A fourth annual survey, released in partnership by the Arizona Mining Association and the University of Arizona School of Mining Engineering & Mineral Resources, highlights the economic importance of the state’s copper mining industry and higher education’s essential role in training the next-generation workforce. The survey also shows voters are focused on quality-of-life issues like homelessness, jobs, and the economy.
The poll, conducted from October 13-19, 2025, indicates that voters recognize the need for significant, revenue-generating economic drivers to support the region’s growth and address core challenges, leading to strong support for the copper mining industry and related workforce programs.
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