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South32 says Hermosa construction is beyond mid‑point; company highlights water treatment, monitoring and local hire plans
Summary
South32 representatives updated supervisors on construction progress at the Hermosa site, permitting milestones (final EIS issued, 45‑day objection period), water‑treatment upgrades for naturally occurring antimony and workforce and local‑procurement commitments tied to training programs in Santa Cruz County.
Pat Reisner, South32’s representative, told the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors during an April 1 study session that construction for the Hermosa project has advanced past the halfway mark and that the company is making concurrent investments in environmental controls and local hiring.
Reisner said the two large site shafts were at different stages — "50% complete on one, about 65% complete on the other" — and that "total construction progress is now beyond 50%." He described the process plant, tailings filtration and modular construction methods designed to reduce the surface footprint and dust exposure.
On permitting, Reisner noted the Forest Service had issued the final environmental impact statement and a draft record of decision; he said a 45‑day objection period runs until about…
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