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Lawmakers discuss streamlining, consolidating mining permits
A panel of lawmakers and experts has begun looking into the state of the mining industry in Arizona with the ultimate aim of helping the industry grow. Among the topics... […]
Appeals court blocks BLM-Asarco land swap
A federal appeals court ruled Sept. 14 that a proposed land exchange between the federal Bureau of Land Management and copper miner Asarco LLC violates environmental laws. The ruling in the lawsuit filed by three environmental groups in 2001 overturns a lower court decision backing the exchange long sought by Asarco.
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.
