Permitting timetable published for Southern Arizona critical minerals mine
The South32 Hermosa project is located in the Patagonia Mountains
The Buzz takes a trip down the Verde River
We're revisiting this episode after it and another The Buzz episode were honored by PMJA
The Buzz: Revitalizing San Manuel
Residents want to keep the former company town going, and are looking to build community and bring in jobs.
Environmental groups file lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service
The agency authorized two mineral exploration projects in the Patagonia Mountains.
New Film Focuses on the Unique Sky Islands of Arizona
Thousands of different species depend on this habitat
The Buzz: Arizona's abandoned mines
Many groups look to locate, seal and clean up old mines, which likely number in the hundreds of thousands.
Forest Service resumes cleanup of abandoned mines near Prescott after pause
The project, which was split into two because of funding issues and to avoid interfering with the owls, began in December 2021.
The Buzz takes a trip down the Verde River
Meet a man who has made saving this unique waterway his life's work
Former Arizona mine inspector Joe Hart dead at 78
He was mine inspector for 15 years.
Conservationists file notice of intent to sue EPA over Queen Creek mining waste
The groups also take aim at the state Department of Environmental Quality.
Court allows Resolution Copper Mine to continue
Apache Stronghold did not prove its religious concerns were enough to stop the mine.
Senate hears bill on Grand Canyon mining
A Senate subcommittee hears about the importance of the proposal.
Hudbay wins a round in court
A judge ruled the Rosemont and Copper World mines are not legally related.
Appeals court rules against mine project in Santa Rita Mountains
The court cited the planned use of Coronado National Forest land for long-term storage of waste rock and the lack of valuable minerals on the property.
Rosemont returns clean water permit
The company is trying to end lawsuits against its proposed mine.
