News Tucson Sentinel: “Pima County warns Mitsubishi & other investors of ‘unresolved risks’ in Copper World mine”May 20, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Pima County warns Mitsubishi & other investors of ‘unresolved risks’ in Copper World mine” Pima County sends letters to Hudbay, investors and Canadian regulators warning of “unresolved risks” at Copper WorldMay 18, 2026Continue Reading Pima County sends letters to Hudbay, investors and Canadian regulators warning of “unresolved risks” at Copper World Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents place lien on state land bought by Hudbay Minerals south of Tucson”May 18, 2026Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents place lien on state land bought by Hudbay Minerals south of Tucson” SSSR runs full page ad in Arizona Capitol Times calling for state to discard its “Copper Collar”May 17, 2026Continue Reading SSSR runs full page ad in Arizona Capitol Times calling for state to discard its “Copper Collar” Green Valley News: “In My View: Can Sahuarita, Hudbay be trusted? Mining company violating agreement”May 16, 2026Continue Reading Green Valley News: “In My View: Can Sahuarita, Hudbay be trusted? Mining company violating agreement” SSSR slaps lien on 160 acres sold at April 29 state auction and files second lawsuitMay 15, 2026Continue Reading SSSR slaps lien on 160 acres sold at April 29 state auction and files second lawsuit Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents sue to try to overturn Arizona land sale to Hudbay Minerals”May 13, 2026Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents sue to try to overturn Arizona land sale to Hudbay Minerals” KVOA: “Tucson council passes a resolution opposing the Copper World mine in Santa Ritas”May 6, 2026Continue Reading KVOA: “Tucson council passes a resolution opposing the Copper World mine in Santa Ritas” KGUN9: “Tucson City Council votes 7-0 to oppose Hudbay’s proposed Copper World mine in the Santa Rita Mountains”May 6, 2026Continue Reading KGUN9: “Tucson City Council votes 7-0 to oppose Hudbay’s proposed Copper World mine in the Santa Rita Mountains” Hudbay issues misleading statements in response to SSSR investigationMay 4, 2026Continue Reading Hudbay issues misleading statements in response to SSSR investigation KGUN9: “Saving the Santa Rita Mountains: Auction move spurs activists to sue, aiming to void Hudbay purchase”May 1, 2026Continue Reading KGUN9: “Saving the Santa Rita Mountains: Auction move spurs activists to sue, aiming to void Hudbay purchase” SSSR files lawsuit to rescind Hudbay’s purchase of State Trust Land for Copper WorldMay 1, 2026Continue Reading SSSR files lawsuit to rescind Hudbay’s purchase of State Trust Land for Copper World KVOA: “Lawsuit challenges Hudbay land sale for Copper World mine dump”May 1, 2026Continue Reading KVOA: “Lawsuit challenges Hudbay land sale for Copper World mine dump” Tucson Sentinel: “Copper World failed to disclose well drilling; State auctions land for mine tailings”April 30, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Copper World failed to disclose well drilling; State auctions land for mine tailings” AZPM: “‘Arizona wears a huge copper collar around its neck’: Pima County residents protest state land sale to Copper World”April 30, 2026Continue Reading AZPM: “‘Arizona wears a huge copper collar around its neck’: Pima County residents protest state land sale to Copper World” KVOA: “Despite strong opposition from neighbors, environmental groups, Copper World project secures land in auction”April 29, 2026Continue Reading KVOA: “Despite strong opposition from neighbors, environmental groups, Copper World project secures land in auction” KOLD13: “Arizona state land sold to Hudbay for Copper World mine despite pushback”April 29, 2026Continue Reading KOLD13: “Arizona state land sold to Hudbay for Copper World mine despite pushback” SSSR delivers 1,143-signature petition to stop April 29 land auction to governor in wake of investigation showing Hudbay failed to file state required well reports for Copper WorldApril 28, 2026Continue Reading SSSR delivers 1,143-signature petition to stop April 29 land auction to governor in wake of investigation showing Hudbay failed to file state required well reports for Copper World KOLD13: “Tucson leaders join opposition to Copper World Mine”April 28, 2026Continue Reading KOLD13: “Tucson leaders join opposition to Copper World Mine” KGUN9: “Saving the Santa Rita Mountains: Tucson joins Pima County, Grijalva in urging Hobbs to halt land auction”April 23, 2026Continue Reading KGUN9: “Saving the Santa Rita Mountains: Tucson joins Pima County, Grijalva in urging Hobbs to halt land auction” SSSR investigation reveals Hudbay appears to be violating state law and an agreement with Sahuarita in connection with Copper World groundwater wellsApril 27, 2026Continue Reading SSSR investigation reveals Hudbay appears to be violating state law and an agreement with Sahuarita in connection with Copper World groundwater wells Tucson joins Pima County in opposing April 29 Copper World State Trust Land auctionApril 23, 2026Continue Reading Tucson joins Pima County in opposing April 29 Copper World State Trust Land auction Tucson Mayor Romero to ask Hobbs to stop April 29 Copper World land auctionApril 22, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Mayor Romero to ask Hobbs to stop April 29 Copper World land auction State rejects SSSR’s protest challenging April 29 Copper World land auction setting up legal challengeApril 21, 2026Continue Reading State rejects SSSR’s protest challenging April 29 Copper World land auction setting up legal challenge Tucson Sentinel: “Enviros: Cancel auction of state land for Copper World mine because of ‘factual errors’ in notices”April 17, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Enviros: Cancel auction of state land for Copper World mine because of ‘factual errors’ in notices” SSSR calls for state to cancel April 29 Copper World auction after multiple errors discovered in auction noticesApril 17, 2026Continue Reading SSSR calls for state to cancel April 29 Copper World auction after multiple errors discovered in auction notices Rep. Grijalva calls Gov. Hobbs’ support for Copper World state land auction ‘horrible’April 14, 2026Continue Reading Rep. Grijalva calls Gov. Hobbs’ support for Copper World state land auction ‘horrible’ Arizona Republic: “Southern Arizona officials clash with Hobbs over copper mine”March 23, 2026Continue Reading Arizona Republic: “Southern Arizona officials clash with Hobbs over copper mine” Pima County backs SSSR’s formal protest challenging April 29 Auction of 160 acresMarch 12, 2026Continue Reading Pima County backs SSSR’s formal protest challenging April 29 Auction of 160 acres Tucson Sentinel: “Enviros challenge planned 160-acre land sale for Copper World mine near Tucson”March 11, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Enviros challenge planned 160-acre land sale for Copper World mine near Tucson” Pima County once again asks Hobbs to postpone state land auction for Copper WorldMarch 10, 2026Continue Reading Pima County once again asks Hobbs to postpone state land auction for Copper World SSSR files protest challenging April 29 auction of 160 acres for Copper WorldMarch 6, 2026Continue Reading SSSR files protest challenging April 29 auction of 160 acres for Copper World Arizona Daily Star: “Hobbs won’t stop state land sale for Copper World south of Tucson”February 23, 2026Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Hobbs won’t stop state land sale for Copper World south of Tucson” Tucson Sentinel: “So. Ariz. leaders urge Hobbs to block 160-acre land sale for Copper World mine”February 20, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “So. Ariz. leaders urge Hobbs to block 160-acre land sale for Copper World mine” Tucson Spotlight: “Copper World mine proposal raises water, traffic fears”February 13, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Spotlight: “Copper World mine proposal raises water, traffic fears” KVOA: “SSSR calls on Sahuarita to assess Hudbay’s water agreement”January 6, 2026Continue Reading KVOA: “SSSR calls on Sahuarita to assess Hudbay’s water agreement” KGUN9: “Group Urges Sahuarita to Review Hudbay Groundwater Agreement”January 6, 2026Continue Reading KGUN9: “Group Urges Sahuarita to Review Hudbay Groundwater Agreement” 15 elected leaders ask Hobbs to cancel April 29 auction of 160 acres for Copper WorldFebruary 20, 2026Continue Reading 15 elected leaders ask Hobbs to cancel April 29 auction of 160 acres for Copper World SSSR op-ed urging Gov. Hobbs to exercise her power to stop Copper World published in Tucson SentinelFebruary 12, 2026Continue Reading SSSR op-ed urging Gov. Hobbs to exercise her power to stop Copper World published in Tucson Sentinel SSSR reveals Town of Sahuarita agreement with Hudbay that threatens aquiferFebruary 4, 2026Continue Reading SSSR reveals Town of Sahuarita agreement with Hudbay that threatens aquifer SSSR to host Town Hall on Copper World’s hidden impacts on Sahuarita and Green ValleyJanuary 27, 2026Continue Reading SSSR to host Town Hall on Copper World’s hidden impacts on Sahuarita and Green Valley SSSR requests Sahuarita to determine whether Hudbay is in violation of 2013 groundwater pumping agreementJanuary 6, 2026Continue Reading SSSR requests Sahuarita to determine whether Hudbay is in violation of 2013 groundwater pumping agreement Arizona Daily Star: “Proposed Pima County limits on heavy trucks are dead for now”December 28, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Proposed Pima County limits on heavy trucks are dead for now” County vows to press forward after truck ordinance withdrawnDecember 19, 2025Continue Reading County vows to press forward after truck ordinance withdrawn Pima County releases report on impact of dust on human healthDecember 19, 2025Continue Reading Pima County releases report on impact of dust on human health Arizona Daily Star: “Pima County wants to limit heavy trucks on dirt roads”December 6, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Pima County wants to limit heavy trucks on dirt roads” Arizona Daily Star: “Arizona’s land-sale practices fail to meet planning laws, audit finds”November 30, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Arizona’s land-sale practices fail to meet planning laws, audit finds” Arizona Daily Star: “Environmental groups, Pima County fight state land sale to Hudbay Minerals”November 17, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Environmental groups, Pima County fight state land sale to Hudbay Minerals” KGUN9: “Concern over Copper World Mine dominates water conservation meeting in Green Valley”November 17, 2025Continue Reading KGUN9: “Concern over Copper World Mine dominates water conservation meeting in Green Valley” Green Valley News: “This wasn’t the meeting they showed up for: Water workshop turns tense”November 14, 2025Continue Reading Green Valley News: “This wasn’t the meeting they showed up for: Water workshop turns tense” Coalition Letter to Governor HobbsOctober 29, 2025Continue Reading Coalition Letter to Governor Hobbs Environmental coalition requests Hobbs to cancel land sale sought by Copper WorldOctober 28, 2025Continue Reading Environmental coalition requests Hobbs to cancel land sale sought by Copper World Pima County approves resolution to oppose Copper WorldOctober 29, 2025Continue Reading Pima County approves resolution to oppose Copper World Pima County Supervisors to consider Resolution opposing the Copper World mineOctober 17, 2025Continue Reading Pima County Supervisors to consider Resolution opposing the Copper World mine State Land Department intends to auction 160-acre parcel that could generate a $300 million windfall for HudbayOctober 16, 2025Continue Reading State Land Department intends to auction 160-acre parcel that could generate a $300 million windfall for Hudbay Mission Impossible: Hudbay’s goal to replace more than 70 billion gallons of groundwater needed for Copper WorldOctober 6, 2025Continue Reading Mission Impossible: Hudbay’s goal to replace more than 70 billion gallons of groundwater needed for Copper World State Land Department breaks promise to notify Pima County before advancing Copper World’s request to purchase land for toxic waste dumpsSeptember 12, 2025Continue Reading State Land Department breaks promise to notify Pima County before advancing Copper World’s request to purchase land for toxic waste dumps State advances Copper World’s bid to purchase 160 acres to expand tailings dumpSeptember 11, 2025Continue Reading State advances Copper World’s bid to purchase 160 acres to expand tailings dump SSSR launches new article: What’s Hudbay Hiding?August 18, 2025Continue Reading SSSR launches new article: What’s Hudbay Hiding? Hudbay-Mitsubishi joint venture locks in exporting 30% of Copper World’s planned productionAugust 15, 2025Continue Reading Hudbay-Mitsubishi joint venture locks in exporting 30% of Copper World’s planned production Greenwire: “Scientists spot jaguar as border wall, mining projects advance”August 7, 2025Continue Reading Greenwire: “Scientists spot jaguar as border wall, mining projects advance” Groundswell builds in Green Valley and Sahuarita amid fears of big traffic problemsMay 5, 2025Continue Reading Groundswell builds in Green Valley and Sahuarita amid fears of big traffic problems Adelita Grijalva, Regina Romero, Kevin Dahl, and hundreds gathered in downtown Tucson to oppose Copper WorldMay 3, 2025Continue Reading Adelita Grijalva, Regina Romero, Kevin Dahl, and hundreds gathered in downtown Tucson to oppose Copper World Pima County releases new Memo to the Board of SupervisorsApril 23, 2025Continue Reading Pima County releases new Memo to the Board of Supervisors UofA researchers find heavy metals in Davidson Canyon waterApril 23, 2025Continue Reading UofA researchers find heavy metals in Davidson Canyon water Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents appeal state air permit for mine project near Tucson”February 1, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents appeal state air permit for mine project near Tucson” Copper World Opponents Appeal ADEQ’s Air PermitJanuary 31, 2025Continue Reading Copper World Opponents Appeal ADEQ’s Air Permit Arizona Republic: “Environmental groups, pecan farm challenge pollution permit for copper mine near Tucson”January 31, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Republic: “Environmental groups, pecan farm challenge pollution permit for copper mine near Tucson” Dust kicks up along Santa Rita Rd, Hudbay tasked with creating a dust mitigation planJanuary 27, 2025Continue Reading Dust kicks up along Santa Rita Rd, Hudbay tasked with creating a dust mitigation plan Arizona Daily Star: “Local opinion: We fight for the Santa Ritas to Preserve culture, water and life, Austin Nunez”January 26, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Local opinion: We fight for the Santa Ritas to Preserve culture, water and life, Austin Nunez” Arizona Daily Star: “Planned Copper World mine near Tucson gets final state permit needed”January 3, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Planned Copper World mine near Tucson gets final state permit needed” Tucson Sentinel: “Az grants air quality permit to Copper World mine project, Enviro group calls it ‘dangerous gift'”January 2, 2025Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Az grants air quality permit to Copper World mine project, Enviro group calls it ‘dangerous gift'” SSSR and Farmers Investment Company file lawsuit to overturn linchpin Copper World right-of-way across the Santa Rita Experimental RangeNovember 13, 2024Continue Reading SSSR and Farmers Investment Company file lawsuit to overturn linchpin Copper World right-of-way across the Santa Rita Experimental Range State land board approves legally flawed agenda to cure Open Meetings Law violationOctober 9, 2024Continue Reading State land board approves legally flawed agenda to cure Open Meetings Law violation SSSR and FICO win Open Meetings Lawsuit against state Land Department’s Board of AppealsSeptember 19, 2024Continue Reading SSSR and FICO win Open Meetings Lawsuit against state Land Department’s Board of Appeals Court rules Board of Appeals violated Open Meetings LawSeptember 18, 2024Continue Reading Court rules Board of Appeals violated Open Meetings Law Arizona Daily Star: “Local opinion: Copper World will enrich Hudbay but hurt Pima County”September 6, 2024Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Local opinion: Copper World will enrich Hudbay but hurt Pima County” SSSR Hosting a Townhall Meeting on July 20July 10, 2024Continue Reading SSSR Hosting a Townhall Meeting on July 20 Economics Report Press ReleaseJune 25, 2024Continue Reading Economics Report Press Release Our lawsuit with the State of Arizona went to courtJune 20, 2024Continue Reading Our lawsuit with the State of Arizona went to court Stories from the Guardian of the Santa Ritas: John WakefieldJune 19, 2024Continue Reading Stories from the Guardian of the Santa Ritas: John Wakefield Help us spread the word about Copper World with your communityJune 18, 2024Continue Reading Help us spread the word about Copper World with your community Stories from the Guardian of the Santa Ritas: Elizabeth BaylessMay 30, 2024Continue Reading Stories from the Guardian of the Santa Ritas: Elizabeth Bayless See Rob’s presentation for the latest info on Copper WorldApril 30, 2024Continue Reading See Rob’s presentation for the latest info on Copper World URGENT ACTION | Mining Regulatory Clarity ActApril 26, 2024Continue Reading URGENT ACTION | Mining Regulatory Clarity Act ADEQ Stakeholder Meeting & Call for Comments | Aquifer Water Quality Standards RulemakingApril 25, 2024Continue Reading ADEQ Stakeholder Meeting & Call for Comments | Aquifer Water Quality Standards Rulemaking SSSR sues Arizona State Land DepartmentJanuary 30, 2024Continue Reading SSSR sues Arizona State Land Department San Carlos Apache opinion: Why is Arizona giving away groundwater to mining in a water crisis?July 6, 2023Continue Reading San Carlos Apache opinion: Why is Arizona giving away groundwater to mining in a water crisis? AZ Luminaria: “How Hudbay’s Santa Rita mining will impact Southern Arizona’s waterways”June 26, 2023Continue Reading AZ Luminaria: “How Hudbay’s Santa Rita mining will impact Southern Arizona’s waterways” Arizona Daily Star: “Tohono O’odham leader: Time to fix outdated mining law”January 19, 2021Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Tohono O’odham leader: Time to fix outdated mining law”
Tucson Sentinel: “Pima County warns Mitsubishi & other investors of ‘unresolved risks’ in Copper World mine”May 20, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Pima County warns Mitsubishi & other investors of ‘unresolved risks’ in Copper World mine”
Pima County sends letters to Hudbay, investors and Canadian regulators warning of “unresolved risks” at Copper WorldMay 18, 2026Continue Reading Pima County sends letters to Hudbay, investors and Canadian regulators warning of “unresolved risks” at Copper World
Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents place lien on state land bought by Hudbay Minerals south of Tucson”May 18, 2026Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents place lien on state land bought by Hudbay Minerals south of Tucson”
SSSR runs full page ad in Arizona Capitol Times calling for state to discard its “Copper Collar”May 17, 2026Continue Reading SSSR runs full page ad in Arizona Capitol Times calling for state to discard its “Copper Collar”
Green Valley News: “In My View: Can Sahuarita, Hudbay be trusted? Mining company violating agreement”May 16, 2026Continue Reading Green Valley News: “In My View: Can Sahuarita, Hudbay be trusted? Mining company violating agreement”
SSSR slaps lien on 160 acres sold at April 29 state auction and files second lawsuitMay 15, 2026Continue Reading SSSR slaps lien on 160 acres sold at April 29 state auction and files second lawsuit
Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents sue to try to overturn Arizona land sale to Hudbay Minerals”May 13, 2026Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents sue to try to overturn Arizona land sale to Hudbay Minerals”
KVOA: “Tucson council passes a resolution opposing the Copper World mine in Santa Ritas”May 6, 2026Continue Reading KVOA: “Tucson council passes a resolution opposing the Copper World mine in Santa Ritas”
KGUN9: “Tucson City Council votes 7-0 to oppose Hudbay’s proposed Copper World mine in the Santa Rita Mountains”May 6, 2026Continue Reading KGUN9: “Tucson City Council votes 7-0 to oppose Hudbay’s proposed Copper World mine in the Santa Rita Mountains”
Hudbay issues misleading statements in response to SSSR investigationMay 4, 2026Continue Reading Hudbay issues misleading statements in response to SSSR investigation
KGUN9: “Saving the Santa Rita Mountains: Auction move spurs activists to sue, aiming to void Hudbay purchase”May 1, 2026Continue Reading KGUN9: “Saving the Santa Rita Mountains: Auction move spurs activists to sue, aiming to void Hudbay purchase”
SSSR files lawsuit to rescind Hudbay’s purchase of State Trust Land for Copper WorldMay 1, 2026Continue Reading SSSR files lawsuit to rescind Hudbay’s purchase of State Trust Land for Copper World
KVOA: “Lawsuit challenges Hudbay land sale for Copper World mine dump”May 1, 2026Continue Reading KVOA: “Lawsuit challenges Hudbay land sale for Copper World mine dump”
Tucson Sentinel: “Copper World failed to disclose well drilling; State auctions land for mine tailings”April 30, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Copper World failed to disclose well drilling; State auctions land for mine tailings”
AZPM: “‘Arizona wears a huge copper collar around its neck’: Pima County residents protest state land sale to Copper World”April 30, 2026Continue Reading AZPM: “‘Arizona wears a huge copper collar around its neck’: Pima County residents protest state land sale to Copper World”
KVOA: “Despite strong opposition from neighbors, environmental groups, Copper World project secures land in auction”April 29, 2026Continue Reading KVOA: “Despite strong opposition from neighbors, environmental groups, Copper World project secures land in auction”
KOLD13: “Arizona state land sold to Hudbay for Copper World mine despite pushback”April 29, 2026Continue Reading KOLD13: “Arizona state land sold to Hudbay for Copper World mine despite pushback”
SSSR delivers 1,143-signature petition to stop April 29 land auction to governor in wake of investigation showing Hudbay failed to file state required well reports for Copper WorldApril 28, 2026Continue Reading SSSR delivers 1,143-signature petition to stop April 29 land auction to governor in wake of investigation showing Hudbay failed to file state required well reports for Copper World
KOLD13: “Tucson leaders join opposition to Copper World Mine”April 28, 2026Continue Reading KOLD13: “Tucson leaders join opposition to Copper World Mine”
KGUN9: “Saving the Santa Rita Mountains: Tucson joins Pima County, Grijalva in urging Hobbs to halt land auction”April 23, 2026Continue Reading KGUN9: “Saving the Santa Rita Mountains: Tucson joins Pima County, Grijalva in urging Hobbs to halt land auction”
SSSR investigation reveals Hudbay appears to be violating state law and an agreement with Sahuarita in connection with Copper World groundwater wellsApril 27, 2026Continue Reading SSSR investigation reveals Hudbay appears to be violating state law and an agreement with Sahuarita in connection with Copper World groundwater wells
Tucson joins Pima County in opposing April 29 Copper World State Trust Land auctionApril 23, 2026Continue Reading Tucson joins Pima County in opposing April 29 Copper World State Trust Land auction
Tucson Mayor Romero to ask Hobbs to stop April 29 Copper World land auctionApril 22, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Mayor Romero to ask Hobbs to stop April 29 Copper World land auction
State rejects SSSR’s protest challenging April 29 Copper World land auction setting up legal challengeApril 21, 2026Continue Reading State rejects SSSR’s protest challenging April 29 Copper World land auction setting up legal challenge
Tucson Sentinel: “Enviros: Cancel auction of state land for Copper World mine because of ‘factual errors’ in notices”April 17, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Enviros: Cancel auction of state land for Copper World mine because of ‘factual errors’ in notices”
SSSR calls for state to cancel April 29 Copper World auction after multiple errors discovered in auction noticesApril 17, 2026Continue Reading SSSR calls for state to cancel April 29 Copper World auction after multiple errors discovered in auction notices
Rep. Grijalva calls Gov. Hobbs’ support for Copper World state land auction ‘horrible’April 14, 2026Continue Reading Rep. Grijalva calls Gov. Hobbs’ support for Copper World state land auction ‘horrible’
Arizona Republic: “Southern Arizona officials clash with Hobbs over copper mine”March 23, 2026Continue Reading Arizona Republic: “Southern Arizona officials clash with Hobbs over copper mine”
Pima County backs SSSR’s formal protest challenging April 29 Auction of 160 acresMarch 12, 2026Continue Reading Pima County backs SSSR’s formal protest challenging April 29 Auction of 160 acres
Tucson Sentinel: “Enviros challenge planned 160-acre land sale for Copper World mine near Tucson”March 11, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Enviros challenge planned 160-acre land sale for Copper World mine near Tucson”
Pima County once again asks Hobbs to postpone state land auction for Copper WorldMarch 10, 2026Continue Reading Pima County once again asks Hobbs to postpone state land auction for Copper World
SSSR files protest challenging April 29 auction of 160 acres for Copper WorldMarch 6, 2026Continue Reading SSSR files protest challenging April 29 auction of 160 acres for Copper World
Arizona Daily Star: “Hobbs won’t stop state land sale for Copper World south of Tucson”February 23, 2026Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Hobbs won’t stop state land sale for Copper World south of Tucson”
Tucson Sentinel: “So. Ariz. leaders urge Hobbs to block 160-acre land sale for Copper World mine”February 20, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “So. Ariz. leaders urge Hobbs to block 160-acre land sale for Copper World mine”
Tucson Spotlight: “Copper World mine proposal raises water, traffic fears”February 13, 2026Continue Reading Tucson Spotlight: “Copper World mine proposal raises water, traffic fears”
KVOA: “SSSR calls on Sahuarita to assess Hudbay’s water agreement”January 6, 2026Continue Reading KVOA: “SSSR calls on Sahuarita to assess Hudbay’s water agreement”
KGUN9: “Group Urges Sahuarita to Review Hudbay Groundwater Agreement”January 6, 2026Continue Reading KGUN9: “Group Urges Sahuarita to Review Hudbay Groundwater Agreement”
15 elected leaders ask Hobbs to cancel April 29 auction of 160 acres for Copper WorldFebruary 20, 2026Continue Reading 15 elected leaders ask Hobbs to cancel April 29 auction of 160 acres for Copper World
SSSR op-ed urging Gov. Hobbs to exercise her power to stop Copper World published in Tucson SentinelFebruary 12, 2026Continue Reading SSSR op-ed urging Gov. Hobbs to exercise her power to stop Copper World published in Tucson Sentinel
SSSR reveals Town of Sahuarita agreement with Hudbay that threatens aquiferFebruary 4, 2026Continue Reading SSSR reveals Town of Sahuarita agreement with Hudbay that threatens aquifer
SSSR to host Town Hall on Copper World’s hidden impacts on Sahuarita and Green ValleyJanuary 27, 2026Continue Reading SSSR to host Town Hall on Copper World’s hidden impacts on Sahuarita and Green Valley
SSSR requests Sahuarita to determine whether Hudbay is in violation of 2013 groundwater pumping agreementJanuary 6, 2026Continue Reading SSSR requests Sahuarita to determine whether Hudbay is in violation of 2013 groundwater pumping agreement
Arizona Daily Star: “Proposed Pima County limits on heavy trucks are dead for now”December 28, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Proposed Pima County limits on heavy trucks are dead for now”
County vows to press forward after truck ordinance withdrawnDecember 19, 2025Continue Reading County vows to press forward after truck ordinance withdrawn
Pima County releases report on impact of dust on human healthDecember 19, 2025Continue Reading Pima County releases report on impact of dust on human health
Arizona Daily Star: “Pima County wants to limit heavy trucks on dirt roads”December 6, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Pima County wants to limit heavy trucks on dirt roads”
Arizona Daily Star: “Arizona’s land-sale practices fail to meet planning laws, audit finds”November 30, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Arizona’s land-sale practices fail to meet planning laws, audit finds”
Arizona Daily Star: “Environmental groups, Pima County fight state land sale to Hudbay Minerals”November 17, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Environmental groups, Pima County fight state land sale to Hudbay Minerals”
KGUN9: “Concern over Copper World Mine dominates water conservation meeting in Green Valley”November 17, 2025Continue Reading KGUN9: “Concern over Copper World Mine dominates water conservation meeting in Green Valley”
Green Valley News: “This wasn’t the meeting they showed up for: Water workshop turns tense”November 14, 2025Continue Reading Green Valley News: “This wasn’t the meeting they showed up for: Water workshop turns tense”
Coalition Letter to Governor HobbsOctober 29, 2025Continue Reading Coalition Letter to Governor Hobbs
Environmental coalition requests Hobbs to cancel land sale sought by Copper WorldOctober 28, 2025Continue Reading Environmental coalition requests Hobbs to cancel land sale sought by Copper World
Pima County approves resolution to oppose Copper WorldOctober 29, 2025Continue Reading Pima County approves resolution to oppose Copper World
Pima County Supervisors to consider Resolution opposing the Copper World mineOctober 17, 2025Continue Reading Pima County Supervisors to consider Resolution opposing the Copper World mine
State Land Department intends to auction 160-acre parcel that could generate a $300 million windfall for HudbayOctober 16, 2025Continue Reading State Land Department intends to auction 160-acre parcel that could generate a $300 million windfall for Hudbay
Mission Impossible: Hudbay’s goal to replace more than 70 billion gallons of groundwater needed for Copper WorldOctober 6, 2025Continue Reading Mission Impossible: Hudbay’s goal to replace more than 70 billion gallons of groundwater needed for Copper World
State Land Department breaks promise to notify Pima County before advancing Copper World’s request to purchase land for toxic waste dumpsSeptember 12, 2025Continue Reading State Land Department breaks promise to notify Pima County before advancing Copper World’s request to purchase land for toxic waste dumps
State advances Copper World’s bid to purchase 160 acres to expand tailings dumpSeptember 11, 2025Continue Reading State advances Copper World’s bid to purchase 160 acres to expand tailings dump
SSSR launches new article: What’s Hudbay Hiding?August 18, 2025Continue Reading SSSR launches new article: What’s Hudbay Hiding?
Hudbay-Mitsubishi joint venture locks in exporting 30% of Copper World’s planned productionAugust 15, 2025Continue Reading Hudbay-Mitsubishi joint venture locks in exporting 30% of Copper World’s planned production
Greenwire: “Scientists spot jaguar as border wall, mining projects advance”August 7, 2025Continue Reading Greenwire: “Scientists spot jaguar as border wall, mining projects advance”
Groundswell builds in Green Valley and Sahuarita amid fears of big traffic problemsMay 5, 2025Continue Reading Groundswell builds in Green Valley and Sahuarita amid fears of big traffic problems
Adelita Grijalva, Regina Romero, Kevin Dahl, and hundreds gathered in downtown Tucson to oppose Copper WorldMay 3, 2025Continue Reading Adelita Grijalva, Regina Romero, Kevin Dahl, and hundreds gathered in downtown Tucson to oppose Copper World
Pima County releases new Memo to the Board of SupervisorsApril 23, 2025Continue Reading Pima County releases new Memo to the Board of Supervisors
UofA researchers find heavy metals in Davidson Canyon waterApril 23, 2025Continue Reading UofA researchers find heavy metals in Davidson Canyon water
Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents appeal state air permit for mine project near Tucson”February 1, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Opponents appeal state air permit for mine project near Tucson”
Copper World Opponents Appeal ADEQ’s Air PermitJanuary 31, 2025Continue Reading Copper World Opponents Appeal ADEQ’s Air Permit
Arizona Republic: “Environmental groups, pecan farm challenge pollution permit for copper mine near Tucson”January 31, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Republic: “Environmental groups, pecan farm challenge pollution permit for copper mine near Tucson”
Dust kicks up along Santa Rita Rd, Hudbay tasked with creating a dust mitigation planJanuary 27, 2025Continue Reading Dust kicks up along Santa Rita Rd, Hudbay tasked with creating a dust mitigation plan
Arizona Daily Star: “Local opinion: We fight for the Santa Ritas to Preserve culture, water and life, Austin Nunez”January 26, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Local opinion: We fight for the Santa Ritas to Preserve culture, water and life, Austin Nunez”
Arizona Daily Star: “Planned Copper World mine near Tucson gets final state permit needed”January 3, 2025Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Planned Copper World mine near Tucson gets final state permit needed”
Tucson Sentinel: “Az grants air quality permit to Copper World mine project, Enviro group calls it ‘dangerous gift'”January 2, 2025Continue Reading Tucson Sentinel: “Az grants air quality permit to Copper World mine project, Enviro group calls it ‘dangerous gift'”
SSSR and Farmers Investment Company file lawsuit to overturn linchpin Copper World right-of-way across the Santa Rita Experimental RangeNovember 13, 2024Continue Reading SSSR and Farmers Investment Company file lawsuit to overturn linchpin Copper World right-of-way across the Santa Rita Experimental Range
State land board approves legally flawed agenda to cure Open Meetings Law violationOctober 9, 2024Continue Reading State land board approves legally flawed agenda to cure Open Meetings Law violation
SSSR and FICO win Open Meetings Lawsuit against state Land Department’s Board of AppealsSeptember 19, 2024Continue Reading SSSR and FICO win Open Meetings Lawsuit against state Land Department’s Board of Appeals
Court rules Board of Appeals violated Open Meetings LawSeptember 18, 2024Continue Reading Court rules Board of Appeals violated Open Meetings Law
Arizona Daily Star: “Local opinion: Copper World will enrich Hudbay but hurt Pima County”September 6, 2024Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Local opinion: Copper World will enrich Hudbay but hurt Pima County”
SSSR Hosting a Townhall Meeting on July 20July 10, 2024Continue Reading SSSR Hosting a Townhall Meeting on July 20
Our lawsuit with the State of Arizona went to courtJune 20, 2024Continue Reading Our lawsuit with the State of Arizona went to court
Stories from the Guardian of the Santa Ritas: John WakefieldJune 19, 2024Continue Reading Stories from the Guardian of the Santa Ritas: John Wakefield
Help us spread the word about Copper World with your communityJune 18, 2024Continue Reading Help us spread the word about Copper World with your community
Stories from the Guardian of the Santa Ritas: Elizabeth BaylessMay 30, 2024Continue Reading Stories from the Guardian of the Santa Ritas: Elizabeth Bayless
See Rob’s presentation for the latest info on Copper WorldApril 30, 2024Continue Reading See Rob’s presentation for the latest info on Copper World
URGENT ACTION | Mining Regulatory Clarity ActApril 26, 2024Continue Reading URGENT ACTION | Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
ADEQ Stakeholder Meeting & Call for Comments | Aquifer Water Quality Standards RulemakingApril 25, 2024Continue Reading ADEQ Stakeholder Meeting & Call for Comments | Aquifer Water Quality Standards Rulemaking
SSSR sues Arizona State Land DepartmentJanuary 30, 2024Continue Reading SSSR sues Arizona State Land Department
San Carlos Apache opinion: Why is Arizona giving away groundwater to mining in a water crisis?July 6, 2023Continue Reading San Carlos Apache opinion: Why is Arizona giving away groundwater to mining in a water crisis?
AZ Luminaria: “How Hudbay’s Santa Rita mining will impact Southern Arizona’s waterways”June 26, 2023Continue Reading AZ Luminaria: “How Hudbay’s Santa Rita mining will impact Southern Arizona’s waterways”
Arizona Daily Star: “Tohono O’odham leader: Time to fix outdated mining law”January 19, 2021Continue Reading Arizona Daily Star: “Tohono O’odham leader: Time to fix outdated mining law”
