Pinto Valley Mine Groundwater Pumping and Expansion
Sector: Metal • Location: Globe, Arizona, United States
Source: Coyote Gulch
The Pinto Valley Mine, a massive open pit copper and molybdenum operation in central Arizona, resumed heavy groundwater pumping after being acquired by Capstone Copper Corporation in 2013. The mine pumps groundwater for dewatering and operational uses, withdrawing about 8,932 acre-feet of water in 2024. The mine's groundwater pumping has been linked to a significant reduction in the flow of Pinto
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Description | The Pinto Valley Mine, a massive open pit copper and molybdenum operation in central Arizona, resumed heavy groundwater pumping after being acquired by Capstone Copper Corporation in 2013. The mine pumps groundwater for dewatering and operational uses, withdrawing about 8,932 acre-feet of water in 2024. The mine's groundwater pumping has been linked to a significant reduction in the flow of Pinto Creek, affecting local springs, streams, and riparian ecosystems. The mine had to reduce production by about 37% in 2025 due to water constraints caused by drought conditions. The mine was approved for expansion in 2021 despite concerns about water impacts. |
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