Economic Benefits

Resolution Copper is expected to deliver long‑term economic benefits to nearby communities and across Arizona through job creation, local spending, and tax revenue over the project’s expected 60‑year lifespan.

So what does that mean for Arizona? Here’s a closer look.

Job Creation

Resolution Copper is more than a mine. Today, it is a growing workforce supporting planning, permitting, and early development of a project designed to supply nearly 25% of U.S. copper demand, strengthening domestic access to a critical mineral used in everyday life.

Once fully operational, the project is expected to:

• Directly employ approximately 1,500 workers, including strong‑paying union jobs
• Generate about $134 million per year in direct wages and benefits

Local hiring is a priority. More than 90% of the current workforce, including employees and contractors, lives within 40 miles of the project site.

In addition, the project is expected to support approximately 2,200 indirect jobs, with an estimated $136 million in annual compensation. At full production, Resolution Copper could support about 3,700 total jobs and $270 million per year in combined compensation.

Economic Impact and Local Spending

Independent studies indicate that Resolution Copper could generate up to $61 billion in economic value for Arizona over the life of the project.

The project is also expected to:

• Contribute $88 million to $113 million per year in state and local tax revenue
• Generate approximately $200 million per year in federal tax revenue

Resolution Copper is a major purchaser of local goods and services, spending roughly $546 million per year with local businesses.

Investing in Communities

Since 2016, Resolution Copper has contributed more than $20 million to hundreds of local initiatives across education, environmental programs, community development, arts, and culture. These investments are modeled to support long‑term community strength alongside economic growth.