Partnering for Success

Resolution Copper's partnerships enable us to offer unique solutions to challenges in the areas of environmental, economic and social well-being. Whether sponsoring an after-school environmental club for Superior students or supporting regional economic development, we view partnerships as an integral part of the way we work within the community.

Progress is made possible by partnering with the following civic, environmental, educational, regional and state organizations:

• Audubon Arizona show/hide
  
  RCM and Audubon Arizona partner on initiatives to support bird conservation across Arizona. This includes designation of Important Bird Areas – areas that have tremendous value to birds for wintering, foraging, or nesting.
   
• Arizona Department of Commerce show/hide
  
  Resolution Copper's partnership with this government agency is furthering community development programs across Superior and the Copper Triangle region. Projects include bringing low-cost, high-speed wireless Internet access to the Greater Superior area; transforming a historic caboose into the downtown Superior Visitors Center; and participating in/supporting a range of local initiatives focused on tourism and workforce development.
   
• Arizona State University (ASU) show/hide
  
  ASU and Resolution Copper are partnering for a third year in a hands-on science and math program that will build student capacity and interest in these areas.
   
• Arizona Trail Association show/hide
  
  Resolution Copper and the Arizona Trail Association partner on the Copper Butte Project, developing one of the last unfinished sections of 800+-mile trail that connects the state’s north and south borders. This five-year partnership began in 2005 and includes a match from the Arizona Trail Association in the form of volunteer labor and administrative coordination among all partners. Resolution Copper employees and contractors volunteer time to trail building each year.
   
• Boyce Thompson Arboretum show/hide
  
  Resolution Copper's partnership with Boyce Thompson Arboretum includes financial and human resources support. The partnership enables students to visit the arboretum annually, and includes an annual International Migratory Bird Day celebration.
   
• The Nature Conservancy show/hide
  
  RCM and The Nature Conservancy partner to manage 7B Ranch, which will be given to the federal government as part of proposed land exchange. As partners, we also consult and collaborate with private landowners on conservation issues affecting the Lower San Pedro River.
   
• Town of Superior show/hide
  
  RCM partners with the Town of Superior in a number of ways that positively impact community development and economic diversification. RCM employees also volunteer their time to support local initiatives.
   
• University of Arizona (U of A) show/hide
  
  Resolution Copper provides support for a graduate student and for university mine design and geomechanics classes. RCM staff serve as guest lecturers and host Resolution Copper site tours for mining engineering students. The company and the university also coordinate on Mine Rescue Team training and are collaborating on projects with team members in the Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences. Resolution Copper’s president serves on the Industry Advisory Board for the university’s College of Mining and Geological Engineering. RCM also works in concert with the university on internships, scholarships and recruitment opportunities.