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jaguars, Pima County, endangered species, copper mine
May 18, 2023

Court rejects claim that copper mine land is needed for jaguar preservation

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that regulators were wrong to conclude that parts of Pima County targeted for a copper mine are critical to the preservation of endangered jaguars.

Jan 7, 2015

Arizona judge hears challenge to mine’s environmental permit

A judge is considering an appeal aimed at overturning state regulators' decision to grant an air-quality permit for a planned copper mine in southeastern Arizona.

May 24, 2012

Arizona Corporation Commission OKs Rosemont Mine power line

The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a compromise plan on a 13-mile power line for the proposed copper mine near Tucson.

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