The permitting process for Hudbay's Copper World mine development project in Arizona has been completed.

On Friday, April 11, Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals reached an agreement with seven industry unions, which will support its construction of the Copper World copper mine in Arizona. The mine is designed with an annual copper capacity of 85,000 mt and an expected mining lifespan of 20 years, and has now been fully approved for construction.

Hudbay Minerals also stated that investors from Japan and the UAE are currently interested in purchasing partial shares of the mine.

Earlier this year, the mine received an air quality permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), following prior approvals for aquifer protection and land reclamation, marking the completion of the project's permitting process.

The company stated that the final feasibility study for the project is expected to be completed in H1 2026.

Hudbay said that once the Copper World mine is operational, the company's annual copper production is expected to increase by more than half compared to current levels. The company currently operates copper mines in Canada and Peru. (Comprehensive report by Wen Hua)

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