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.

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.

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

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

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.

Find out how the Casa Grande underground copper mine project could affect the local community. Learn about the concerns regarding water supplies, roads, and the environment.