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South32 advances critical mineral project in Arizona, plans remote center in Nogales

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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South32 is halfway through the construction of its Hermosa mining project in the Patagonia Mountains near Tucson, which is designed to produce five federally designated critical minerals. The company is also building a remote operating center in Nogales. The project currently employs over 200 permanent workers and has hired about 900 temporary construction workers during its current phase.

From kold.com

Why it matters

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The project addresses national concerns regarding high foreign reliance and minimal domestic supply of these critical minerals. At full production, the project is expected to create eight to nine hundred jobs and could double the average household income in the county.

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Who's involved

  • TucsonLocation of the Hermosa mining project in the Patagonia Mountains
  • NogalesLocation where South32 is building a remote operating center
  • ArizonaState where the mining and operating projects are located

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • NogalesSpeculative

    Nogales might experience increased local employment due to the construction of the remote operating center.

  • Pima CountySpeculative

    Pima County might see increased county revenue and job growth from the project.

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