Impacts of Mining—with Southern Arizona activism
as a model
This is mining—so we better choose carefully where we put hardrock mines!
Pits and Piles
Waste Piles
Sulfuric Acid Leaching Pads
Sierrita and Esperanza Pit
Save the Rosemont Oaks Campaign!
33,000 mature trees, including hundreds of century old oaks,
will be destroyed by the Augusta mining project.
This includes 8,200 in the pit that is on patented mining claims in the Coronado National Forest, the remaining will be buried under tailings and waste piles on unpatented mining claims in the public lands. The leach facilities will be on the private property of the Rosemont Ranch.
Join us to celebrate and honor the trees: Next event Nov. 5-6
See details and directions: www.RosemontOaks.org
There are plenty of unfilled mining jobs in Arizona!
Statshow union jobs pay less, with less benfits!
Check out this reality--51 mines in Arizona on EPA's list
More details on mining law reform!!
Watch YouTube on urgency of mining law reform!!
More details on Arizona water problems!
Tools for Mining Activists Step One: Understand the issues Understanding the Issues Radioactive Materials Understanding the Process Public land Need for mining reform Thorough explanation of process of extracting metals from sulfide (copper) ore Comparison of Predicted and Actual Water Quality at Hardrock Mines Environmental Impact of Sulfuric Acid Leaching Samples of Fact-Oriented Reports CorpWatch report on Report to SEC on Phelps Dodge—Freeport McMoran merger Freeport's report on Controlled River Management of Tailings in Indonesia Report on proposed Superior Mine Newspaper Articles
One key to success is working with the mining company in a respectful manner. After all, you want them to do something for you. So learn about the company—and tell the truth, even when it is negative—and when it is positive. PHELPS DODGE HISTORY Also see: SEC Report regarding Freeport-McMoran _______ . _______ If you have any questions or need any clarifications on grass-roots mining activism,
don't hesitate to contact us: Disclaimer: The material in this site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The information on this site does not constitute health, legal or technical advice.
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Record of Activism Freeport plans Sierrita mine cleanup by Tony Davis at AZ StarSierrita Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) is finalized after a tough three years of hard work!! PD signs Consent Order with The Consent Order issued by ADEQ to Freeport McMoRan Sierrita, cites A.R.S. 49-201(29), under which sulfate can be defined as a “pollutant” even though it is non-hazardous. The Consent Order goes on to cite A.R.S 49-286 – “Mitigation of non-hazardous releases”. The citation says, ”If the director (of ADEQ) determines that a drinking water source is being or is about to be rendered unusable without treatment as a drinking water source by a non-hazardous substance that was disposed before the effective date of this chapter…the director may order (the responsible party) to perform one of more of the following mitigation measures: 1. providing an alternative water supply, 2. mixing or blending if economically practicable, 3. economically and technically practicable treatment before ingesting the water, 4. such other mutually agreeable mitigation measures as are necessary to achieve the purposes of this section.”
Records of Specific Impacts What are the issues Community Water Quality Records Data from Community Water Wells Data from Green Valley and Las Quintas Serenas Water Companies Mill area monitor wells Composition of Tailings Ponds: Challenges of dealing with Phelps Dodge Phelps Dodge plans Another Point of View— Who is Phelps Dodge? PD 2005 Work Plan to mitigate sulfates Library of Documentation of completion of Mitigation Work Order by Phelps Dodge/Freeport-McMoran |
Current Mining Proposals in Arizona 1) Augusta Resource — Rosemont project Keep informed of proposed Rosemont mine that will use our national forest for waste dumps, tailing impoundments and sulfuric acid leaching pads—where will the dust-producing crushers be located? For comprehensive information with videos: Hilton Ranch Community: Neighbors of Rosemont's proposed mine Coronado Website page for Rosemont mine Scoping Comments Currently Available to the Public Breaking News!! Rep. Giffords comments at FS hearing on Rosemont Mine at Elgin The Coronado National Forest was created for urban recreation— After the turn of the century [1900], attention turned to southeastern Arizona's Sky Islands for yet another resource, recreation. As early as the mid-1800's, areas such as Hospital Flat in the Pinaleño Mountains and the town of Oracle in the foothills of the Santa Catalinas were being used as refuges from the heat and malaria of lowland forts. At about the same time that 15 upland areas were designated U. S. Forest Reserves (between 1902 and 1907), residents of burgeoning desert communities began trekking to the mountains to escape the summer heat. Areas such as White House (Madera) Canyon in the Santa Ritas, Columbine in the Pinaleños, and Summerhaven in the Santa Catalinas were among the most popular of these forest retreats. Impoundments by a mining engineer Citizens Guide to the NEPA process Who is Augusta Resource? Coronado Forest outlines terms of agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with Rosemont Local Newspaper Reports Tucson Star Rosemont: Jobs or Nature Stunt pulled by mining company shameless Tucson Weekly BACKROADS BOONDOGGLE: Would the proposed Rosemont Mine actually be an economic loser Nogales International Question: Is Rosemont a 'prudent' investment? Comments on Rosemont Mine Problems: Destruction of Coronado National Forest including habitat, recreation & water Map of Footprint in Santa Ritas Final Plan of Operations? 2007 Rosemont Plan of Operations 2006 ROSEMONT PLAN Rosemont claims surface water meant for plants and wildlife in a national forest region!! Rosemont outlines how they can take all the groundwater they want in an arid region Map of water source Lists of wells Rosemont has claimed Water Impact Report Augusta Recharges CAP water in Avra Valley Report on use of low-quality CAP water in various scenarios Report on CAP history and quality issues General Information Map of Rosemont Site Reports A big THANKS to Ray Carroll and Pima County Board of Supervisors for passing a strong resolution against mining in the Santa Ritas Portland Cement —
Information for protection of Fagan-Empire Valley from mining operations Map Reports to Pima County Board of Supervisors, Dec. 16, 2008 Superior — Sign a petition to support the Tribal Coalition objecting to a Land Exchange The East Valley Tribune documents the reality of the Resolution Copper project "Reluctant Boomtown" Problems: Destruction of Tonto National Forest, Apache sacred site, rock climbing area & water depletion* Report by David Chambers of Center for Science in public participation on Block Cave Mining Patagonia — *Note: These areas already have water depletion challenges. |
