In Arizona, the South32 Hermosa Workforce Development Committee is officially launched.
South32 Backs Hermosa Project in Nogales, Arizona South32 has decided to support the Hermosa project, based at a remote operation center in Nogales, Arizona. Currently, the Hermosa Project stands out as the only advanced mining project in the U.S. with the capacity to produce two key federally designated minerals: zinc and manganese. In February, it […]
Residents Stand Against South 322 Hermosa Mine Due to Water and Environmental Issues
Concerns Raised at Santa Cruz County Board Meeting The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors convened on July 23, 2025, where community members voiced significant worries regarding the South 322 Hermosa Mining Project. Residents from the Patagonia Ranch Estate Area are particularly apprehensive about how the mine might affect local water sources and property values. […]
Santa Cruz County greenlights consultant for Hermosa Mine Project, sparks debate on environmental priorities
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a professional services agreement with consultant Stephanie Smith to manage the FAST-41 federal permitting process for the South32 Hermosa Mine Project. Mr. Smith is a former real estate developer and project manager, and holds a Master of Science in Urban Planning with an Environmental Specialization from […]
Hermosa Mine in Southern Az revalued at $1.3B less, down 50%, parent firm announces
Shares of Australian mining company South 32 fell Monday after the company said the value of its proposed Hermosa mine in southern Arizona was less than half what it was previously thought. The estimated value of a proposed mine in the Patagonian Mountains south of Tucson is now down by $1.3 billion.Non-cash impairmentA company representative […]
Rio Rico landowner wants rezoning for Hermosa Mine processing plant
A planned new mining facility in the Patagonian Mountains has sparked outrage, appeals and lawsuits from local residents. That frustration has now spilled over into neighboring Rio Rico, where some suspect the recent rezoning plan will lay the groundwork for mining company South 32 to build a processing plant. Landowner Andrew Jackson and Santa Cruz […]
US government adds Hermosa zinc mine to FAST Act
Hermosa zinc mine. Photo by South32 Australian mining company South32 has announced that its Hermosa zinc mine in Arizona has become the first mining project covered by the US’ Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The FAST Act is a government project aimed at promoting investment in energy and transportation projects. The Act is overseen […]