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.

Target for the first sustainable cathode production . Strategic Advantages Arizona Sonoran Copper aims to restart Cactus mine

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 Located on privately held land, the project bypasses

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 project aims to transform this brownfield site

According to the October 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), the Cactus Project is envisioned as a long-life, low-cost operation with the following key highlights: