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Pima supervisors direct staff to send opposition resolutions to Hudbay board; vote splits 3–1–1
Summary
After public comment from a Hudbay representative, the board voted 3–1–1 to instruct staff to distribute previously passed resolutions opposing the Copper World project to additional regulators and Hudbay leadership, prompting a sharp exchange among supervisors over outreach and development priorities.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted on Jan. 20 to direct county staff to send previously passed resolutions opposing Hudbay’s proposed Copper World mine to additional external parties, including the company's board and other relevant regulators. The motion passed on a 3–1–1 vote after an extended discussion between supervisors.
Supervisor Hines, who moved the directive, said he was motivated by reports that Hudbay was portraying regional sentiment as favorable toward the project and wanted to ensure the company's leadership and outside regulators saw the board's formal…
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