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Recent 9th Circuit Decision

“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 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.

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.

Statement attributable to Vicky Peacey, General Manager, Resolution Copper

We are pleased that the Ninth Circuit’s decision will stand. The Resolution Copper mine is vital to securing America’s energy future, infrastructure needs, and national defense with a domestic supply of copper and other critical minerals.

Blog Posts

Resolution Copper Donates $285,000 to United Food Bank

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.

Can Recycling Alone Meet Copper Demand? Let’s Talk Facts

Copper is one of those materials most people never think about until they really need it. It’s inside your phone. Your laptop. Hospital equipment. Power grids. Electric vehicles. Even renewable energy systems.

From Geology Roots to Modern Mining: Ginger’s Journey

For Ginger, mining isn’t just a career. It is a way to honor her father’s passion for geology and the Arizona landscape he loved. More than 30 years ago, her dad, a hydrogeologist, moved the family to Arizona drawn to the region’s geology, water systems, and the potential beneath the surface. He passed away 20 years ago, but his curiosity stayed with her.
“Working at the Resolution Copper project would have been a dream job for him,” she says. “Every time I go underground, I think of him. It feels like I’m walking the path he never got to take.”

Building Stronger Communities Together: December 2025

At Resolution Copper, our mission is to responsibly develop one of the world’s largest copper resources while creating lasting benefits for the communities around us. That means investing in education, supporting local economies, and partnering on initiatives that improve quality of life. Community engagement is not an add-on to our work. It is central to who we are and how we operate.