Resolution Copper Mine

planned

The Resolution Copper Project is a major copper mining development located in Arizona's Copper Triangle region. It is a joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP, aiming to supply approximately 25% of US copper demand for four decades. The project involves advanced underground block cave mining techniques to access a deep ore body more than a mile beneath the surface. The project faces environmental, indigenous cultural, and legal challenges, including opposition due to the impact on the sacred Oak Flat site and water resource concerns. The development timeline has been extended due to regulatory and legal hurdles, with ongoing efforts to secure permits and resolve legal challenges before construction and production can commence.