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Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Food, and Friends

International visitors flock to Tucson for the annual shiny shows.

Trump’s order to end minting of pennies will save taxpayers millions without much impact on Arizona copper mines

The cost of producing a penny has far exceeded the value of each coin for the past 19 years.

ADEQ approves South32 Hermosa Project expansion for tailings storage

South32 secures amendment to Aquifer Protection Permit.

Interior Secretary’s new order sparks concerns over national monument protections

Environmental advocates warn the policy shift could threaten protected public lands in Arizona.

Arizona court upholds Hermosa Mine’s water discharge standards

Arizona Court of Appeals affirms South32’s permit complies with Arizona’s water quality laws.

Environmental groups challenge air quality permit for Copper World mine

Appeal argues Arizona regulators failed to enforce stricter pollution controls.

Lawsuit challenges EPA over Hermosa Mine air quality permit in southern Arizona

The Center for Biological Diversity and Patagonia Area Resource Alliance seek to block air permit for critical mineral mine.

Arizona’s Sonoran Chub at risk as border wall blocks critical streamflow

Threatened fish species faces threats from border infrastructure.

Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation

An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival.

For thrills and suspense, Arizona Theatre Company invites you to "Dial M for Murder".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Bisbee Bikeways want to make transportation safer and healthier; and learn the secrets of the Vegan Night Market.

Final Vows: A documentary on aging, caring and faith

Also on Arizona Spotlight, The Rogue Theatre celebrates its 20th anniversary season and "Stories That Soar!" presents a boy's remembrance of his father.

Lithium drilling project temporarily blocked on sacred tribal lands in Arizona

The case is among the latest legal fights to pit Native American tribes and environmentalists against President Joe Biden’s administration.

The Buzz: Revisiting an historic Arizona labor dispute

A look back 107 years to the deportation of pro-union miners from Arizona mines.

Activists submit 17,000 signatures urging closure of uranium mine near Grand Canyon

Groups like the Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity along with Tribal members say the mine risks drinking water.

Department of Defense awards $20 million to South32 for accelerated manganese production

Funding aims to boost domestic supply and expedite ore delivery by up to two years at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia.

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