Resolution Copper project enters next phase of public consultation
15 Enero 2021 - 10:40AM
Business Wire
The Resolution Copper project has entered the next phase of
public consultation in the ongoing permitting process, led by the
US Forest Service, with the release of its independent Final
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Decisions on whether to invest fully in developing the project,
a proposed underground mine located in Arizona and one of the
world’s most significant undeveloped copper deposits, remain
subject to further permitting processes and a feasibility study
that will be conducted over several years.
Resolution Copper is committed to continuing its engagement with
Native American Tribes and working to seek consent before any
decision on the development of the project, consistent with the
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Statement on
Indigenous Peoples and Mining.
Resolution Copper started the permitting process in 2013, with
the US Forest Service leading a comprehensive, independent review
under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), over seven
years, and multiple Administrations.
Extensive consultation with 11 Native American Tribes and local
communities has guided significant changes to the project design
and measures including:
- The permanent protection of the culturally significant natural
feature of Apache Leap
- A Tribal Monitor program focused on cultural heritage
protection
- A partnership to protect and conserve culturally significant
Emory Oak groves across Arizona.
- Economic and community development agreements that can deliver
significant long-term benefits for the Superior community.
Rio Tinto chief executive Copper & Diamonds Arnaud Soirat
said, "Rio Tinto is committed to ongoing engagement with Native
American Tribes over the coming years to seek consent, before any
potential decision by the partners to invest in developing this
project.
“Consultation with Native American Tribes and local communities
has led to significant changes to the project and shaped an
extensive package of initiatives we expect to invest in across the
mine’s life, including cultural heritage, education, economic
development, environmental mitigation and recreation projects. This
is a starting point from which we are committed to continue
building constructive relationships through ongoing dialogue with
Native American Tribes.
“The Resolution Copper project will create high-quality jobs and
significant economic growth in Arizona, supplying up to one quarter
of the United States’ copper demand and supporting the country’s
low-carbon future.”
The Final EIS is now subject to 45 days of further public review
and comment before the US Forest Service issues a final record of
decision. After the US Forest Service process, further permitting
will be progressed with other authorities and a detailed
feasibility study completed over several years to inform investment
considerations on the project. When an investment decision is made,
Resolution Copper is expected to take around 10 years building
infrastructure to prepare for the commencement of mining.
Notes to editors
- Resolution Copper Mining is a limited liability company owned
55 per cent by Rio Tinto and 45 per cent by BHP. Funding is
proportional between the project partners.
- The project partners have spent over $2 billion (Rio Tinto
share $1.1 billion) to date to develop and permit the Resolution
Copper project, including reclamation of the historic Magma Copper
Mine site, sinking a second shaft to mining depth, rehabilitating
an existing shaft, extensive drilling and ore body testing, and the
permitting and public engagement process.
- The publication of the Final EIS triggers a land exchange
approved by Congress under the Obama Administration in 2015 that
will see Resolution transfer 5,459 acres of high value conservation
lands around Arizona to the Federal Government, in return taking
ownership of 2,422 acres.
- The US Forest Service’s full process schedule and other
detailed information on the NEPA process is available at
www.resolutionmineeis.us/documents/authors/usfs.
- The ICMM Statement on Indigenous Peoples and Mining sets out
its vision for relationships with Indigenous Peoples that are based
on mutual respect, meaningful engagement, trust and mutual benefit,
with Free, Prior and Informed Consent for mining projects based on
good faith negotiation.
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