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As the U.S. plans new mines for copper, lithium and other metals to use in green technologies, mining projects in the West could threaten scarce water supplies.
As the U.S. plans new mines for copper, lithium and other metals to use in green technologies, mining projects in the West could threaten scarce water supplies.
Local and regional environmental groups want fuller review of mine drilling in Patagonia Mountains. They lost an injunction bid, but will argue the case.
In a packed auditorium at Rio Rico High School Thursday evening, Hermosa Project President Pat Risner attempted to address concerns over a potential manganese processing plant in Santa Cruz County.
For Star subscribers: Rio Rico’s largest landowner has withdrawn a sweeping development plan for the community south of Tucson, but local opponents don't think their fight is over.