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Current Status

In January 2021, the USFS published a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), but it was rescinded in March 2021 to allow for further review and tribal consultation. On April 17, 2025, the USFS issued a 60-day notice of its intent to republish the FEIS and Draft Record of Decision (DROD), marking an important step forward in the federal permitting process. During this time, Resolution Copper continues to consult and partner with local communities and Native American Tribes to guide the development of the project and the benefits it will deliver.

Once the Final EIS is republished and the Record of Decision (ROD) is released, the public has 45 days to object to the decision, and the USFS must respond and address any concerns within 90 days. Once this period is complete, and we receive a Final ROD and the USFS can issue a final approved plan of operations.

The Resolution Copper project can only move forward and eventually begin producing copper once the Final ROD is issued and all required federal, state, and local permits are obtained.
As we look to the future, copper is key to climate action and a low-carbon world. We believe we can make a positive contribution to this new world; not only by providing natural resources but also by delivering social benefits in terms of employment and economic opportunities and taking care to avoid or lessen impacts on the environment, culture, and heritage.

You can learn more about the rigorous permitting process here.

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Our Work

Resolution Copper Honored with 2025 Rocky Mountain Mining Institute Safety Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

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.

One Shift, One Team: A Big Win at 10 Shaft

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.

Celebrating Indigenous Youth at NABI 2025

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.

Cultural Commitments: Preserving What Matters Most

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.

Smarter Stewardship: Setting a New Standard for Land and Water Use

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.

Local Support for Resolution Copper: How Mining Is Building Opportunities

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.

Powering Economic Growth in Arizona

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.

Resolution Copper welcomes the republication of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)

Resolution Copper welcomes today’s republication of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS)—a positive step forward for the project. This republication allows the USFS to advance the congressionally mandated land exchange, enabling future underground mine development and placing thousands of acres of land into permanent conservation.

From Apprentice to Mentor: Powering the Future

At Resolution Copper, we’re not just building a mine. We’re investing in people and lifelong careers. Carlos’ mining journey started just a few miles from where he works today. A 2006 graduate of Superior High School, he grew up watching the legacy of mining shape his hometown. He didn’t wait long to jump in by 2007, he was underground, working on Shaft #9 with Cementation.