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.
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.
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.