Ignoring objections from Santa Cruz County and Patagonia, the Forest Service—the federal agency charged with leading the NEPA permitting process for South32’s controversial Hermosa project—is opening a 30-day scoping period on May 10.
Kat Crockett
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South32 Hermosa Project: Important Dates For Community Engagement and Public Input
April 30, 2024: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes will attend a Patagonia Town Hall event taking place at Patagonia Union High School (PUHS) 200 Naugle Ave. Patagonia, AZ starting at 5:30pm. Mayes plans to hear about community concerns regarding the nearby mining operations for South32. The meeting will be open to the public and those […]
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Mine Plan Raises Concerns for Local Dude Ranch
“Hermosa will change life as we know it here, much more than I really had anticipated,” said Diana Nash, co-owner of the iconic 98-year-old Circle Z Ranch.
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A Brief Look at South32’s Hermosa Mine Plan of Operations
The 215-page plan gives a sense of the scope and scale of the company’s $2 billion project, and how it will affect Forest Service land. Here’s a synopsis of the mine’s plans for new roads, tailing storage, drilling, basins, wells, safety, blasting, and water use and discharge.
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ADEQ Discusses Air Quality Permit, Monitoring for Hermosa Mine Project
Balaji Vaidyanathan, manager of ADEQ Air Permits and Compliance, discussed the South32 permit status and processes, and responded to questions and comments from the audience.
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Manganese Expert Addresses Hermosa Panel
The appearance by Dr. Brad Racette, a Phoenix-based neurologist and leading figure in the field of manganese toxicity, was in response to local concerns over the dangers of manganese exposure from South32’s Hermosa project.
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State Auditor Finds Faults in County Operations
The Arizona Auditor’s report revealed a number of deficiencies in Santa Cruz County administration. “This year we got beat up a little more than normal,” said Supervisor Bruce Bracker.
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Cops, Frustration, Some Clarity at County’s ‘Open House’
Commotion, confusion, complicated engineering charts, public outcry, and a call for back-up deputies dominated the Sept. 28 event in Patagonia regarding permitting for South32’s controversial Cross Creek Connector road.
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ADOT Slams Local Winery with Truck/Trailer Violations
Discussions with the state’s Farm Bureau indicate that the ADOT inspection of a Dos Cabezas truck and trailer was neither required nor authorized.
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South32’s Hermosa Project Pushes Forward
South32 executive Pat Risner briefed the PRT on recent developments regarding the Hermosa Project.