The University of Arizona’s San Xavier research mine in Sahuarita has been the site of a lot of activity. Both the mining industry and federal government see it as an asset for studying new technologies amid a surge in demand for U.S. critical mineral production.
In February, the federal government and Arizona Legislature dedicated close to $4 million to test a mineral waste recovery and processing facility at San Xavier.
On Sept. 9, the Department of Energy announced a $20 million grant to help expand and modernize the mine for student research and industry collaboration…