Pinto Valley’s Mine-to-Mill Innovation Program
Capstone nearly doubles the original capacity of its six ball mills. Teaching an old dog new tricks By Steve Fiscor, Editor-in-Chief, E&MJ Capstone Copper operates the Pinto Valley mine in...
View ArticleFreeport Prepares for Long Term
Freeport is considering advanced leaching initiatives, especially at Morenci (above), which has advantages to enhance SX/EW processing. Leading copper producer invests in Arizona operations to maintain...
View ArticleASARCO Emphasizes the Importance of Mining
Students gather around a haul truck simulator at a career fair. (Photo: ASARCO) ASARCO has a major focus on educating the public on the importance of mining to their everyday lives and on developing...
View ArticleConstruction Begins on Florence Copper’s Wellfield
As one of the lowest-GHG sources of new US copper production, Florence Copper is expected to herald a new era of American mining in support of net-zero. It is one of very few construction-ready, fully...
View ArticleUniversity of Arizona’s New School Addresses Critical Need for Minerals and...
The University of Arizona supports the advancement of mining by investing in research and development across the entire mining life cycle. (Photo: UofA) Clean energy demands more minerals and more...
View ArticleArizona Sonoran Advances Copper Projects
ASCU controls the Cactus East, Cactus West, Parks/Salyer and now the MainSpring property. (Source: ASCU) Advanced leaching technology could unlock stranded copper Last year was an exciting year for the...
View ArticlePinto Valley Helps Capstone Meet Its Sustainability Goals
The Pinto Valley mine has found ways to conserve water in a water-stressed district. (Photo: Capstone Copper) Ongoing projects protect and support people, the environment and cultural heritage Capstone...
View ArticleElevation Gold Charts a New Course
An aerial view of the Moss mine looking east shows the West and East Pits and the crushing installation in the center. (Photo: Elevation Gold) Efforts to develop a workforce culture while chasing gold...
View ArticleFreeport Plans to Convert the Bagdad Mine to Autonomous Haulage
The cycle time for the trucks at Bagdad varies from 30 to 60 minutes from the pit bottom to the crusher or multiple waste dumps. (Photo: Freeport) In addition to improving safety and efficiency, the...
View ArticleA Message from Arizona Mining and Industry Get Our Support – AMIGOS
It is an exciting time to be in the mining industry. As our nation moves toward an ever-greener economy, mining will be more important than ever before. Green technological innovations need vast...
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