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The wellfield is sampled at Florence Copper.
Photo courtesy Florence Copper
In the 21st century, we want jobs that are close to home. We want prosperity and growth in our local communities. We want industry that is environmentally safe and innovative. And we want our modern technologies that allow us the freedom to access information and get where we want to be quickly.
Florence Copper represents that opportunity. A study released by Arizona State University predicts that the project will create an average of 480 jobs annually for Pinal County. Many of the jobs the project creates will be for the SX/EW facility and will not require a college degree. In fact, Florence Copper will establish a training program for these careers. Our local hiring policy means that we will recruit employees from Florence and Pinal County. The average wage in the copper industry is over $78,000 per year, meaning that the jobs will be head-of-household wages right here in Florence.
As the Florence Copper project contributes to economic growth, new businesses in retail, health care, transportation, and other industries will also be established in our communities. This means the restaurants and shops we are all waiting for will finally arrive, and they will continue to support employment even after the project ends.
Although folks refer to the project as the “Florence Copper Mine,” it really isn’t a mine. Florence Copper is bringing innovative, proven technology to Pinal County called in-situ recovery. While Florence Copper is proud to be part of the mining community, it actually will be a copper recovery facility.
In-situ is an environmentally safe way to recover copper, a metal that is needed for our everyday, modern lifestyles. This is a “21st Century Copper Mine” that will use a method tested and improved by the mining industry for decades. Florence Copper will be the first to use this process exclusively to recover the mineral, and mining experts from around the globe will watch as Florence Copper sets the stage with this cutting-edge opportunity for Pinal County.
Copper powers our communications, our computers, our homes. Copper powers the modern American dream. Turn on your faucet – thank you, copper. Get on the internet – thank you, copper. Drive your car – thank you, copper!
Florence, Arizona will soon be seen as a technological hub with copper as its backbone.
To learn more, watch the video at http://youtube/H-O8WJudhW8 to learn how Florence Copper’s in-situ process works.
Those curious to see how the process works can meet the engineers and project leaders by scheduling a tour. Schedule online at www.florencecopper.com/s/SiteTours.asp.
Florence Copper supports the community now
The Florence Copper Community Foundation recently announced its second round of giving to the community. The Foundation was founded to make valuable contributions to the Town of Florence and greater Pinal County through charitable donations, community project support and sponsorships. Further information about the Foundation can be found at www.florencecoppercommunityfoundation.org.
Visit Florence Copper’s website at www.florencecopper.com for complete project details.
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