Arizona Sonoran Copper Aims To Restart Cactus Mine [ 95% INSTANT ]

Community polling indicates 87% favorability for the mine's restart in Pinal County. Major industry players such as Hudbay Minerals , Royal Gold , and Rio Tinto's Nuton have already made strategic investments.

The company is currently executing its , focusing on operational readiness with a budget of approximately US$75 million. Arizona Sonoran Copper aims to restart Cactus mine

Located on privately held land, the project bypasses federal nexus, allowing for a more streamlined, state-led permitting process. Community polling indicates 87% favorability for the mine's

The project benefits from its status as a former producing mine, with existing onsite water access, nearby highways, and rail lines. Located on privately held land, the project bypasses

Anticipated completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and receipt of major permit amendments (including Aquifer Protection and Industrial Air permits). Q4 2026: Target for a Final Investment Decision (FID) . 2027: Expected initiation of mine construction.

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company (ASCU) is actively working to restart the (the former ASARCO Sacaton Mine), located just outside of Casa Grande, Arizona . The project aims to transform this brownfield site into one of the largest copper cathode producers in the United States. Project Overview and Economics