Casa Grande, Arizona

Arizona Sonoran Announces 2024 Work Plan

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) today announces its 2024 work plan and 2023 achievements.

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  • Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) today announces its 2024 work plan and 2023 achievements.
  • The ensuing year’s activities relate to the continued advancement of the Cactus Property, through Feasibility studies while concurrently completing Nuton-related work programs.
  • Modified water rights through ADWR to include MainSpring and ASLD Lands
    Technical Studies – Complete ASCU’s Standalone PFS and initiate the Amended PFS which will incorporate Mainspring.
  • In 2024, amendments to these permits will begin, reflecting any changes made to the PFS mining plan.

Tech App Buzze Launches, Revolutionizes EV Charging for Drivers

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buzze, the groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging tech mobile app, is pleased to announce its official launch today. Buzze is building a peer-to-peer shared network of home electric charging stations. Buzze's approach is simple: to have EV owners who already have level 2 chargers installed in their homes serve as "hosts" for their neighbors who have an EV but no place to charge it.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buzze , the groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging tech mobile app, is pleased to announce its official launch today.
  • By building a community of "drivers helping drivers," Buzze hopes to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and contribute to a cleaner and sustainable future.
  • Buzze solves the problem of these "charging challenged" by providing fast and affordable reliable neighborhood charging at homes right in their neighborhood.
  • The easy-to-use Buzze app shows EV drivers a map of nearby level 2 charging hosts for EV drivers to select from and schedule their next charging appointment.

Arizona Sonoran Completes Partial Rezoning of MainSpring and Obtains New Mineral Exploration Permit for 2.5 Acres

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Rezoning the northern parcel allows ASCU to begin drilling and an exploration plan is being prepared.

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  • Rezoning the northern parcel allows ASCU to begin drilling and an exploration plan is being prepared.
  • The southern parcel of Parks/Salyer South is still in process with the City of Casa Grande for rezoning and a General Plan Amendment.
  • Additionally, the Company has acquired a 2.5 acre Mineral Exploration Permit (“MEP”) within the Parks/Salyer deposit.
  • By acquiring the MEP and Parks/Salyer South, ASCU gains a low-risk, high impact exploration target and operational flexibility for future operations.

Discover Puerto Rico Launches Destination's First Curated Retreat Offering

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the wellness sector grows, Discover Puerto Rico, the Island's official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), launches the destination's first wellness retreat offering for leisure travelers and groups. The Island is the ideal destination for those seeking holistic experiences that bring a sense of well-being for the mind, body, and soul.

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  • Group travelers can enjoy unique experiences focused on holistic wellness and self-care, whether as a dedicated retreat or add-on to a meeting or convention
    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the wellness sector grows, Discover Puerto Rico , the Island's official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), launches the destination's first wellness retreat offering for leisure travelers and groups.
  • "We're delighted to launch this new offering for the destination, where the Discover Puerto Rico sales and services team can curate a perfect retreat experience for any group.
  • To bring the retreat to life, Discover Puerto Rico is spotlighting, and collaborating with, local partners from lodging accommodations to tours, dining and more.
  • For more information about the destination and retreat opportunities, follow Discover Puerto Rico's social channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and visit DiscoverPuertoRico.com/Wellness-Retreats.

Arizona Sonoran Receives its Mined Land Reclamation Permit

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) today announces the receipt of the Mined Land Reclamation Permit (“MLRP”) from the Arizona State Mine Inspector’s Office for the Cactus Mine Project following the Company’s application in December of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) today announces the receipt of the Mined Land Reclamation Permit (“MLRP”) from the Arizona State Mine Inspector’s Office for the Cactus Mine Project following the Company’s application in December of 2022.
  • The MLRP is the primary financial assurance document requiring the operator to bond for the full reclamation of the property after mining operations have concluded.
  • Travis Snider, ASCU VP Sustainability and External Relations commented, “We received notification of the permit being administratively accepted in December.
  • This is a reflection of the accountability and professionalism at the Arizona State Mine Inspector’s Office.

Arizona Sonoran and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Awarded for Environmental Excellence in Reclaiming and Revitalizing the Cactus Mine

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

The site was later transferred to an environmental trust during ASARCOs bankruptcy, until the 2020 acquisition by ASCU.

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  • The site was later transferred to an environmental trust during ASARCOs bankruptcy, until the 2020 acquisition by ASCU.
  • It was through the vision of the state that this project became a reality, said Ian McMullan, ASCUs COO.
  • Under the Environmental Quality Act of 1986, the Arizona State Legislature created ADEQ in 1987 as the states cabinet-level environmental agency.
  • ADEQ is composed of three environmental programs: Air Quality, Water Quality and Waste, with functional units responsible for technical, operational and policy support.

Pillsbury and Operation Homefront Open Doors and Drive Donations for Military Families

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Pillsbury is supporting this life-changing program by breaking ground on a fifth transitional home for a military family and a nationwide donation campaign.

Key Points: 
  • Pillsbury is supporting this life-changing program by breaking ground on a fifth transitional home for a military family and a nationwide donation campaign.
  • Pillsbury has invested more than $5.6 million in cash and in-kind to Operation Homefront.
  • For more information about the Pillsbury and Operation Homefront partnership, visit Pillsbury.com/Mission and follow @Pillsbury on Facebook and Instagram .
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves Americas military families.

Riiid and Latin American Education Leader Casa Grande introduce New AI-Powered Test Preparation Application for Colombia

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

SAN RAMON, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riiid, a member of the Born2Global Centre and a leader in AI education solutions, and Casa Grande, a leading education company in Colombia and Puerto Rico, today introduced OE SABER, an artificial intelligence-powered mobile application designed to prepare students for SABER 11, the Colombian high-school exit exam with more than half a million annual test takers.

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  • "We are thrilled to enter into the Latin American market with a product that can help Colombian students prepare for their high-school exit exams," said YJ Jang, CEO of Riiid.
  • "Combined with Casa Grande's learning solutions, this new mobile app developed in cooperation with Riiid is a game changer for our youth, our school administrators, our communities, and the region," said Soraya M. Sesto, President of Casa Grande.
  • "It will help more students advance confidently to a post-secondary academic experience, further improving Colombia's competitiveness and future productivity in a global economy."
  • Response to the app was overwhelmingly positive from the 500 students who participated in a pilot program earlier this year.

Arizona-Based HercuTech Disrupting Building Industry with Game-Changing HercuWall™ Technology

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

TEMPE, Ariz., June 29, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Construction is changing, and builders are looking for better ways. This is the very reason why Tempe-based HercuTech delivers a solution with their innovative product, HercuWall™, an ICC-certified panelized exterior and demising wall system technology that is disrupting construction.

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  • This is the very reason why Tempe-based HercuTech delivers a solution with their innovative product, HercuWall, an ICC-certified panelized exterior and demising wall system technology that is disrupting construction.
  • A HercuWall unit goes up panel by panel, in numerical order, and can be stood up in an hour and a half.
  • HercuTech is leading the way when it comes to free training, teaching the trades how to install and interact with the HercuWall system through its HercuFit University training program.
  • HercuTech is an innovative building technology company that manufactures HercuWall an ICC-certified panelized exterior and demising wall system.

Global Water Resources Partners with Town of Sahuarita to Support Regional Growth with Integrated Water Utility Solutions

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

According to a memorandum of understanding approved by the town at yesterdays town council meeting, Global Water has committed to supporting the towns growth and long-term development through providing regional water infrastructure, strategic planning and water utility expertise.

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  • According to a memorandum of understanding approved by the town at yesterdays town council meeting, Global Water has committed to supporting the towns growth and long-term development through providing regional water infrastructure, strategic planning and water utility expertise.
  • Sahuarita and Global Water will explore potential financings, including state and federal grant options, to fund utility infrastructure projects within the town or municipal planning areas like SECAP.
  • The town is supportive of Global Waters Total Water Management approach to water conservation through regional planning, and where possible, integration and coordination of water services.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 25 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services.