South32 is expected to receive US approval for its planned Hermosa zinc and manganese mine in Arizona. Multiple reports say the US administration under President Trump is set to authorize the project on Tuesday. The proposed mine is described as a major investment, with the project value reported at about US$2 billion. The mine’s purpose is to produce both zinc and manganese, with the company positioning Hermosa as a significant development for those metals. The coverage is consistent in pointing to the same timing for the decision and the same project scope and location in Arizona. Beyond the approval being imminent, the articles provide limited additional details about conditions, permitting outcomes, or project timeline beyond the planned authorization date. Overall, the reports converge that the key near-term development is a US government decision to approve South32’s Arizona project.