Arizona Exploration and Mining Outlook 

November 14, 2025

Kray Luxbacher, PhD (University of Arizona) presents

"MiningWerx: A vision for a national resource and a global destination"

(photo by Grace Bombulum)

J. D. Mizer, PhD (University of Arizona) presents

"Lowell Program in Economic Geology: An Overview of Industry-based Education

and Research Opportunities"

(photo by Grace Bombulum)

Carson Richardson, PhD (Arizona Geological Survey) presents

"Mineral Resource Activities and Projects at the Arizona Geological Survey"

(photo by Mike McCarrel)

Adam Gorecki (BHP) presents

"Closure Practices at BHP's North America Legacy Assets"

(photo provided by Grace Bombulum)

Tim Marsh (Bell Copper) Presents

"Drilling at Bell Copper's Big Sandy Porphyry Copper Discovery,

Mojave County, Arizona"

(photo by J. D. Mizer)

Matt Wetzel (Freeport-McMoRan) Presents

"Updates to Safford District Geologic Understanding Through Holistic Exploration"

(photo by Mike McCarrel)

Sam Ybarra, (Bronco Creek Exploration) presents

"Copper Springs Porphyry Project, Globe-Miami District: Geology

and Exploration Progress"

(photo by Mike McCarrel)

Benedek Gál (Faraday Copper) presents

"Copper Creek, Arizona: Laramide Porphyry and Breccia hosted

Cu-Ag-Mo Mineralization"

(photo by Mike McCarrel)