Resolution Copper Project
Sector: Metal • Location: Superior, Arizona, United States
Source: Farmonaut
The Resolution Copper Project is a large-scale copper mining operation by Rio Tinto in Superior, Arizona. It involves the extraction of approximately 1.78 billion tonnes of copper ore using block-caving mining methods beneath the surface to minimize land disturbance. The project includes advanced water management aiming to recycle up to 95% of water used, land reclamation plans to restore over 5,0
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Metal, Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials
- Location
- Superior, Arizona, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Farmonaut
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Original status | planned/under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Resolution Copper Project is a large-scale copper mining operation by Rio Tinto in Superior, Arizona. It involves the extraction of approximately 1.78 billion tonnes of copper ore using block-caving mining methods beneath the surface to minimize land disturbance. The project includes advanced water management aiming to recycle up to 95% of water used, land reclamation plans to restore over 5,000 acres for sustainable agriculture and forest restoration, and community engagement to balance mining with environmental stewardship and agricultural viability. |
Original sector | Mining |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Arizona |
City | Superior |
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Source | Farmonaut |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Metal, Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials |
Article published date | 2026-05-31 |
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