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Communities receive renewable drinking water

December 10, 2021/in Feature 1, News Release /by admin1

Native American communities in eastern Arizona will benefit from a new source of clean drinking water through a project sponsored by Resolution Copper

Vandalism at Oak Flat

November 3, 2021/in Feature 1, News Release /by admin1

We were saddened to hear of the thoughtless vandalism at Oak Flat. As a company, we have been committed to engagements and consultation with the Native American Tribes that have ancestral ties to the area. Through this dialogue

Water Use Statement

October 28, 2021/in Feature 1, News Release /by admin1

“Resolution Copper has already spent tens of millions of dollars to store enough surface water in the ground to sustain our operations for decades, which will result in a net zero impact to the groundwater when the stored water is recovered.”

Arizonans Support New Copper Production

October 1, 2021/in Feature 1, News Release /by admin1

New poll commissioned by Resolution Copper and conducted by OH Predictive Insights (OHPI) finds that support for a mine in the region

Inside the Never Sweat Tunnel

November 3, 2025/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy Corder

Completed 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

October 30, 2025/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy Corder

Every 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

October 16, 2025/in Blog, Feature 1 /by Troy Corder

From 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

October 13, 2025/in Blog, Feature 1, News Release /by Troy Corder

Rio 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.