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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opened the door for major commercial and industrial development in the Santa Cruz County community of Rio Rico has been withdrawn.

On Monday evening, Andy Jackson’s announcement became official: The prominent landowner had withdrawn two applications related to a controversial rezoning proposal of 3,550 acres that would make way for vast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After weeks of vehement opposition from local residents, landowner Andy Jackson has officially withdrawn two applications related to a large-scale rezoning proposal along the Interstate 19 corridor in Rio Rico.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.