Copper World mine approved for construction in Santa Rita Mountains
Environmentalists are voicing concerns one day after the approval of a copper mine project in the Santa Rita Mountains. Environmentalists are expressing concerns following the approval of a copper mine project in the Santa Rita Mountains. Hudbay Minerals and Mitsubishi Corporation have officially approved construction for the $2 billion project, which is set to start production in 2029. The mine will include four open pits located on the west slope of the Santa Rosa Mountains and is expected to operate for at least 15 years and produce an average of 110,000 tons of copper annually. The environmental concerns stem from the project's location near Tucson, which provides drinking water to southern Arizona. Save the Scenic Santa Ritas, a group that has fought construction of the mine since the 1990s, warns of irreversible damage to groundwater supply and wildlife. The company argues that the project will benefit southern Arizona's economy and bring 1,000 construction jobs, 500 permanent mining jobs and up to 3,000 indirect jobs.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Environmentalists are voicing concerns one day after the approval of a copper mine project in the Santa Rita Mountains.
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