Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
ADEQ approves South32 Hermosa Project expansion for tailings storage
South32 secures amendment to Aquifer Protection Permit.
Arizona court upholds Hermosa Mine’s water discharge standards
Arizona Court of Appeals affirms South32’s permit complies with Arizona’s water quality laws.
Lawsuit challenges EPA over Hermosa Mine air quality permit in southern Arizona
The Center for Biological Diversity and Patagonia Area Resource Alliance seek to block air permit for critical mineral mine.
Santa Cruz River Partnership could create Arizona’s first urban wildlife refuge
US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Tucson, Pima County and Santa Cruz County join forces to safeguard natural and cultural resources.
State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate
AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.
Department of Defense awards $20 million to South32 for accelerated manganese production
Funding aims to boost domestic supply and expedite ore delivery by up to two years at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia.
Rep. Grijalva calls for extension of public scoping period for Hermosa Mine Project
He emphasizes importance of language inclusivity in a letter to the US Forest Service.
Santa Cruz County greenlights consultant for Hermosa Mine Project, sparks debate on environmental priorities
Stephanie Smith’s appointment calls for a pause, demanding a thorough evaluation of Hermosa Mine’s community and environmental impact
South32 Hermosa Project releases Mine Plan of Operations
Notice of Intent to prepare Environmental Impact Statement expected in May
New project developments underway for South32 Hermosa project
Mining company addresses community health, workforce development and transparency in Hermosa critical minerals project
Water and Copper: How mining's history follows Arizona's feelings about water use in the state
Mining was Arizona's first billion-dollar industry. As we consider our state's economic drivers and their water use, we ask not only how much water goes into mining but what its aftermath does to water.
Some fire restrictions ease ahead of the holiday weekend
Officials warn to always check restriction status before starting a fire.
Fire near Elgin prompts evacuations
Winds pushed the fire across several thousand acres by mid-afternoon.
In months since border reopening, sales tax revenues up in Nogales
State treasurer’s data shows that roughly $1.2 million in sales taxes were generated in the city in November, and $1.3 million in December.
