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In the News
Friday, April 9th, 2010Superior Headstart fieldtrip
Thursday, September 24th, 2009On September 23rd, 17 students – accompanied by teachers, aides and parent volunteers – were treated to a story book reading at Resolution Copper’s Main Street office.
The story ‘Fall is Coming’, from the online storybook site, toddlerschool.net was read by employee Elizabeth Magallanez, while students enjoyed watching the illustrations on the flat screen TV. The reading was such a success that students requested another. ‘My Cat Tiger’ was the popular choice.
The visit is part of Superior Headstart’s monthly walking field trip program, aimed at educating students about their community. 2009 marks Resolution Copper’s second year of participation in the program.
RCM employee Elizabeth Magallanez participates in the Headstart fieldtrip
Resolution Copper on KJZZ radio
Friday, September 18th, 2009Today, from 11:20a.m. to 11:40a.m., Resolution Copper President and CEO David Salisbury, and Arizona Mining Reform Coalition’s Roger Featherstone, will appear on KJZZ’s ‘Here and Now’. Listen live online at kjzz.org
MAC-Ro Math Program
Friday, September 4th, 2009An initiative of the Rodel Foundation of Arizona, the MAC-Ro Math Program is aimed at raising math achievement of elementary 2nd and 3rd grade students. This highly successful program is currently utilized in nine Arizona counties. Resolution Copper is proud to bring this program to students at Superior’s John F. Kennedy Elementary School beginning with the 2009 fall semester.
http://www.rodelfoundationaz.org/Publications/Article.aspx?id=471
Join town hall meeting with Senator John McCain and Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar
Friday, August 14th, 2009Please join Resolution Copper Mining on Friday, August 21, for a community town hall meeting with Senator John McCain and Ken Salazar, Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior.
When: August 21, 2009, 11:00 a.m. (Secretary Salazar and Senator McCain are scheduled to arrive between 11 a.m. and noon; however we encourage you to arrive early to ensure you have a seat)
Where: Superior Junior/Senior High School Gymnasium – 100 Mary Drive, Superior, AZ 85173
Please note you will need to park in the west parking lot and enter the gym through the west end of the building.
In The News
Friday, August 7th, 2009Copper Country News – “Mining Rocks Block Party Coming Friday, August 21″
Copper Country News – “Copper Jumps Again, by Ted Lake”
Copper Country News – “Local Contractors Recognized for Mining Safety and Health Award…”
Arizona Silver Belt – “Reader speaks out against Resolution Copper project and Arizona politicians”
The Arizona Republic – “Proposed mine site to get visit by Interior”
The Arizona Republic – “Mine deal a detriment to future generations”
Land Exchange Bill Introduced in the House!
Friday, May 22nd, 2009We’re pleased to announce that the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, the legislation that will allow us to proceed with the development of our project, was introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick. You may have seen the article on this in the Arizona Republic. In the article David Salisbury pointed out that this introduction is the culmination of Congresswoman Kirkpatrick’s countless hours of meetings with stakeholders and her deliberate and thorough discussion of this matter with constituents regarding this important legislation.
We would like to thank Representative Kirkpatrick for her work on this legislation and applaud her efforts to collaborate with all of the stakeholders in this process. We realize that the introduction of our bill is a first step in a long process and look forward to working with her office as the bill progresses.
As someone following our project, I encourage you to share your input on this legislation with Representative Kirkpatrick. You can find her on Facebook or you can contact her office at:
Ann Kirkpatrick
1123 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Fax: (202) 226-9739
Resolution Copper sends students to “Anytown Arizona Summer Leadership Program”
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009Resolution Copper is sponsoring seven Copper Triangle high schools students’ participation in the Anytown Arizona Summer Leadership Program. This is the third year Resolution Copper has sponsored the weeklong camp that takes place in Prescott the week of July 18.
Pictured: Adam Hawkins, Resolution Copper and Jesse Zavala a freshman at Superior High School and Mayor of Superior Michael O. Hing
The Anytown Arizona program focuses on five key objectives: increasing a student’s self-esteem, building citizenship, personal responsibility and leadership abilities; fostering an appreciation of diversity; enhancing trust, mutual understanding and respect among diverse individuals; and improving communication and conflict resolution skills.
Pictured: Adam Hawkins, Resolution Copper, Sabrina Castillo a freshman at Superior High School and Mayor of Superior Michael O. Hing
Attendees at this year’s Anytown Arizona Summer Leadership Program are:
- Sabrina Castillo, freshman, Superior High School
- Jesse Zavala, freshman, Superior High School
- Monique James, junior, San Carlos High School
- Colt MacClennen, junior, Ray High School
- Elizabeth Guevra, sophomore, Liberty High School
- Eva Borquez, sophomore, Hayden High School
- Dillon Mills, junior, Miami High School
Lydelle Davies, Native American Advisor for RCM hosting discussion in Globe
Thursday, May 14th, 2009On Thursday, May 21, Lydelle Davies, Native American Advisor for Resolution Copper Mining will host a discussion on topics including the Resolution Copper project, the Land Exchange, and environmental and economic issues.
Accompanying Davies will be Resolution Copper president and CEO, David Salisbury. Davies and Salisbury will be on hand to discuss the project and answer questions directly from guests in attendance.
The event, on March 21, will be held at Gila Community College in the Gila Pueblo Campus, Room 522 from 6 – 8 p.m. If you’re curious about the project or have a specific question you’d like answered we invite you to come on down and participate.
Resolution Copper Receives Support from Arizona Daily Star
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009Last week the Arizona Republic wrote an article about Governor Jan Brewer’s support for the Resolution Copper Mining project and in response we addressed a few concerns voiced in the articles comments. On Sunday, the Arizona Daily Star published an article voicing their support for the effort so we wanted to take a moment to address a few of the concerns raised there as well.
Issue:
Gaining access to the ore body means Resolution Copper will harm the environment.
Response:
Resolution Copper is committed to running an environmentally friendly mining operation. You can see all of the steps being taken here, but in short, a few environmental measures include:
- Resolution Copper supports a multi-year, multi-million dollar cleanup of lands in and around Superior that have been affected by almost 100 years of mining activity.
- The proposed Resolution Project mine will be an underground operation with no open pits and no new plans for Greenfield tailings sites.
- After mining is complete, a detailed course of action will be taken to return the land to a productive and/or natural state.
- Resolution Copper has constructed a water treatment facility to prepare groundwater from old mine workings before it is discharged.
Issue:
Few jobs will be created and those that are won’t be available to the local community.
Response:
- Understanding that the project will generate a large amount of economic activity, Resolution Copper is working with local authorities to ensure the long-term economic health of the region. The company’s approach is to partner with the Town of Superior and the surrounding area to support the community’s vision for economic development and social stability.
- Our goal is to help with specific activities that will jumpstart a range of economic development activities and, over the long term, aid in the diversification of the local economy. To further this goal, Resolution Copper actively works with local and regional economic planning groups and provides a wide range of support for regional economic development.
For more information on Resolution Copper’s job creation effort, especially as it relates to the local communities, please click here.
* Economic and Fiscal Impact Study conducted by third-party consultant, Elliott D. Pollack & Company.