Copper mine opening south of Tucson

Started by JJM, 02/06/2013 03:03PM
Posted 02/06/2013 03:03PM Opening Post
I wonder what this is going to do to the dark sky sites downwind:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/augustas-rosemont-copper-project-receives-air-quality-permit-189222961.html

An open-pit mine and smelter operation with dust, smoke, and LP out the wazoo. All those pristine skies in the Bootheel area to the east will be affected. :S

Jim McSheehy