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STOP COPPER WORLD!

Since 1996 we have been fighting to protect the Santa Rita Mountains from the devastating effects of industrial, open-pit mining. We are 3,000 citizens united to defend the wild mountains we love.

CURRENT STATUS OF COPPER WORLD PROJECT

County vows to press forward after truck ordinance withdrawn

A message from SSSR Executive Director John Dougherty

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Pima County releases report on impact of dust on human health

The Pima County Health Department was planning to make a presentation to the Board of Supervisors on a proposed ordinance to limit the number of trucks that can travel each day on unpaved county roads. The ordinance was pulled from the board’s agenda before the department could make its presentation.

Pima County wants to limit heavy trucks on dirt roads

Huge mine trucks and other heavy trucks may soon face strict limits on how many can travel and how fast they can travel on dirt roads in unincorporated Pima County.

Concern over Copper World Mine dominates water conservation meeting in Green Valley

Long lines and overcapacity at meeting after environmental group sent flyers urging discussion on Copper World.

Environmental coalition requests Hobbs to cancel land sale sought by Copper World

A coalition of Southern Arizona environmental groups led by Save the Scenic Santa Ritas today requested Governor Katie Hobbs to cancel plans to auction 160 acres of State Trust Land sought by Toronto-based Hudbay Minerals for its proposed Copper World mine.

Pima County approves resolution to oppose Copper World