Category Archives: Mining Law

Canadian company planning Copper World/Rosemont mine complex is seeking buyer or merger partners

According to press reports, the Canadian miner seeking permits to build the proposed Copper World/Rosemont mine complex in the northern half of the Santa Rita Mountains southeast of Tucson has put itself up for sale. In a July 7 interview … Continue reading

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Former Rosemont lobbyist set to become acting Interior Secretary

U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s pending resignation opens the door for former Rosemont Copper Company lobbyist David Bernhardt to become acting Interior secretary at a pivotal time in the permitting process for Rosemont’s proposed massive open-pit copper mine. … Continue reading

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As expected, the Coronado National Forest issues draft Record of Decision for Augusta Resource’s proposed Rosemont mine

As expected, the Coronado National Forest has issued a draft Record of Decision approving Augusta Resource Corporation’s controversial Rosemont copper project. Vancouver, B.C.-based Augusta announced the Forest Service’s action late Thursday in a press release. While the decision is an … Continue reading

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Earthworks Press Release: Rosemont Copper and A Tale of Two Mines

Earthworks: Rosemont Copper and A Tale of Two Mines (via PR Newswire) TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The same Canadian mining speculators who are now seeking government permits to build the Rosemont copper mine in the Santa Rita Mountains … Continue reading

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Feds could collect $2 billion in royalties from Rosemont if copper mines paid same royalty as oil and gas producers

If royalties similar to the 12.5 percent charged for oil and gas leases on federal lands were applied to the proposed Rosemont copper mine, the U.S. Treasury could collect nearly $2 billion over the next 22 years. This amount dwarfs … Continue reading

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