Fight over Florence copper mine shifts to condemnation, eminent domain plans
“The Town of Florence’s reversal of an ordinance passed in August banning the commercial use of sulfuric acid removes one hurdle for Vancouver-based Curis Resources’ efforts to build a $500 million copper mine 60 miles…
Mesa could turn to eminent domain in light rail extension
“The city of Mesa could turn to eminent domain to complete the light rail extension.” watch the newscast video AZ Central 27 April 2013.
City of Mesa may use eminent domain to obtain property for light rail expansion
“The council authorized use of eminent domain last week, but the city is still negotiating with dozens of landowners. Construction is already underway along Main Street between Sycamore and Alma School Road. Several businesses have…
Eminent domain action by City of Florence against Curis Resources may come back to bite them
“Last week the Town Council of Florence, Arizona, voted to invoke eminent domain to seize 1,187 acres of private land (patented mining claims) owned by Curis Resources. Curis also has, as part of the project,…
Curis Resources warns Florence over eminent domain decision with copper mine
“The Florence Town Council voted Monday night to use eminent domain to the seize private property owned by Vancouver-based Curis Resources Inc. The town opposes a copper mining project proposed by Curis and would use…