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Interior Secretary tours proposed Ariz. mine site
Compromise is possible on a proposed copper mine in southeastern Arizona that's thought to contain the largest undeveloped deposit of high-grade copper in the world, Interior Secretary Kenneth Salazar said after touring the site on Aug. 21.
Policy requires proven Grand Canyon mine claims
FLAGSTAFF - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's decision to halt new mining claims on 1 million acres of land around the Grand Canyon comes with a fundamental change in how the U.S. Forest Service does business with mining companies.
Freeport-McMoRan 2Q profit drops, but beats forecast
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. on July 21 said its second-quarter profit dropped 38 percent, largely because of weak copper sales in North America.
U.S. puts new uranium claims at Grand Canyon on hold
FLAGSTAFF – The federal government announced Monday it is temporarily barring the filing of new mining claims, including for uranium, on nearly 1 million acres (400,000 hectares) near the Grand […]
ADEQ announces settlement for cleanup of ASARCO mines
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announced a settlement with mining giant ASARCO for the cleanup of several contaminated sites and the protection of water resources.
