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Leadership

Vicky Peacey

Vicky Peacey

President and General Manager

Vicky comes from a mining family- her father, sister, brother-in-law, and her husband are all miners. She attended the University of Western Ontario, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Geoscience and a Master of Science Degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering. From 2010 to 2021, Peacey was the Senior Manager Permitting and Approvals at Resolution Copper. She managed all federal, state and local agency approvals, agreements and permits and makes sure that the company is sensitive to the environment and cultural heritage. She has been with Rio Tinto since 2002.

Damian Sherlock

Damian Sherlock

General Manager, Studies

Damian is a Mechanical Engineer and mining professional with more than 20 years of experience in open cut and underground mining operations. He has held operational, corporate and project delivery roles. His expertise includes reliability engineering and maintenance management, turnaround management, procurement, business improvement, study and construction management. He has worked on several large mine development projects for Rio Tinto, including as Construction Manager for the Kestrel Mine Extension in Central Queensland, Australia and as Study Lead for the No. 9 Shaft feasibility study for Resolution Copper.

Sterling Hundley

Sterling Hundley

Financial Operations Officer

Sterling oversees Resolution Copper’s financial planning, reporting, accounting, treasury and other commercial aspects of the business. He has been with Resolution Copper since 2006 and has over three decades of finance experience, including 16 years in the oil & gas industry with ConocoPhillips where he led financial reporting activities for the company’s Risk Management and Remediation team. Sterling is a certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University.

Willard Antone III

Willard Antone III

Senior Manager, Permitting, Approvals and Cultural Heritage

Willard Antone III is a member of the Gila River Indian Community and Senior Manager Permitting, Approvals and Cultural Heritage for the Resolution Copper Project. Before he came to Resolution Copper he was the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality for the Gila River Indian Community with management responsibility for a broad range of programs including air quality, pesticides, waste, water quality and wildlife. He holds a bachelor degree in Public Policy and Public Service from Arizona State University.

Rob Tobin

Rob Tobin

Manager, Underground Operations & Maintenance

Rob leads the Underground Operations & Maintenance Team, which is responsible for maintaining and operating the underground critical assets. Before joining Resolution Copper, Rob worked for Cementation on shaft sinking projects in Timmins Ontario Canada, Sudbury Ontario Canada, and 10 Shaft at Resolution Copper as an Electrical Superintendent. He has a Business Administration and Marketing Diploma from Canadore College, and an Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma from Cambrian College. Rob has been with Resolution Copper since 2017.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan Ewing

Manager, Surface Operations & Maintenance

Ryan is the Manager of Surface Operations & Maintenance at Resolution Copper, which consists of electrical and mechanical maintenance, water treatment plant operations, site construction and reclamation, maintenance planning, reliability and engineering. He has a mechanical engineering degree from Lakehead University and an MBA through the University of Athabasca.

Brad Lingard

Brad Lingard

Business Partner, Health, Safety, Environment & Security

Brad leads the Resolution Copper Health, Safety, Environment & Security team supporting the plan to permit and build a safe and environmentally sensitive mine. Before joining Resolution Copper, Brad led HSE teams at other Rio Tinto operations and projects in the US, Peru & Australia and has been with Rio Tinto since 2001.

Tyson Nansel

Tyson Nansel

Principal Advisor, Communications

Tyson manages Resolution Copper’s internal and external communications. Before he came to Resolution Copper, Tyson was the Vice President of External Affairs for the United Food Bank in the metro Phoenix Area. He has been with Resolution Copper since 2022 and has over 10 years of experience working in Communications and Public Relations. Tyson has a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Arizona State University and is an Arizona native.

Our Work

2024 Most Influential Women in Arizona includes Vicky Peacey

Vicky was featured on the cover of the July issue issue of Az Business magazine, profiled inside the magazine, and will be honored at the corresponding Most Influential Women in Arizona celebration dinner on Thursday, Aug. 22, at Chateau Luxe at 1175 E. Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix, 85024.

Celebrating World Indigenous Peoples Day: Honoring Jacob Casoose’s Journey

Jacob Casoose is more than just a valued employee; he is a loving husband, devoted father, cherished brother, and a friend to many. As a proud member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, Jacob understands the unique challenges Indigenous communities face in finding meaningful employment and opportunities.

Pioneering Progress: The Mini Work Deck at #10 Shaft

At Resolution Copper, innovation drives us forward. Our latest advancement, the Mini Work Deck for the #10 Shaft, exemplifies our commitment to improving safety, efficiency, and productivity in mining operations.

Celebrating Unity and Achievement: A Week to Remember at NABINation

As the 21st Annual Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) drew to a close, we at Resolution Copper were in awe of a truly unique week of empowerment, community, and celebration. Being the presenting sponsor for this year's event, held in Phoenix, Arizona, was an honor and a rare and profound privilege for our team and tribal employees.

Successful Completion of No. 9 Shaft Sinking Galloway Project

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the No. 9 Shaft Sinking Galloway project, a critical endeavor that brings the No. 9 Shaft up to the 2024 standards of Resolution Copper, Rio Tinto, and Redpath. This project was essential to ensure the safe deepening of No. 9 Shaft, involving comprehensive structural and electrical upgrades.

Resolution Copper 2023 Yearend Review

Throughout my career with Resolution Copper, I have been constantly impressed by the hundreds of people who keep the operation running, and 2023 was no different. In becoming President and General Manager in March 2023, I’ve continued to see the best of our team

RESOLUTION COPPER AND THE SUPERIOR, AZ COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP SIGN LANDMARK GOOD NEIGHBOR AGREEMENT

Representatives from Resolution Copper and communities and organizations sign Good Neighbor Agreement

Statement regarding Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals en banc ruling in the Apache Stronghold v. United States

We welcome the Ninth Circuit’s decision to uphold the lower court’s ruling.

Arizona’s mining potential noticed by national energy and Congressional leaders

The Copper State has seen increased interest from industry leaders and government representatives as the push to bolster American mining capabilities gains momentum.