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- University of Arizona is advancing Copper World by quietly approving utility corridors across world-class research site
- After making a secret right-of-way deal, the State Land Department is poised to auction land for Copper World’s waste dumps
- Hudbay will initially export all copper produced at its proposed Copper World mine
- Hudbay wavers in its commitment that Rosemont/Copper World will produce copper for U.S. markets
- Canadian company planning Copper World/Rosemont mine complex is seeking buyer or merger partners
- USGS rejects request by six U.S. senators to add copper to Critical Minerals List
- Hudbay sets benchmarks to build Copper World/Rosemont mine complex
- Copper World’s high production of sulfuric acid poses serious pollution and water depletion threat to Santa Cruz River Valley
- Hudbay says it is developing plans to build at least three open-pit copper mines on west side of Santa Rita Mountains
- Hudbay tells investors and analysts that it owns enough land to mine the western side of the Santa Rita Mountains
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Rosemont mine opponents file lawsuit challenging key water permit needed to begin construction of copper project
Opponents of the proposed Rosemont copper mine Friday filed a lawsuit challenging the issuance of a key state water permit needed to begin construction of the open-pit copper mine in the Santa Rita Mountains southeast of Tucson. The lawsuit, filed … Continue reading
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Forest Service’s environmental report for Rosemont Mine draws fire from Pima County and Southern Arizona U.S. Representatives
The Coronado National Forest’s proposed final environmental impact study for the Rosemont copper mine is drawing sharp criticism from Pima County’s top administrator. and two U.S. Congressmen from southern Arizona. Pima County is demanding that a new study be prepared … Continue reading
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With cash running out, Augusta turns to an officer and shareholder for $10 million as Rosemont permitting looms
Augusta Resource Corp. has turned to a corporate officer and an existing shareholder for $10 million to shore up its depleted cash reserves as the company awaits a crucial decision from the Coronado National Forest on its proposed Rosemont copper … Continue reading
Posted in Investors
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Augusta’s financing plan fails to impress
Investors have greeted Augusta Resource Corporation’s announcement last week it has reached a preliminary financing agreement with a consortium of international lenders to provide capital to build its Rosemont copper project with a big yawn. Augusta’s sagging stock continues to … Continue reading
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Pima County: Forest Service is rushing to judgment and distorting information in Rosemont environmental report
Pima County’s top administrator is warning that the U.S. Forest Service has “mischaracterized” statements in the draft Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Rosemont mine and is “rushing” to issue a final decision for the massive open pit … Continue reading
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