Resolution Copper Project
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Arizona, United States
Source: Discovery Alert
The Resolution Copper Project is a major underground copper mining operation in Arizona, structured as a joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP. It aims to supply approximately 25% of US domestic copper needs, supporting critical sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and defense. The project has faced extensive regulatory, environmental, and legal challenges over more than 26 years
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Metal
- Location
- Arizona, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Discovery Alert
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Original status | legal challenges |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Resolution Copper Project is a major underground copper mining operation in Arizona, structured as a joint venture between Rio Tinto and BHP. It aims to supply approximately 25% of US domestic copper needs, supporting critical sectors such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and defense. The project has faced extensive regulatory, environmental, and legal challenges over more than 26 years, including a recent court injunction blocking a key land transfer. |
Original sector | Mining |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Arizona |
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Source | Discovery Alert |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Metal |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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