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Governor Katie Hobbs will not block the sale of 160 acres of state land for the Copper World mining project, which will facilitate tailings disposal. Elected officials in Pima County, including Tucson's mayor, requested the sale be halted.

The Arizona Land Department plans to auction the land on April 29, generating funds for public schools. Hudbay Minerals Inc., the project's developer, will utilize the land to protect nearby communities while proceeding with mining activities. Opponents argue the sale undervalues the land and threatens the environment.