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Resolution Copper Scholarships

260

Scholarships awarded

$38k

awarded annually

$900,000

total awarded

Since 2002, we’ve awarded over $900,000 in scholarships to more than 260 local students, helping to ensure that today’s students become tomorrow’s skilled professionals in Arizona’s mining industry. Our scholarship program offers up to $3,000 in financial assistance to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education, with a focus on encouraging promising students to explore careers in mining and STEM fields.

For more information on eligibility criteria and to apply for scholarships, please use the links below. The deadline for submissions for the upcoming school year is March 31.

For questions about scholarships or the application process, please email rcscholarships@riotinto.com or call 520.689.3409.

Our Work

The Descent: What It’s Like Traveling Nearly 7,000 Ft. Underground

From 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

When 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

Since 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.

Resolution Copper awards $110 million in US contracts to advance underground mine

Resolution Copper has awarded approximately $110 million in contracts to Major Drilling America Inc. and Redpath USA Corporation to advance exploration and underground development at the proposed Resolution Copper mine in Arizona.

Every gallon has a job: David’s work in water services

Before 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.

Resolution Copper Establishes $54 Million Tribal Trust

Resolution Copper has provided $54 million to establish the Resolution Copper Tribal Trust, a perpetual endowment that will deliver annual funding to eleven Tribal Nations located in Arizona and New Mexico for cultural preservation, education, youth development, workforce opportunities, language revitalization and other priorities they determine.

Q2 2026 Scorecard: Looking at the Numbers Behind Our Work

Every few months, we publish a scorecard to share where the project stands and what we've been working on. Numbers never tell the whole story, but they help show where we're making progress, where we're investing, and where our attention remains focused. 

Stewardship You Can See at Oak Flat Campground

If you're planning a visit to Oak Flat, here's the most important thing to know: Oak Flat Campground remains open.

Resolution Copper Awards $51,000 in Scholarships to 20 Local Students

Resolution Copper is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Program, awarding 20 scholarships totaling $51,000 to outstanding students from communities across the Copper Triangle.
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