Community Engagement

Superior is more than where we work. It is our home.
Resolution Copper is committed to supporting the Copper Triangle by investing in people, education, and community partnerships. Our focus is simple: strengthen local communities today and help create opportunities for generations to come.

Investing in Local Communities

We support community wellbeing by partnering with local schools, businesses, nonprofits, and civic groups. From education and workforce training to volunteering and philanthropy, our efforts focus on long‑term local benefit across the Copper Triangle.

Empowering Future Generations

Education creates opportunity. We support local schools by investing millions in STEM and robotics programs, facility improvements, and youth and teacher development.

Since 2002, we have awarded more than $900,000 in scholarships to over 260 local students. Our scholarship program provides up to $3,000 to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education, with an emphasis on mining, technical, and STEM‑related fields. Explore our scholarship program ›

Workforce Development and Apprenticeships

We work with Central Arizona College to build practical career pathways. Our three‑year apprenticeship program prepares students to safely operate and maintain on‑site equipment and infrastructure. Graduates have moved into in‑demand technical roles, including electricians, mechanics, welders, and environmental specialists. We also support the Superior Enterprise Center to help build a sustainable, locally rooted workforce.

Volunteering in the Community

Our employees give back where they live. Each year, more than 150 employees volunteer thousands of hours across the Copper Triangle. They serve on local boards, commissions, and nonprofits, supporting schools, first responders, youth programs, and community services in Superior, Globe, Miami, Kearny, Hayden, Winkelman, San Carlos, and nearby communities. See how our teams give back locally ›

Supporting Causes and Organizations

Our community support extends across education, workforce development, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation. We partner with local organizations to protect natural resources, preserve local history, and expand access to training and education. These investments help individuals succeed while strengthening the broader community over the long term. Learn more about our giving and partnerships ›

Resources

Our Work

New Water Recycling System Reduces Annual Use by One Million Gallons

April 8, 2026

A new Potable Water Recycling System is now operating on site, reducing water use by an estimated one million gallons per year. The system captures clean analyzer water and returns it to the plant for reuse, replacing water that was previously discharged onto the ground.

Reflecting on His Past, Bryan Mines a New Future

April 2, 2026

Bryan’s family is no stranger to mining. Born and raised in Globe, Bryan grew up watching his father and uncles work at the Magma Copper Mine. The industry was volatile at the time, and Bryan’s father was laid off three different times. Wanting a more stable path for his son, Bryan’s father encouraged him to do anything else for a living. Bryan followed that advice and decided to enroll at the University of Arizona, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economic development.

Apache Owned Business to Manage Oak Flat Campground

March 23, 2026

Resolution Copper reaffirms that public access to the Oak Flat Campground, as well as to recreational roads and climbing areas on private land in the Oak Flat area, will remain open for the foreseeable future following completion of a federal land exchange this month.

United States Forest Service and Resolution Copper Complete Land Exchange

March 16, 2026

The U.S. Forest Service and Resolution Copper, a joint venture owned by Rio Tinto and BHP that represents one of the world's most significant untapped copper deposits, have completed a Federal land exchange required to unlock the full potential of the project.

Eight Years of Emory Oak Restoration and Cultural Stewardship

March 11, 2026

Across Arizona’s National Forests, Emory oak trees and the restoration of their groves support far more than wildlife and shade. For Western Apache communities, these trees provide acorns that are central to food traditions, ceremonies, and cultural practices that stretch back generations.

Resolution Copper in the Community: 2025 Recap

March 10, 2026

If there’s one thing 2025 proved, it’s this: engaging with the community isn’t a side project for us. Across the Copper Triangle and surrounding communities, Resolution Copper showed up in hundreds of ways, big and small. Some days it looked like volunteers packing food bags. Other days it looked like robotics kits in classrooms, filling sandbags, or youth baseball teams taking the field.

$4.5M Invested in Local Communities in 2025

March 9, 2026

Together alongside local partners, we invested over 4.5 million dollars to support students, families, communities, small businesses, and the places we all care about in the Copper Triangle region. The year was full of real moments that changed lives in quiet, meaningful ways. A robotics team getting their first competition kit. Families picking up holiday meals with dignity and relief. Teachers gain new tools for hands-on learning

Inside Our Underground Concrete Work on 68L

February 23, 2026

At Resolution Copper, we recently completed a major upgrade on 68L, one of the key levels deep in our underground system. The work was a collaboration between our team, Redpath, and Oddonetto, and it is a good window into what it takes to build strong mining infrastructure before full operations begin.

Resolution Copper Donates $285,000 to United Food Bank

February 6, 2026

Resolution Copper has donated $285,000 to Mesa-based United Food Bank to support the nonprofit’s mission and work in the Copper Corridor, tribal communities, and in the East Valley. The multi-year agreement through December 2028 comes at a critical time when there is record demand for food among all populations, including seniors and working families.

Community Engagement

Resources

Community Giving and Partnerships

Community Engagement Fact Sheet

Tribal Community Engagement Fact Sheet

Scholarship Program