits The mine was the first to complete the FAST-41 approval process, which may now help expedite more mining projects Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:31:03 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-09-04/231113-hermosa-mine-gains-final-approval-as-house-expands-fast-track-permits Kieran Hadley https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-31/231019-debate-arizona-mine-inspector Arizona candidates for Mine Inspector Brian Matlock and Walter "Les" Presmyk will debate live on August 31, 2026 at 4pm. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:06 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-08-31/231019-debate-arizona-mine-inspector AZPM Staff https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-04-30/229531-arizona-wears-a-huge-copper-collar-around-its-neck-pima-county-residents-protest-state-land-sale-to-copper-world Dozens rally in Tucson as Arizona sells 160-acre parcel to Hudbay for $993,000 despite years of opposition. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:58:54 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-04-30/229531-arizona-wears-a-huge-copper-collar-around-its-neck-pima-county-residents-protest-state-land-sale-to-copper-world Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-05/228750-new-copper-mining-method-pioneered-in-cochise-county Nuton, a Rio Tinto subsidiary, is using microbes to extract copper from low-grade ores at the Johnson Camp mine. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:07:35 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-03-05/228750-new-copper-mining-method-pioneered-in-cochise-county Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-06-02/225026-federal-government-denies-permit-for-south-32-mine The problem with the proposed mine is possible air pollution. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:08:00 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-06-02/225026-federal-government-denies-permit-for-south-32-mine Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/news/2024-10-09/222138-broken-promises-contaminated-waters-uranium-mining-on-the-navajo-nation An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:54:19 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2024-10-09/222138-broken-promises-contaminated-waters-uranium-mining-on-the-navajo-nation Paola Rodriguez and Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/news/2023-09-22/217565-virtual-reality-brings-mining-closer-for-ua-students The technology delivers the clearest image for those wishing to experience mining remotely. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:18:44 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2023-09-22/217565-virtual-reality-brings-mining-closer-for-ua-students Tony Perkins