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Resolution Copper Mining project, US

22nd January 2021

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Resolution Copper Mining (RCM) project.

Location
Arizona, in the US.

Project Owner/s
Resolution Copper Mining, owned by Resolution Copper Company (55%), a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, and BHP Copper (45%) a subsidiary of BHP.

Project Description
Resolution is one of the most significant undeveloped copper deposits in the world.

When fully operational, the project has the potential to supply nearly 25% of the US’s copper demand.

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer mining district of Arizona.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Funding for the project is proportional among the project partners.

Planned Start/End Date
In January 2021, BHP reported that any mine construction is expected to be several years away and will be subject to additional regulatory and government approvals and stakeholder consultation, including with the relevant Native American tribes, to seek consent.

Latest Developments
On January 15, 2021, the final environmental-impact study was published for the RCM project.

The study and subsequent land exchange are steps in an independent governmental, social and environmental assessment and licensing process.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Resolution Copper Mining, tel +1520689 9374 or email info@resolutioncopper.com.
Resolution Copper Mining project information line, tel +1520689 3409.

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