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.

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Ben Henderson presents to a group of enthusiastic students!

On April 22^nd 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.

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

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.

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.

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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