2007 Sustainable Development Report

• TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • About Resolution Copper
  • Sustainable Development: An Explanation
  • Stakeholder Assurance Review
  • Message from the President | The Land Exchange
  • 2007 Achievements and Challenges
    • Achievements
    • Challenges
  • Resolution Project Profile
    • The Resolution Project
    • Project Status
    • How We Operate
    • Resolution Project Development Steps | Pre-feasibility Study Update
  • Business Profile
    • Sustainable Business Development
    • Project Planning
    • Employee Training
    • Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Systems
    • Support of SD Policies and Regulatory Compliance
    • Government Affairs
  • Sustainable Development Performance/Targets
    • 2007 Sustainable Development Scorecard
    • Resolution Copper: 2008 Sustainable Development Targets
  • Social Well-Being
    • Safety First
    • Saftey Programs
    • Workforce Profile
    • 2007 Workforce Demographics
    • Employee Survey
    • Community Data
    • Social Well-Being
    • Consulting with Stakeholders
    • Attitudes Toward the Mine: 2007 Copper Triangle Stakeholders Survey/Result Highlights
    • Environment Is Top Concern of Those Surveyed
    • Other Concerns and Complaints
    • Philanthropy and Community Investment t
    • Community Engagement
    • Engaging with RCM Stakeholders - 2007
  • Economic Development
    • 2007 Highlights
    • Hiring Locally
    • Corporate Philanthropy
  • Environmental Stewardship
    • Care and Concern
    • Mining Approach
    • Graphic Overview of Block Caving
    • ISO 14001:2004 Certification Achieved
    • Rehabilitation Process
    • 2007 Environmental Incidents
    • Tailings Management
    • Water Management
    • MARRCO Railroad Endures
    • Environmental Impact Study
    • Environmental Partnerships/Environmental Highlights
    • Land Exchange of Critical Importance
  • Reader's Survey

Social Well-Being | Chapter Contents

Attitudes Toward the Mine: 2007 Copper Triangle Stakeholders Survey

Resolution Copper Mining regularly surveys stakeholders regarding their views of our proposed mine and the land exchange needed to develop it. In September 2007, a telephone survey was conducted of 304 adult heads of household living in an area known as the Copper Triangle. The survey encompassed the Arizona communities of Globe, Miami, Hayden, Kearny, Superior and Winkelman.

Statistics generated in the sample compared favorably with known population parameters for the area, which indicates that the sample is a representative microcosm of the population it was designed to represent. The study was designed and directed by Dr. Bruce D. Merrill, Professor Emeritus of Mass Communication and Director of the Media Research Program at Arizona State University. Dr. Merrill conducted the research as a consultant for Resolution Copper Mining.

Result Highlights:

• Copper mining tops the list of regional industries that are
perceived to be economically important. Ninety-seven percent
of respondents rated copper mining as important or very important
to the local economy. Other industries included cattle ranching
(95 percent), tourism (89 percent)and citrus farming (87 percent).

• There is strong support for development of the mine in Superior. Eighty-six percent of Copper Triangle residents are very or generally supportive of a new copper mine. Top reasons given were economic stimulation, revival of the area and job creation. More than one-half of all families (56 percent) say opening the mine is crucial or important for them and their families.

• There is strong support in the Copper Triangle for the proposed land exchange. Two-thirds of those interviewed approve of the land exchange, with 79 percent saying they want elected officials to work toward getting the mine opened. Sixty-two percent of all residents say they would sign a petition to support opening the mine.

• Resolution Copper Mining has a positive image in the area. Eighty percent say the company is doing a good job keeping people informed; 82 percent approve of the job the company is doing trying to protect the environment; and 81 percent give
Resolution Copper high marks for contributing to the community.

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