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Copper World mine approved for construction in Santa Rita Mountains
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Environmentalists are voicing concerns one day after the approval of a copper mine project in the Santa Rita Mountains. Hudbay Minerals and its partner, Mitsubishi Corporation, officially approved construction for the mine, which will include four open pits located on the west slope of the Santa Rita Mountains.
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From coffee house owner to seasoned restaurant owner, JoJo isn’t going anywhere
Jo Schneider never planned on spending her life in the restaurant business. In fact, before opening her first restaurant, she had never worked in one. But maybe she was always meant for a life in service. “I’m the kind of person that loves to take care of people, keep people...
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Hudbay, Mitsubishi greenlight Copper World construction
Supported by a robust definitive feasibility study, Hudbay Minerals and Mitsubishi Corporation have formally approved construction and development of the Copper World project in Arizona, approximately 31 miles southeast of Tucson. The study outlines annual copper production of 102,000 tonnes (t) over the first 10 years, an 11% increase when...
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Dive in with Dan and Chris Edwards
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - For decades, Tucsonans have known Chris Edwards through his high-energy television commercials, memorable movie-parody ads, and ubiquitous community presence as the owner of Tucson Appliance Company. In the debut episode of Dive In with Dan, 13 News anchor Dan Marries sat down with the local business icon to talk about his roots in the Old Pueblo, his philosophy on philanthropy, and why giving back to Southern Arizona remains his top priority.
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Understanding Marana’s $3.7M water purchase
Marana has approved a one-year, $3.7 million contract to receive water from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in 2027. In brief, The Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile canal and aqueduct system that channels water from the Colorado River to central and southern Arizona communities. It supplies water to over 6 million residents.
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New Costco could be built on historical site that’s over 3,000 years old
Pima County Historic Preservation Officer Ian Milliken speaks to a crowd at the Sunset Road archaeological site during a public viewing event in 2016. A parcel of land in northwest Tucson set to be sold to the Costco Wholesale Corporation has been found to contain important historical artifacts. The site...
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Amazon is hiring 1,400 holiday workers in the Tucson area
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Amazon says it expects to hire 1,400 people in the Tucson area this holiday season. In a press release, Amazon details that starting January 1, 2027, seasonal employees will be eligible for healthcare benefits already offered to full-time employees. Amazon says it will post new...
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Commercial Real Estate 10-20-26
1. JLL Capital Markets arranged $718.2M in financing for Project Pegasus Industrial Portfolio, a 52-property shallow-bay industrial portfolio totaling 5.2MSF across Phoenix-area infill submarkets. On behalf of the borrower, affiliates of Equus Capital Partners Ltd., JLL secured a five-year, floating-rate financing package comprising a $527.1M single-asset, single-borrower execution led by Morgan Stanley, with Bank of America as right lead, and a $191.1M balance-sheet component through Bank of America. The JLL team was led by Kevin MacKenzie, Jason Carlos and Frank Choumas.
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Industry Professionals 10-20-26
1. The Rio Nuevo District appointed George H. “Hank” Amos III and Kameron “Kam” Norwood to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Amos, Chairman and CEO of Tucson Realty & Trust Company, brings experience in commercial real estate, business leadership and public service. Norwood joined Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR in 2023. He serves on the boards of the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce and Desert Sage High School. Amos was appointed by the Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, while Norwood was appointed by the President of the Arizona Senate.