https://www.azpm.org/tags/copper Copper en-US Copyright Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:21:45 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-28/230991-doe-awards-ua-17-million-for-mining-research The award comes as the Energy Department’s assistant secretary visits the UA underground mining lab on Wednesday. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:21:45 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-28/230991-doe-awards-ua-17-million-for-mining-research Katya Mendoza 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/arizona/2025-12-03/227486-grijalva-introduces-bill-to-block-copper-mine-and-protect-oak-flat Her first bill echoes her father’s legacy in defending indigenous and public lands. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:50:49 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-12-03/227486-grijalva-introduces-bill-to-block-copper-mine-and-protect-oak-flat Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-07-31/225823-conservation-groups-challenge-blm-approval-of-copper-creek-mine-in-pinal-county Tribes, environmental activists say that the agency lacked sufficient tribal consultation, ignored public input. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:54:55 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-07-31/225823-conservation-groups-challenge-blm-approval-of-copper-creek-mine-in-pinal-county Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-03-07/223962-blm-opens-environmental-assessment-for-copper-creek-mine-project-to-public-comment Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:30:14 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-03-07/223962-blm-opens-environmental-assessment-for-copper-creek-mine-project-to-public-comment Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-02-26/223708-trumps-order-to-end-minting-of-pennies-will-save-taxpayers-millions-without-much-impact-on-arizona-copper-mines The cost of producing a penny has far exceeded the value of each coin for the past 19 years. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:03:06 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-02-26/223708-trumps-order-to-end-minting-of-pennies-will-save-taxpayers-millions-without-much-impact-on-arizona-copper-mines Matthew DeWees, Cronkite News https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-02-06/223625-environmental-groups-challenge-air-quality-permit-for-copper-world-mine Appeal argues Arizona regulators failed to enforce stricter pollution controls. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:34:19 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-02-06/223625-environmental-groups-challenge-air-quality-permit-for-copper-world-mine Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-09-05/221666-a-documentary-on-aging-caring-and-faith-called-final-vows Also on Arizona Spotlight, The Rogue Theatre celebrates its 20th anniversary season and "Stories That Soar!" presents a boy's remembrance of his father. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:28:53 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-09-05/221666-a-documentary-on-aging-caring-and-faith-called-final-vows Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-07-03/220869-the-buzz-revisiting-an-historic-arizona-labor-dispute A look back 107 years to the deportation of pro-union miners from Arizona mines. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:52:05 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-07-03/220869-the-buzz-revisiting-an-historic-arizona-labor-dispute Zac Ziegler and Christopher Conover https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-06-13/220612-conservation-groups-threaten-legal-action-over-pinto-valley-mine-expansion Sierra Club and Maricopa Audubon Society claim violations of the Endangered Species Act, citing risks to wildlife and water resources. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:03:33 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2024-06-13/220612-conservation-groups-threaten-legal-action-over-pinto-valley-mine-expansion Katya Mendoza