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The Descent: What It’s Like Traveling Nearly 7,000 Ft. Underground
/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy CorderFrom the surface, 7,000 ft. is hard to picture. It is just a number until you walk toward the shaft, pass beneath the headframe and reach the collar, where the scale starts to come into focus. The opening drops below, surrounded by steel, hoisting equipment and the systems that move people safely between the surface and the underground workings.
Testing What Matters Most: How One Team Helped Make Underground Refuge Chambers Even Safer
/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy CorderWhen people think about mine safety, they often picture hard hats, reflective clothing and safety inspections. Those are all important, but some of the most important safety work happens long before an emergency occurs, through planning, testing and preparation.
8 Billion Gallons Recycled: Our Commitment to Responsible Water Management
/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy CorderSince 2009, Resolution Copper has treated and provided more than 8 billion gallons of water for agricultural use in Arizona. It is a major milestone for a program that starts nearly 7,000 feet underground and ends in local farm fields.
Every gallon has a job: David’s work in water services
/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy CorderBefore anyone can mine copper nearly 7,000 feet underground, someone must move the water. That’s where David comes in. As Water Services Supervisor at Resolution Copper, David helps oversee the systems that treat water pumped from the mine workings while also supporting the site’s potable water system. It’s work that blends science, troubleshooting and teamwork, all with one goal: keeping water moving safely and putting it to good use.
United States Forest Service and Resolution Copper Complete Land Exchange
/in Feature 1, News Release /by Troy CorderThe 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.
Resolution Copper Donates $285,000 to United Food Bank
/in Blog, Feature 1, News Release /by Troy CorderResolution 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.
Statement regarding reintroduction of Save Oak Flat bill
/in News Release /by Troy Corder“The bill seeks to undo bipartisan legislation that was passed more than a decade ago, supported by administrations of both parties, and been upheld by federal courts at every level. It would stop a critical project that will deliver billions of dollars in economic benefit to Arizona, employ thousands of rural Arizonans, and secure a world-leading source of copper for the benefit of the American people for generations to come.”
Resolution Copper Completes Deepening and Rehabilitation of Historic No. 9 Shaft
/in Blog, Feature 1, News Release /by Troy CorderResolution Copper has reached a major milestone with the completion of its multi-year, $200 million rehabilitation and deepening of the historic No. 9 Shaft, a critical step in paving the way for one of the nation’s most important new sources of copper and critical minerals.