Florence Rezones Rankin Mine, Grants Use Permit

Florence Rezones Rankin Mine, Grants Use Permit

Justin Mathews Nov 19, 2025
Florence Town Council unanimously approved rezoning and a conditional use permit for the Tanner Rankin Mine expansion on November 18, 2025.
Cactus Mine Casa Grande Targets 2029 Production Start

Cactus Mine Casa Grande Targets 2029 Production Start

Justin Mathews Nov 5, 2025
Arizona Sonoran presents Cactus Mine Casa Grande update to city council. Project aims for 600+ jobs, $2.3B economic impact, and 2029 production start.
New Florence Copper Facility Opens, Production Starts Soon

New Florence Copper Facility Opens, Production Starts Soon

Justin Mathews Oct 15, 2025
Florence Copper begins operations in Arizona. First copper production expected in about three months.
Tanner Rankin Mine Expansion Under Review by Florence Planning Commission

Tanner Rankin Mine Expansion Under Review by Florence Planning Commission

Justin Mathews Sep 19, 2025
The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposal to expand the Tanner Rankin Mine from 60 to 250 acres, focusing on traffic, floodplain, and reclamation concerns. The expansion could provide local aggregate resources for construction while raising questions about environmental and community impacts.
Trump Aligns with Bitcoin Act Amid Mounting Debt Crisis

Trump Aligns with Bitcoin Act Amid Mounting Debt Crisis

Justin Mathews Nov 12, 2024

As cryptocurrency markets skyrocket in reaction to the election results, Pinal County stakeholders are examining how new…

Former Mine Site Rezoned for Proposed 145MW Solar Project in San Manuel

Former Mine Site Rezoned for Proposed 145MW Solar Project in San Manuel

Justin Mathews Nov 3, 2024
Explore the exciting proposal for the San Manuel Solar Farm in Arizona, which aims to transform the region with a 145-megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant and battery storage.
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