US Forest Service issues notice on contested land transfer for a major copper mine in Arizona

Trump to approve land swap for Rio Tinto copper mine opposed by Native Americans

The Trump administration said on Thursday it would approve a land swap needed for Rio Tinto and BHP to build one of the world's largest copper mines, despite concerns from Native Americans that it would destroy a site of religious value.

Notice from Forest Service signals advancement for controversial Oak Flat copper mine proposal

A decades-long effort to open a portion of the Tonto National Forest to copper mining took a significant step forward on Thursday.

Feds to move ahead on Oak Flat copper mine swap in Arizona, despite pending Supreme Court case

The Trump administration plans to move ahead with a land swap that would enable work to start on a huge copper mine at Oak Flat in Arizona.

US Forest Service issues notice on contested land transfer for a major copper mine in Arizona

The U.S. Forest Service is providing notice that it plans to reissue a final environmental review and draft decision on a contested transfer of land in Arizona that would clear the way for a massive copper mining project.

USFS Issues 60-Day Notice of Final Environmental Impact Statement Republication for Resolution Copper Project

/PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Forest Service issued a legally required 60-day notice of the agency's intent to republish a Final Environmental...

Consultants lay out proposals for Okhissa Lake

Consultants lay out proposals for Okhissa Lake MattWilliamson Fri, 04/18/2025 - 05:04 PM Consultants for the U.S. Forest Service presented proposals Wednesday for a host of amenities at Okhissa Lake — in addition to the Hyatt hotel complex already in the works. The latter will go on land that the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance acquired from the Forest Service near the lake’s north ramp on the west side of the dam.Read more about Consultants…