Copper Strong: April Community Impact Across Arizona

April was powered by people.

Across Arizona, students explored future careers, volunteers served neighbors in need, families gathered at community events, and local partnerships continued creating real impact. From classrooms and food banks to hiking trails and public art spaces, April reminded us what’s possible when communities come together.

One of the month’s biggest highlights took place at the 2nd Annual Pinal County Worlds of Work at Central Arizona College. Hundreds of students from across Pinal County rolled up their sleeves and explored hands on career experiences with companies from throughout the region.

At the Resolution Copper booth, students got a firsthand look at careers in mining through activities like soil sampling, water testing, and underground safety demonstrations. The energy was nonstop. Questions were flying. Safety gear was on. Future careers suddenly felt real.

By the end of the event, Resolution Copper received the Pride of Pinal County Award for inspiring the future workforce.

Events like Worlds of Work help students see the wide range of opportunities available right here in Arizona, from skilled trades and engineering to environmental science and technology careers.

Learn more about careers in mining and workforce opportunities:
https://resolutioncopper.com/careers/

We also continued supporting Arizona families through volunteer efforts with United Food Bank’s Neighbor’s Pantry. Resolution Copper employees helped serve 287 households and 1,348 individuals during the event.

April brought opportunities to support sustainability and environmental stewardship. Resolution Copper partnered with AZ StRUT to host an electronics recycling event and joined volunteers from the Anthem Hiking Club to help clean and maintain the Legends of Superior Trails. Those efforts were matched by meaningful Earth Day celebrations and conversations around Arizona’s future water sustainability.

At the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center Conference, local leaders and community partners discussed the importance of transparency, long term planning, and collaboration around water resources in Superior and across the region. Learn more about our approach to water stewardship and sustainability.

Community investment took another creative turn through a sculpture donation supporting Love Where You Live and the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center walking path. The sculpture, previously featured in Boyce Thompson Arboretum’s Spiny Splendor exhibit, now has a new home where residents and visitors can enjoy public art outdoors in the Copper Corridor. Explore Boyce Thompson Arboretum and the Spiny Splendor exhibit.

Education and STEM learning stayed front and center throughout the month. Preschoolers from the AJUSD Early Learning Center visited the Arizona Museum of Natural History thanks to support from Resolution Copper, where students explored Arizona history, dinosaurs, and science through hands on learning.

We also celebrated another exciting season with D-backs Give Back and STEM education activities during Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day festivities. Learn more about D-backs Give Back programs.

April also included important conversations with tribal leaders, economic development organizations, local governments, and international delegations focused on Arizona’s future growth and opportunity. From water briefings and community panels to workforce discussions and site visits, partnership continued leading the way.

To every student, volunteer, teacher, nonprofit partner, tribal leader, employee, and community member who worked alongside us this month, thank you.

Together, we are building more than a project. We are building stronger communities across Arizona.