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.
Rosemont returns clean water permit
The company is trying to end lawsuits against its proposed mine.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife rejects Rosemont Copper petition to shrink critical jaguar habitat
Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals sought to deem a portion of the Santa Rita range no longer essential for jaguars.
Court rules against Apaches in bid to halt proposed mine
Tribes and environmental groups had argued to stop the transfer
Nearly 200 organizations ask Biden to save Oak Flat
A letter calls on the Biden Administration to stop the land transfer of the religious site to Resolution Copper, among other things.
Arizona miners strike against Asarco
Strikers are calling for better pay and benefits.
Environmental groups call on Arizona to close uranium mine
The groups cite flooding of the mine that threatens to contaminate drinking water.
Arizona Tribes Challenge Permit for Open-Pit Copper Mine
A complaint, jointly filed in U.S. District Court by the Tohono O'odham Nation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Hopi Tribe, is challenging the permit issued to Rosemont Copper Company.
