By Carol Broeder and Linda Gross A Buckeye man with business ties to Globe is out on bail after his December 2019 arrest in Maricopa County. Michael Alexander Candelario, who bills himself as a real estate investor and the man behind Globe House Buyers, LLC, was featured in our article …
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Focus on Safety: Pinto Valley Mine Rescue Team
In 2019, Pinto Valley Mine achieved its best safety record since Capstone took over in 2012. “Mining is very risky, but I would argue, it’s not dangerous,” says Safety Superintendent Tyler Vincent, “because we’re always thinking about the risks — what can happen, what can go wrong?” A lot can …
Read More »Medical Center Moving Toward the Future
As we each think about our New Year’s resolutions and goals for the future, so is the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center. CVRMC’s goals involve an investment of millions of dollars in medical equipment, moving the hospital into the future, with an eye toward improving diagnostic and medical treatment for …
Read More »1872 Mining Law to be the topic at Community Working Group, January 22nd.
SUPERIOR- The Superior Community Working Group (CWG), a volunteer group established to explore issues related to the Resolution Copper Project, will host retired attorney Roger Ferland, at their January meeting on the 22nd. The meeting is held at the Superior Chamber of Commerce from 6pm – 8pm. The CWG includes …
Read More »Women in Mining: Megan Fast
“The possibilities are never-ending!” Meagan Fast, 34, explores new lands and looks for opportunities as a Land Access Specialist for BHP, the biggest mining company in the world. A self-described small-time farm girl, she reports to the Head of Exploration – North America, responsible for stakeholder management and community relations. …
Read More »Tonto National Forest presents Draft Environmental Impact for Pinto Valley Mine project
PHOENIX_Dec 13_The USDA Forest Service released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Pinto Valley Mine project for public review and comment. The mining plan of operations submitted by Pinto Valley Mining Corp. proposes to expand existing open-pit copper and molybdenum mining operations from private lands onto National Forest System lands. …
Read More »Tonto Draft Land Management Plan released for public comment
PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2019 — The Tonto National Forest released a draft land management plan (draft forest plan) and draft environmental impact statement today for public review and comment. The draft forest plan reflects changes in social, economic and ecological conditions since the current plan was approved in 1985. It outlines the …
Read More »Women in Mining: Cyndi Elkins
“You feel empowered, like you can conquer the world.”Cyndi Elkins, an industrial mechanic at the Pinto Valley mine site, maintains the big machines that power the operation –– from crushers, conveyors, feeders, shakers, ballmills, flotation banks, and filter press. “Most equipment is huge in scale ,” she says, “and you’re …
Read More »New winery opens in Globe
Some would say it was a matter of the tail wagging the dog when the owners of Waggin’ Vineyard and Estate began planting grapes in the middle of Globe. “We went into something we knew nothing about,” admits Timothy Trent, who co-owns the venture with his wife, Daisy Flores. The …
Read More »Women in Mining: Colleen Roche
“We have to be a world-class organization.” Colleen Roche has a big job in a medium-sized company. To stay competitive, her team has to be efficient. As Operations Support Manager for Capstone Mining in Pinto Valley, her mandate is to keep operations focused on producing copper. “Everything that is not …
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