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Arizona'a Hermosa clears water hurdle

The taps will work at Arizona Mining’s (CN:AZ) Hermosa zinc project near Tucson. Results from tests of a 14-inch diameter well on the project, which includes the Taylor zinc-lead-silver sulphide deposit, show that the surrounding aquifer is extensive enough to support the proposed mining operation.

Drilling at Hermosa. Testing demonstrated capacity of aquifer to meet project's water needs

Drilling at Hermosa. Testing demonstrated capacity of aquifer to meet project's water needs

The Vancouver-based company drilled well WW-1 to a depth of 1,326 feet, then conducted a pumping test for 72-hours at a rate well above what will be required for the mine. “This test shows we will have...

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