Mining-Induced Seismicity: Causes and Possible Impacts
This internal draft memorandum provides a summary of mining-induced seismicity as it may relate to the Resolution Copper Project block-caving mine currently proposed near Superior, Arizona. This document includes a brief discussion of the causes, mechanisms, and occurrences of induced seismicity, particularly as it relates to the proposed mine and possible impacts from the proposed mining activities.
BGC Engineering USA Inc. 2018b. Resolution Copper Project EIS - Mining-Induced Seismicity: Causes and Possible Impacts. Project No.: 1704004. Memorandum. Golden, Colorado: BGC Engineering USA Inc. July 9.
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Public Hearings
The Forest Service will host its remaining two public meetings in Queen Valley on October 8 and in Tempe on October 10.
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