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SSSR and Farmers Investment Company file lawsuit to overturn linchpin Copper World right-of-way across the Santa Rita Experimental Range

In the wake of their September victory in an Open Meetings Law violation lawsuit, SSSR and Farmers Investment Company filed a new lawsuit seeking to overturn a crucial right-of-way that is necessary for the operation of the proposed $1.3 billion Copper World mining complex.

AZ State land board approves legally flawed agenda to cure Open Meetings Law violation

The ASLD’s Board of Appeals voted 3-1 to rectify an Open Meetings Law violation related to the issuance of a right of way that would allow Toronto-based Hudbay Minerals, Inc., to construct mining waste pipelines across the Santa Rita Experimental Range for its Copper World mining complex.

URGENT ACTION: SSSR triumphs in lawsuit but we need to email Governor Hobbs TODAY to secure the win!

Judge rules State violated the Open Meetings Law when it approved the value of a crucial right-of-way for the Copper World mine. URGENT ACTION: Tell Governor Hobbs to immediately direct the Arizona State Land Department to REVOKE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY!

15 Tribes and Organizations submit comments for Copper World Air Permit

On July 15, 2024, the comment period opened for the proposal to issue an air quality permit for the construction and operation of Hudbay’s Copper World Project. Comments were due Sept. 15, 2024. Jeremy Nichols with the Center for Biological Diversity authored comments, in partnership with SSSR.

Local opinion: Copper World will enrich Hudbay but hurt Pima County

Rob Peters, Thomas Nelson and Steve Brown respond to Opinion Letter from Jerry Bustamante (Hudbay's Public Affairs Manager) Re: the Aug. 14 article “Economic study on Copper World Project is flawed.”

Copper World Granted Aquifer Protection Permit by ADEQ

Copper World has been granted an Aquifer Protection Permit by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Our team is reviewing the permit closely and comparing the permit terms against the comments we provided in April 2024.

Energy Permitting Reform Act Threatens to reverse the 2022 Rosemont Decision

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted on the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. Under the guise of “permitting reform,” this legislation will roll back important protections for communities affected by extraction, promote oil and gas drilling and infrastructure.

Santa Rita Guardians Shop Now Open!

We have 4 in-person opportunities to pick up a new Santa Rita Guardians shirt in preparation for the upcoming ADEQ meetings, and a new shop is available for online orders!

SSSR Hosting a Townhall Meeting on July 20

Join us in person and get the latest updates on mining plans Hudbay has proposed in the Santa Rita Mountains and what YOU can do to stop the destruction!

NEW Economic Report refutes Hudbay's economic claims

We just released an economic report, authored by Power Consulting, that analyzes the impact of the Copper World project on the local economy. Read the full report here.

Our lawsuit with the State of Arizona went to court

Oral arguments were heard on June 13, 2024, filings were submitted on July 11, 2024 and the judge has up to 60 days to make a ruling.

Stories from the Guardian of the Santa Ritas: John Wakefield

Our storytelling series featuring the Guardians of the Santa Ritas continues with a feature of John Wakefield, a geologist turned activist.

November 13, 2024

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