Her journey began with a fascination for geology. Over time, that interest grew into a passion for sustainable practices and community engagement. Today, Darla is helping lead the charge in setting new environmental standards for the mining industry.
Mining has long been a cornerstone of Arizona’s history and at Resolution Copper, we’re proud to carry that legacy forward with Arizona talent, Arizona businesses, and Arizona heart.
“This is merely a temporary pause so that the court of appeals can consider plaintiffs’ eleventh hour motions, which were submitted on Saturday afternoon asking for a ruling by Monday. We are confident the court will ultimately affirm the district court’s well-reasoned orders explaining in detail why the congressionally directed land exchange satisfies all applicable legal requirements.
Resolution Copper has been awarded the 2025 Safety Award for Small Underground Mine by the Rocky Mountain Mining Institute (RMMI), recognizing the operation’s outstanding and ongoing safety performance during the 2024 calendar year. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Resolution Copper has received this distinguished award.
At Resolution Copper, success isn’t just measured in tons moved or hours logged.
It’s in how we show up for each other, work together, and take pride in doing things the right way.
Resolution Copper was proud to return as Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) — and this year was the biggest one yet. With 204 Native American basketball teams representing over 160 Tribal Nations and competing in more than 500 games, NABI 2025 brought together young Indigenous athletes from across the U.S. for a week of competition, connection, and community.
At Resolution Copper, we believe cultural stewardship begins with listening. For more than a decade, we’ve built relationships with Native American Tribes and local communities whose deep ties to the land shape how we move forward. This work isn’t finished, it’s ongoing. And it’s built on respect, collaboration, and trust.
At Resolution Copper, mining is only part of the story. We are equally committed to protecting the land and water that sustain our operations and our communities.
Mining is deeply rooted in Arizona’s Copper Triangle—and it’s driving the region’s next chapter. Local leaders across Superior, Miami, and Kearny are voicing their strong support for the Resolution Copper project.
When people talk about Arizona’s economic future, Resolution Copper is part of that conversation. This project isn’t just about mining. It’s about building opportunities. It’s about putting Arizona’s people, resources, and innovation to work in a way that delivers real, lasting impact.