Hermosa Project

Project Highlights:

  • Third-Party Review

Tierra Group provided a Third-Party review of the Hermosa Project Tailings Storage Facility Design and Construction stages 1 & 2 in Patagonia, Arizona

Project Highlights:

  • Third-Party Review

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