Promising ‘low-carbon future,’ mining company to pump $2 billion into Arizona zinc mine

Mining company South32 has decided to invest $2.16 billion in its Hermosa prospect in the Patagonia Mountains, pouring what it calls the largest private investment in southern Arizona’s history to produce zinc ore by 2027, executives announced on Wednesday.The mine is in the once-abandoned mining district of Harshaw, where previous companies left behind significant deposits…

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Arizona Department of Education partners with nonprofit founded by Dr. Oz

The Arizona Department of Education is partnering with a nonprofit co-founded by daytime TV celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz to offer optional health education programming to schools. Arizona is HealthCorps’ only state partner. Oz visited Kenilworth Elementary School in central Phoenix on Monday to announce the partnership alongside retired National Football League players and education officials.“Young people…

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Arizona proposal would let public know more about doctor misconduct. One lawmaker is blocking it

One state lawmaker is stalling a reform that would let Arizonans see whether their doctor has committed serious misconduct on the job, like sexual abuse and violence. Rep. Laurin Hendrix, R-Gilbert, has given little explanation for his opposition to House Bill 2312.An Arizona Republic investigation found records about doctors who removed a patient’s ovaries without consent…

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