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Long Mountain – a film by Leslie Epperson

July 8, 2020 By Lisa Froelich Leave a Comment

Tucson filmmaker Leslie Epperson has produced a beautiful new short film about Rosemont entitled Long Mountain, featuring Tohono O’odham leader Austin Nuñez and activists in our coalition speaking about the proposed mine and the special values of our beloved Santa Rita Mountains. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Visual Media

New Video from SSSR Supporter

February 10, 2020 By santaritas 2 Comments

Check out this new video from James Glinski an SSSR supporter.

Filed Under: Visual Media

Flin Flon Flim Flim by Investigative Media

January 5, 2016 By santaritas Leave a Comment

InvestigativeMEDIA’s documentary on the worldwide operations of Hudbay Minerals and the company’s plans to construct the Rosemont open-pit copper mine in the Santa Rita Mountains on the Coronado National Forest southeast of Tucson, Arizona.

Filed Under: Rosemont in the News, Visual Media

Leaking Underground Mines in the Patagonia Mountain

October 14, 2014 By santaritas Leave a Comment

A video discussing the leaking underground mines in the Patagonia Mountain. This video underscores the long-term environmental legacy of mining and consequences to future generations.

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VIDEO “AMERICA’S WESTERN SOUNDSTAGE” IN PERIL

September 15, 2013 By santaritas Leave a Comment

Proposed Rosemont Copper mine threatens Southern Arizona’s historic filming locations


(TUCSON, ARIZONA)– Save the Scenic Santa Ritas, a coalition of southern Arizona farmers, ranchers, residents and business owners, today released a six-minute film chronicling the threats from the proposed Rosemont Copper mine to some of America’s most cherished western filming locations. The 6-minute film can be viewed on YouTube by clicking here. [Read more…]

Filed Under: News, SSSR News, Visual Media

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Recent Posts

  • A great win today for our Santa Rita Mountains and for American public lands! May 12, 2022
  • “Uncelebrate!” The 1872 Mining Law is an antiquated law! Support Rep. Grijalva’s and Sen. Heinrich’s legislation, the Clean Energy Minerals Reforms Act of 2022 instead! May 10, 2022
  • Oak Flat event here in Tucson, May 11, 2022 May 9, 2022
  • Dismissing Native American concerns, Hudbay keeps moving dirt (AZ Luminaria feature) May 7, 2022
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  • Hudbay says it is developing plans to build at least three open-pit copper mines on west side of Santa Rita Mountains October 6, 2021
  • Hudbay tells investors and analysts that it owns enough land to mine the western side of the Santa Rita Mountains August 12, 2021
  • Rosemont will destroy Santa Rita Mountains to export copper overseas May 18, 2021
  • Pima County reaffirms resolution opposing Rosemont Mine April 19, 2019

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Members of the Tohono O'odham Legislative Council, by Jeanne S. Broome
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Hiking at the Rosemont Site, by Dennis Caldwell
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Litigation Update

Oral arguments for our case before the 9th Circuit Appeals Court were held on February 1, 2021. Because of COVID, the oral arguments were virtual, and we could listen in. You can watch the recording here.

We cannot predict when we will hear a decision, but we expect to have to wait several months.

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