Following a complete and comprehensive hearing on the Copper Mine Rule, the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) voted to adopt the Copper Mine Rule as proposed by the Environment Department, on September 10, 2013.

The New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) tonight approved modifications to the New Mexico Environment Department’s Copper Rules that will allow in-state mining activities to continue while protecting groundwater. The final vote was 9-1.

The New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) approved amendments to the New Mexico Environment Department’s Copper Rules in a 9-1 vote on September 10. The new Copper Rules will provide the clarity, consistency and scientific support to improve the level of environmental protection on New Mexico copper mines.

Restoration, New Mexico Copper Rules, Restoring the habitat is important to the mining industry

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Mining Association (NMMA) today announced its support of the New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Proposed Copper Rules.