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An ambitious proposal that would have opened the door for major commercial and industrial development in the Santa Cruz County community of Rio Rico has been withdrawn.

On Monday evening, Andy Jackson’s announcement became official: The prominent landowner had withdrawn two applications related to a controversial rezoning proposal of 3,550 acres that would make way for vast

On May 8, ears were perked in Southern Arizona when South32 announced its plans for a so-called “battery-grade manganese facility,” and highlighted Santa Cruz County as its preferred location.

After weeks of vehement opposition from local residents, landowner Andy Jackson has officially withdrawn two applications related to a large-scale rezoning proposal along the Interstate 19 corridor in Rio Rico.

International mining company South32 has denied involvement with landowner Andy Jackson’s rezoning proposal for Rio Rico.

An Australian mining company sought to reassure the rural community south of Tucson on Tuesday, but Rio Rico residents spoke out against opening possible mine-support facilities there.

A major mining operation in the Patagonia Mountains is continuing to take shape – particularly as the federal government establishes a new timetable for the Hermosa Project’s permitting process.

Mining Engineering Online

For Star subscribers: A prominent Santa Cruz County landowner has proposed a major, mixed-use project along both sides of Interstate 19 in Rio Rico, but residents are pushing back.

The U.S. Forest Service approved exploratory drilling at two sites near Patagonia. Environmentalists say the canyons are too sensitive for it.