Sonoita Crossroads Community Forum

Rosemont Mine: Update

Augusta Resource Corporation has purchased private lands at Rosemont Ranch (2400 acres) which include a copper ore body
Augusta is carrying out geological studies to establish economic viability of the mine for Cu, Mb, Ag
Augusta plans to complete an initial Operations Plan by July
Based on conversation with Jamie Sturgess (VP Augusta):
- Additional US Forest Service Land needed for staging; processing
A complete EIS will be required
- Water needed: source not identified
- They plan to post a bond for 'restoration' (undefined)

Prepared draft resolution opposing the mine
- Individual supervisors in Santa Cruz and Pima County have agreed to introduce the resolution at an appropriate time
Efforts underway to meet with key individuals at the County, State and Federal level
- SSSR representatives met with Rep. Kolbe's staff
  - They will facilitate a meeting with the USFS
- Meetings planned
  - Governor's staff
  - Additional County Supervisors
  - USFS
Website constructed and initial postings made
- http://www.scenicsantaritas.org/
SSSR Board met in early May:
- Broaden membership of the Board to include key environmental groups
- Form an 'advisory committee' of influential individuals drawn from the scientific, environmental, political and legal arena
- Initiate public outreach effort
Contact 1000 individuals involved with stopping the ASARCO land exchange
Meet with key environmental groups
What concerned individuals can do
- Watch the website for updates
- Contact USFS and ask for updates