Hudbay Mason Project

Reported that CPSV met with Hudbay after the open house; many questions went unanswered. CPSV has a contract with a hydrogeologist, with hydrology as the main goal of mitigation efforts.

Announced the Friends of the Library annual meeting Sept 11, and later noted CPSV's agreement with Hudbay and concerns about tailings filling Lincoln Flats.

Asked whether Hudbay actually gave money to the fire department, and questioned whether multi-billion dollar companies keep their promises.

Asked about holding pond capacity, why large storage tanks aren't used, and the copper sulfate concentration.

Agreed with baseline water testing concerns and asked who pays for Mason Pass and 95A roads — mines should pay for county infrastructure before breaking ground.

Representing Citizens to Protect Smith Valley, welcomed the update and the regional coordination idea, but warned that federal mining regulations are being actively gutted in Washington and asked the county to stay vigilant.

A Lyon County employee living near Luzier Lane says MRE LLC bought her subdivision for $2.6 million as a man camp — she and her neighbors, some 70 years old, face displacement from retirement homes within five years.

Yerington city councilman who commended Hudbay's transparency and community integration, noting past projects promised big and fell short.

A 71-year resident and second-generation Anaconda employee who called this the most responsible mining proposal he's seen and said he's 100% behind the project.

The clerk-treasurer, speaking as a Mason citizen, praised Hudbay's community work and asked them to preserve an OHV/recreation path over the hill.