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Inside the Never Sweat Tunnel
/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy CorderCompleted in 1973 by the Magma Copper Company, the Never Sweat Tunnel stretches 8,600 feet (1.6 miles) long and sits at a depth of 1,100 feet. At the time, it came with a hefty price tag of $74 million, but what it delivered was priceless. It created a direct underground connection between the East and West Plant sites.
Honoring Mine Rescue Day
/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy CorderEvery October 30, Mine Rescue Day reminds us of the quiet heroes who train for the worst so they can help others stay safe in emergency situations. These volunteers don’t seek the spotlight. They prepare, practice, and show up when it matters most.
Powering Progress: 8 Shaft VFD Upgrade Delivers Big Wins
/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy CorderFrom September 8–24, Resolution Copper completed a major infrastructure upgrade at the historic Magma Mine’s 8 Shaft, replacing a 20-year-old 480V variable frequency drive (VFD) with a new 5KV unit.
Resolution Copper Donates $1 Million to Support Globe-Miami Flood Relief Efforts
/in Blog, Feature 1, News Release /by Troy CorderRio Tinto, the majority owner of Resolution Copper, has donated $1 million to support flood relief efforts in the City of Globe and Town of Miami, following devastating flash floods in late September and additional flooding that occurred this past weekend, causing widespread damage to local communities and businesses.
Resolution Copper Receives Rocky Mountain Mining Institute Safety Award For Second Year In A Row
/in Feature 1, News Release /by Troy CorderResolution Copper accepted the Rocky Mountain Mining Institute’s (RMMI) 2023 Safety Award for Small Underground Mine. For the second year in a row, Resolution Copper is identified as the safest among
Resolution Copper Teams Up with Local Institutions to Help Protect Native Plants
/in Feature 1, News Release /by Troy CorderAs residents of the Copper Triangle, Resolution Copper employees take great pride in our efforts to preserve and restore the areas that so many unique, native species call home.
Resolution Copper Names Victoria Peacey As President and General Manager
/in Feature 1, News Release /by Troy CorderA longtime copper and mining industry veteran who has served as acting Project Director since the summer, Peacey has held a number of leadership roles at
Arizona Mining Association Awards Resolution Copper 2022 SPADE Award
/in Feature 1, News Release /by Troy CorderThe Arizona Mining Association (AMA) awarded Resolution Copper the 2022 Sustainability, Preservation, and Diversity in the Environment Award (SPADE) for Public Education.