Gila Herald Staff Reports
TUCSON — A major boost to Arizona’s mining industry was announced last week, featuring a $1 billion investment in a Pinal County copper project and $180 million in federal grants to strengthen mining education programs, including those at the University of Arizona.
The announcement highlights a $1 billion investment in the Ivanhoe Santa Cruz Copper Project near Casa Grande, as well as significant federal funding to expand training programs for the next generation of engineers and miners…