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Philantrophy & Partnerships

Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements

AREAS OF FOCUS:

  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Environment
  • Culture and Heritage
  • Education
  • Technical and Vocational Skills Training
  • Local Business Development
  • Agriculture Development
  • Community Infrastructure and Services
  • Social, Sport, and Recreational Activities
  • Reducing Inequalities
  • Sponsorships (aligned with the areas above)

Applications must support the needs of the communities in areas where Resolution Copper operates. This includes Superior, Globe, Miami, San Carlos, Kearny, Winkelman, Hayden, Queen Valley, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and Florence.

AREAS WE DO NOT SUPPORT:

Resolution Copper will not provide social investments to the
following types of organizations and requests:

  • Individuals
  • Exclusive/Private Clubs
  • Religious Congregations
  • Tours and Entertainment Expenses
  • Political Candidates or Political Action Committees
  • Private Organizations or Institutions Controlled by Elected Officials
  • Organizations or Institutions with Conflicts of Interest with Resolution Coppe

PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR CORPORATE GIVING AND PARTNERSHIPS:

Programs must support the needs of the communities in areas where Resolution Copper operates. This includes Superior, Globe, Miami, Hayden, Kearny, Winkelman, Queen Valley, Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, and Sam Carlos and excludes all other major Valley cities.

Applicants must complete an online application found on the Resolution Copper website, outlining the program and its benefits, and include a specific funding request. Organizations may apply only twice per year, specifying the timeframe. In addition to the application, these partnership requests must contain:

  • Nonprofit Status: All organizations must provide proof of nonprofit status qualification, with the exception of academic institutions.
  • Employee Volunteerism: Applicants should indicate opportunities for employee volunteerism.

If Request for Funding is Approved:

  • The organization must be set up as a vendor for Resolution Copper, which will require additional information and documentation.
  • A signed agreement (specific to the funding or partnership) may be required.

QUARTERLY DEADLINES:

  • First: February 1, 2024
  • Second: May 1, 2024
  • Third: August 1, 2024
  • Fourth: November 1,2024

Applications are reviewed four to six weeks after the application deadline. They must be received at least twelve weeks before the date when the funding is needed.

Resources

Our Work

Resolution Copper Establishes $54 Million Tribal Trust

Resolution Copper has provided $54 million to establish the Resolution Copper Tribal Trust, a perpetual endowment that will deliver annual funding to eleven Tribal Nations located in Arizona and New Mexico for cultural preservation, education, youth development, workforce opportunities, language revitalization and other priorities they determine.

Q2 2026 Scorecard: Looking at the Numbers Behind Our Work

Every few months, we publish a scorecard to share where the project stands and what we've been working on. Numbers never tell the whole story, but they help show where we're making progress, where we're investing, and where our attention remains focused. 

Stewardship You Can See at Oak Flat Campground

If you're planning a visit to Oak Flat, here's the most important thing to know: Oak Flat Campground remains open.

Resolution Copper Awards $51,000 in Scholarships to 20 Local Students

Resolution Copper is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, awarding 20 scholarships totaling $51,000 to outstanding students from communities across the Copper Triangle.

Resolution Copper in the Community | June 2026 Recap

Throughout June, Resolution Copper employees partnered with local organizations, educators, tribal communities, nonprofit groups, elected officials, and regional leaders to support education, strengthen relationships, invest in youth, and help build a brighter future for the Copper Corridor and beyond.

Resolution Copper Named Large Business of the Year by Mesa and Globe-Miami Chambers of Commerce

Resolution Copper is proud to announce that we have been named 2026 Large Business of the Year by both the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Resolution Copper and United Association Local 469 Enter into Master Supply Agreement Supporting Operations in Arizona

Resolution Copper has entered into a Master Supply Agreement with Johnson Controls Inc. and the United Association Local 469 (U.A. Local 469), establishing a framework for ongoing facility maintenance and operational support services at the project site.

Opinion: Copper mine is a critical investment in Arizona

After over a decade, the path forward for Resolution Copper and the benefits it will bring are clear. The critics had their say — in federal permitting, in courtrooms, in Congress, and in the press — and lost at every turn. Now comes the important part for Superior, Arizona, our state’s economy, and our country’s future.

How Environmental Stewardship is Shaping the Future of Responsible Mining

Learn how Resolution Copper is advancing environmental stewardship through land reclamation, responsible mine planning, and community partnership.