Mine Site Reclamation Activity: Advance Notice to Community

Resolution Copper is continuing its voluntary cleanup of the Superior-area site affected by previous mining operations. Objectives are to protect human health and the environment from any legacy mining residue that may exist, restore the site to natural vegetation and provide a sustainable cover, and reestablish the area for useful purpose.

During 2007, our goal has been to rehabilitate the east area of the site and to commence final rehabilitation of the No. 3 and No. 4 tailings sites. (Tailings are material rejected from a mill after valuable minerals have been recovered.)

Beginning in November, Resolution Copper began loosening the rock at the back of the property beyond the No. 3 and No. 4 tailings dam. The loosened rock will be then be used to cover the tailings.

We are approaching the excavation in a way that minimizes ill effect on the environment and results in minimal disturbance to residents who live closest to the reclamation site. We will use small quantities of explosives to loosen the rock, and noise and other effects will be limited. Excavation will occur monthly for approximately one year and only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The company has taken a variety of steps to communicate with the community in advance of planned activity. Information regarding the excavation schedule and anticipated effects was placed in the Superior Sun newspaper, and notices were hand-delivered to residents living in north Superior. Resolution Copper representatives also met personally with the Mayor of Superior and members of the Town Council.

Any questions regarding reclamation activities can be directed to the Resolution Project Information Hotline by phoning 520.689.3409, by emailing info@resolutioncopper.com or by visiting the Resolution Copper Mine Information office, 402 W. Main Street, Superior, AZ 85273.

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