The Southern Arizona Business Coalition (SABC) is committed to supporting new business expansion with a focus on mining and related technology for the financial stability of the region, and the Hermosa Project at South 32 will benefit the economy and the surrounding region. We recognize the potential for significant benefits. community. Please take a look at the miracle video from the mine. bit.ly/44G6Tv6.

The future of Southern Arizona’s economy depends on sustainable businesses that promote the responsible development of natural and human resources. The positive impact far outweighs the perceived negative impact. Modern technology allows mining companies to facilitate the processing of important minerals while preserving valuable natural resources.

The United States remains heavily dependent on imports and foreign supply chains for the minerals found in Hermosa. China currently dominates the world’s zinc and lead production, and the United States has no manganese production. As countries around the world transition to cleaner energy sources, South32’s plan to produce zinc, lead, silver and manganese in Hermosa is an economic transformation for the United States, especially for families and businesses in Santa Cruz County. It brings.

The Hermosa Project in the Patagonian Mountains www.south32.net It is home to world-class zinc and manganese deposits, offering significant opportunities for high-paying jobs and economic prosperity to local, state and national economies. The United States designates zinc and manganese as important minerals. This is because zinc and manganese are essential in the production of solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries, all of which are essential for mitigating the impacts of climate change.

The Hermosa project was recently announced as the first mining project to qualify for FAST-41. FAST-41 is a federal program that creates a more transparent, predictable, and comprehensive federal permitting process for critical infrastructure projects. Hermosa’s Planned Timeline maps out the stages of development and reaffirms the project’s importance and potential impact.

With South32’s $1.7 billion investment push, the project will be safely developed, making it the county’s largest capital investment to date. In addition, 1,000 jobs will generate a labor income equivalent to his 2.5 times the median household income in Santa Cruz County. This creates multigenerational opportunities for employees, suppliers, vendors and local businesses. For regions where poverty and unemployment rates are currently higher than average, the positive impact of this investment cannot be underestimated. And this does not take into account South 32’s support of local and regional charities.

Creating meaningful, long-term jobs is key to Southern Arizona’s success, and South32 is committed to operating Hermosa in a manner that benefits the community, minimizes environmental impact, and grows the local economy. I am committed to