Arizona Sonoran Copper Aims To Restart Cactus Mine May 2026

Community polling indicates 87% favorability for the mine's restart in Pinal County. Major industry players such as Hudbay Minerals , Royal Gold , and Rio Tinto's Nuton have already made strategic investments.

The project benefits from its status as a former producing mine, with existing onsite water access, nearby highways, and rail lines. Arizona Sonoran Copper aims to restart Cactus mine

According to the October 2025 Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), the Cactus Project is envisioned as a long-life, low-cost operation with the following key highlights: Community polling indicates 87% favorability for the mine's

Target for the first sustainable cathode production . Strategic Advantages with existing onsite water access