Hudbay mine project and Aug 18 open house
Summary
Ormat Geothermal has been in Smith Valley talking with Hudbay about where to locate geothermal power facilities. This could mean new energy development in the valley.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potentially the local economy if geothermal development proceeds.
Residents concerned about mine impacts say the project maps fail to show where the mine will be located.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Smith Valley Advisory Council - Oct 7, 2026
Ormat Geothermal has been in Smith Valley talking with Hudbay about where to locate geothermal power facilities. This could mean new energy development in the valley.
Smith Valley Advisory Council - Aug 5, 2026
Residents are being urged to show up in force at Hudbay's Aug 18 open house at the Community Hall, where expanded presentations and answers to submitted questions are promised. Locals want Hudbay to acknowledge the mine is in Smith Valley.
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