Tag: mountains:
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has announced two upcoming meetings regarding the Copper World open pit mining project situated in the Santa Rita Mountains.
Meeting Details Overview of the Copper World Complex The Copper World Complex, encompassing the entire project area on both sides of the range, including Rosemont, is slated for development in two phases with an anticipated mine life of 44 years. The project is under the ownership of Hudbay Minerals based in Toronto, Canada. Project Scope…
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Santa Rita Mountains: Mining, Hollywood, Apache Legacy Unveiled
The Santa Rita mountain range, named after Saint Rita, holds a fascinating history that stretches back millions of years. Volcanic activity formed these mountains 20 million years ago, creating a 26-mile range running north to south, now nestled within the Coronado National Forest. Despite their natural beauty, the Santa Ritas were not spared from human…