This action adds to a wave of recent executive orders aimed at reviving coal and curbing clean energy initiatives, stirring significant resistance from states and consumer protection groups alike.
Resolution Copper, which says the site holds the second-largest known copper deposit in the world, has said the project could meet 25% of U.S. copper demand
Future development in the Mowry Composite system would depend on a mix of federal leasing decisions, permitting processes, market demand, and state-level regulations.
For everyday citizens, the EPA’s Brownfields work represents more than cleanup—it’s about reclaiming community spaces, creating safer neighborhoods, and opening doors to new job opportunities.