The Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend…

Florence Copper's SX/EW plant produced 1.5 million pounds of copper cathode in its first full quarter of operations. Taseko Mines reports production is on track as the Florence wellfield expands.

Casa Grande's Planning Commission voted 4–3 to deny a mixed-use zone change for 273 acres near the Florence Boulevard and I-10 interchange. Here's what was proposed and what comes next for residents.

Taseko Mines announces the first copper cathodes harvested at its Florence Copper operation in Arizona, marking the first new greenfield copper production in the U.S. since 2008.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved an…

Freepoint Eco-Systems plans a 44-acre, $300M+ plastic recycling plant in the Eloy Industrial Park. A local resident raised concerns about air quality violations at the company's Ohio facility.

Pinal County proposes tying air quality permit fees to the Consumer Price Index. The annual fee adjustment would take effect in 2027.

Casa Grande City Council unanimously approved KPPC Advanced Chemicals' permit appeal. The semiconductor chemical plant will supply Intel and TSMC.

Sundt Construction breaks ground on Apache Junction's largest industrial building. The 65,000-sq-ft facility will create about 100 new jobs.

Casa Grande Council rezoned 23 acres to industrial at Gila Bend Highway and Burris Road. The site joins a growing industrial area on the city's west side.

A septic tank manufacturer and custom home builder could bring 30 to 40 jobs to unincorporated Pinal County. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the 18.12-acre industrial site north of Florence.

Sunlit Arizona completes $9.2 million Casa Grande industrial land sale for hydrofluoric acid manufacturing to support Arizona's semiconductor supply chain.

Casa Grande commissioners rejected a chemical plant permit for a TSMC and Intel supplier. The 3-4 vote cited infrastructure concerns.

Casa Grande Council unanimously adopted the Project Saguaro annexation on December 15. The decision finalizes rezoning of 1,308 acres near Lucid Motors.

Casa Grande approves a General Plan amendment for 353 acres at Florence Boulevard and Overfield Road. The change allows commercial, industrial, and residential mixed-use development.

San Tan Valley's first town manager outlines plans for the 3,239-acre urban core. Flexible zoning aims to attract developers and create jobs.

Casa Grande Council approves Project Saguaro annexation, adding 1,271 acres of industrial land near Lucid Motors. No housing permitted under new I-2 zoning.

Florence Town Council unanimously approved rezoning and a conditional use permit for the Tanner Rankin Mine expansion on November 18, 2025.

Casa Grande Planning Commission voted 7-0 to advance a 353-acre mixed-use development plan near Florence Boulevard and Overfield Road. City Council decides December 15.

Arizona Sonoran presents Cactus Mine Casa Grande update to city council. Project aims for 600+ jobs, $2.3B economic impact, and 2029 production start.

Lucid’s Casa Grande factory to help build Level 4 “mind-off” autonomous EVs through a new AI partnership with NVIDIA.

According to Arizona State Land Department documents, Castelion Corporation plans to build Project Ranger, a hypersonic missile manufacturing and testing facility north of Florence, Arizona.

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved a 1,105-acre industrial development known as Project Ranger north of Florence, paving the way for road construction, rail access, and hundreds of new manufacturing jobs.

Florence Copper begins operations in Arizona. First copper production expected in about three months.

The Tanner Rankin Mine, outlined in red, is bordered by…

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning 24.23 acres from rural to industrial use near Casa Grande, reinforcing the I-8 corridor’s rapid transformation. The move supports ongoing expansion for energy projects, data centers, and industrial facilities across thousands of acres.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of “Project Ranger,” a 1,105-acre manufacturing development south of Florence. The project could revive the long-dormant Magma Arizona Railroad to support both the facility and Resolution Copper’s nearby filter plant.

The Florence Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposal to expand the Tanner Rankin Mine from 60 to 250 acres, focusing on traffic, floodplain, and reclamation concerns. The expansion could provide local aggregate resources for construction while raising questions about environmental and community impacts.

Casa Grande and other Arizona municipalities are backing NRS Logios’ proposed Foreign Trade Zone subzone at Ethington and Clayton roads. The $90 million logistics hub could bring up to 100 jobs while securing tax incentives and federal trade benefits.

Pinal County supervisors unanimously approved Project Bella, a 480–520 MW natural gas peaker plant and 400–440 MW battery storage facility south of Casa Grande. The project includes fire safety funding, community buffers, reduced water use, and is expected to generate $167 million in tax revenue over 25 years.