Fresno supervisors approve 63-year CEMEX blast mine near San Joaquin River
Fresno County supervisors voted 3-2 to approve a 63-year permit for CEMEX to blast hard rock at its Rockfield quarry near the San Joaquin River. The approved plan caps the pit at 300 feet deep, half the original request, and includes conditions for road funding and periodic reviews. Opponents, including state agencies and environmental groups, warn of severe flood risks and salmon habitat destruction, while supporters emphasize job preservation.