Archive for the ‘The Environment’ Category
Friday, July 9th, 2010
“The Arboretum Rocks!” – a guided walking tour of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum- takes place the fourth Saturday of every month. Led by Ben Henderson, a Resolution Copper geologist, or Professor Steve Semken from ASU, participants learn about the rocks found at the arboretum as well as hear a summary of the geologic history of Arizona.
The primary focus of the walk is the rocks from the Superstition Mountains to the Pinal Mountains. In addition, information on the geologic history of 
Arizona that created the state’s great mineral wealth and brought about a legacy of mining is available.
The tour lasts from 1-2 hours, and questions are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring rocks from their own collection for identification by the tour guide.
For more information please contact the Boyce Thompson Arboretum event line 520.689.2811 or visit their website.
Tags: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Resolution Copper Mining, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, Superior AZ
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
In an April 2010 letter to the Committee on Natural Resources, the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) expressed opposition to S. 409 and H.R. 4880. Resolution Copper has responded to the issues raised by the ITCA that we believe warrant correction and clarification.
Tags: Committee on Natural Resources, H.R. 4880, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Resolution Copper Mining, S. 409, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
- Ben Henderson presents to a group of enthusiastic students!
On April 22nd Arizona Trail Association sponsored an Earth Day event for grade K-6 John F. Kennedy Elementary students at the Picket Post Trailhead near Superior. The beautiful backdrop of Picket Post Mountain and the great weather made for a wonderful event. In all, 247 students, 14 teachers and several parents were treated to trail hikes, wildlife and environmental displays and presentations by several local groups and businesses. Making a brief appearance at the event was the ever popular “Smokey the Bear.”
Resolution Copper geologist Ben Henderson, hosted a geology display complete with rocks, posters and a sample of everyday products created using the earth’s natural resources. The display, along with Ben’s presentation on the geology surrounding Superior, proved to be quite popular with students of all ages. Of particular interest to students were Ben’s comments on Picket Post and its volcanic history. Following each presentation students received a Resolution Copper “goodie” bag containing a water bottle, bookmarker, pencils and literature.
Tags: Arizona Trail Association, Earth Day, Resolution Copper Mining, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, Superior AZ
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Resolution Copper is pleased to announce the release of our 2009 Sustainable Development report.
The report tracks our progress, setbacks and challenges in three important areas: social well-being, economic development and environmental stewardship – areas that will allow us to contribute sustainable value well beyond the life of the mine we seek to build and operate.
Please e-mail your questions or comments to info@resolutioncopper.com
Tags: Resolution Copper Mining, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, sustainable development
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
Students discuss reclamation work
The Nature Club (made possible by a partnership between RCM, the Boyce Thompson Arboretum and John F. Kennedy Elementary) this week met at the Resolution Copper site for an overview of the project and the company’s environmental efforts.
Students were hosted by Casey McKeon and Senyssa Manriquez of the Environmental department, and were given a presentation on our reclamation work as well as an opportunity to view plants and rocks found on site. The Nature Club students seemed very interested in the work and shared their own thoughts of why Resolution Copper is in town and what mining is about.
Casey McKeon presents to Nature Club
Afterward, the group were given a tour of the Verde building (Superior’s former hospital now housing our offices) community room… and were excited about the chance to visit the “haunted” hospital.
Tags: environmental impact, Resolution Copper Mining, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, Superior AZ
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Resolution Copper Mining in conjunction with the Tonto National Forest Globe District and the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) sponsored a trail construction day on February 19, 2010.
Thirty-nine Resolution Copper employees and family members Resolution Copper employees, friends and family members were responsible for construction of approximately one-half mile of new trail – the first section of the Legends of Superior Trail.
For more details, please contact the Arizona Trail Association, www.aztrail.org.
Tags: Arizona Trail Association, Resolution Copper Mining, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, Superior AZ
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Friday, November 13th, 2009
The Resolution Copper Issues Brief is now available on our website. This periodic publication is intended to inform Resolution Copper stakeholders about the company’s priorities, challenges, plans and progress.
Tags: Resolution Copper Mining, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Resolution Copper has been awarded two prestigious awards in recognition of its outstanding safety performance.
Safety Superintendent Steve Gravley receives the ASMI award for No Lost Time Injuries 2008
The Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the National Mining Association (NMA) has honored Resolution Copper with a Sentinels of Safety Award in the Small Underground Metals category. The Sentinels of Safety is the most recognized, longest-standing award given for occupational safety and is awarded annually to mining operations in various operational categories. To qualify, the company worked over 52,000 man-hours without a lost time injury for the year 2008. Resolution Copper was also recognized by MSHA and the NMA in 2006 and 2007 with a Sentinels of Safety Certificate of Achievement in Safety for its outstanding safety record.
RCM Environmental Intern Senyssa Manriquez receives the Best Historic Preservation award
In addition to the national award, the Office of the Arizona State Mine Inspector formally recognized Resolution Copper for completing 2008 without a lost-time injury. The company was also awarded the ‘Best Historic Preservation’ award for its environmental reclamation efforts on the legacy mine site in Superior. Both awards were presented at the Arizona State Inspector’s First Annual Fall Mine Mixer on October 1.
RCM Safety Manager Mike Wegleitner presents at the conference
Tags: environmental impact, resolution copper, Sentinels of Safety, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, Superior AZ
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“The Arboretum Rocks!” – a guided walking tour of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum- takes place the fourth Saturday of every month. Led by Ben Henderson, a Resolution Copper geologist, or Professor Steve Semken from ASU, participants learn about the rocks found at the arboretum as well as hear a summary of the geologic history of Arizona.
Arizona that created the state’s great mineral wealth and brought about a legacy of mining is available.