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
    • 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

Environment Is Top Concern of Those Surveyed

Of those who oppose the mine, environmental concerns are the top reasons for doing so. Twelve percent of those in the Copper Triangle (compared with 23 percent of Superior residents) are concerned with the loss of the Oak Flat campground which would go to Resolution Copper as part of the land exchange. Twenty-five percent of those in the Copper Triangle (compared with 19 percent of Superior residents) are concerned that development of the mine would negatively impact the land.

Summary results can be viewed on the Resolution Copper Mining website.

Results of this fall 2007 survey will help to drive communication tactics and focus during 2008. We also took a variety of steps throughout the last year to educate stakeholders about the company’s approach to their environmental concerns.

For example, a series of articles authored by Resolution Copper Mining’s past president John Rickus appeared in the Superior Sun and other community and regional newspapers to inform the public on the company’s stance regarding (among other topics):

• our commitment to providing access to the popular Oak Flat campground as long as it is safe to do so, and our resolve to locate a suitable replacement campground for hikers, campers and other nature enthusiasts

• the company’s environmental approach to water procurement and water management

• the environmental impact of a block cave mining approach and the steps we’re taking to ensure protection of the Apache Leap area once mining begins

For the benefit of local stakeholders, we opened the Resolution Mine Information office in downtown Superior and established our Project Information hotline–a phone service that allows stakeholders to ask questions or be placed in contact with a Resolution Copper Mining employee or manager.

We also held a series of forums to update stakeholders about the Resolution Project and to answer questions. And we were involved with community groups focused on environmental and economic development in Superior and surrounding areas.

In December 2007, we distributed the premiere edition of the Resolution Copper Issues Brief. The Issues Brief is a periodic publication intended to inform key Resolution Copper Mining stakeholders about the company’s priorities, challenges, plans and progress, as well as key developments from our parent company, Rio Tinto.

In all our communications and interactions with stakeholders, we strive for openness and transparency. We will survey stakeholders again in 2008.

View the pdf version here.