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Meza-Cuadra, G., C. Pantano, and D. Oliver. 2018a. Resolution Copper Groundwater Flow Model - Predicted Flows to Block Cave. Memorandum. Greenwood Village, Colorado: WSP. September 28.

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Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2012. Results of Hydrochemical Characterization of Groundwater Upper Queen Creek/Devils Canyon Study Area: Resolution Copper Mining LLC, Pinal County, AZ. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. March 15.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2013. Surface Water Baseline Report: Devils Canyon, Mineral Creek and Queen Creek Watersheds, Resolution Copper Mining LLC, Pinal County, Arizona. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. May 16.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2016. Hydrochemistry Addendum Groundwater and Surface Water, Upper Queen Creek/Devils Canyon Study Area. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. August 11.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2017a. 2017 Oak Flat Surface Water Monitoring Program, Pinal County, Arizona. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. November 13.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2017b. Analysis of Groundwater Level Trends, Upper Queen Creek/Devils Canyon Study Area: Resolution Copper Mining LLC, Pinal County, Arizona. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. February 2.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2017c. Construction, Development, and Testing of Hydrologic Test Wells at the Near West Tailings Site: Resolution Copper, Pinal County, Arizona. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. October 18.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2017d. Surface Water Baseline Addendum: Upper Queen Creek, Devils Canyon, and Mineral Creek Watersheds. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. January 26.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2018. System-wide Hydrologic Water Flow Budget: Resolution Copper, Pinal County, Arizona. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. June 6.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2019a. Aquifer Testing Results for Skunk Camp Hydrogeological Investiation, Pinal and Gila Counties, Arizona. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates. November 7.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2019b. Monitoring and Mitigation Plan for Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems and Water Wells. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. April 12.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2020a. Conceptual Hydrogeologic Model: Skunk Camp Tailings Storage Facility Alternative. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates. June 29.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2020b. Monitoring and Mitigation Plan for Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems and Water Wells. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates. September 1.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2020c. Numerical Groundwater Flow Model for the Skunk Camp Tailings Storage Facility. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. July 17.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2020d. Response to Groundwater Work Group Action item WR-12: Assessment of Potential Sources of Impact in the Queen Valley Area. Project #: 605.1608. Technical memorandum. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates. April 20.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2020e. Skunk Camp Area Data Submittal - Response to Water Working Group Action Item WR-7. Project #: 605.1608. Technical memorandum. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. April 24.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2020f. Skunk Camp Water Quality Monitoring Program, Pinal and Gila Counties, Arizona. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc. August 28.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2020g. Summary of Results for 2020 Site Investigations at the Skunk Camp Storage Facility. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates. July 3.

Montgomery and Associates Inc. 2022. Monitoring and Mitigation Plan for Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems and Water Wells. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates. December 7.

Montgomery and Associates Inc., and Resolution Copper. 2016. Hydrograph Set for Current Hydrogeologic Monitoring Network, Resolution Copper Mining, LLC, Superior, Arizona. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates Inc.; Superior, Arizona: Resolution Copper. July 11.

Montgomery and Associates Inc., and WestLand Resources Inc. 2017. Spring and Seep Catalog, Resolution Copper Project Area, Upper Queen Creek and Devils Canyon Watersheds. Version 1.0. Prepared for Resolution Copper. Tucson, Arizona: Montgomery and Associates, Inc. and WestLand Resources, Inc. October 3.

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Morey, D. 2018b. Resolution Geology Working Group Meeting. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. June 12.

Morey, D. 2018c. Resolution Geology/Subsidence Workgroup Meeting. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. March 16.

Morey, D. 2018d. Resolution Groundwater WG #8 Meeting. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. May 15.

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Morey, D. 2020a. Resolution All Things Water Working Group Meeting. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. January 23.

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MWH Americas Inc. 2014. Final Resolution Copper Tailings Geochemical Characterization Data Summary Report. Steamboat Springs, Colorado: MWH Americas Inc. March.

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Newell, E. 2018a. Cultural Resources Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used, and Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E. 2018b. Environmental Justice Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used and Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E. 2018c. Livestock and Grazing Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used and Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E. 2018d. Noise and Vibration Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used and Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E. 2018e. Recreation Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used and Relevant Laws, Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E. 2018f. Socioeconomics Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used and Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E. 2018g. Soils and Vegetation Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used, Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E. 2018h. Transportation and Access Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used and Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E. 2018i. Tribal Values and Concerns Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used and Relevant Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E. 2018j. Wildlife Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used and Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

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Newell, E., and C. Garrett. 2018a. Geology, Minerals, and Subsidence Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used, Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E., and C. Garrett. 2018b. Public Health and Safety Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used, Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

Newell, E., and C. Garrett. 2018d. Water Resource Analysis: Assumptions, Methodology Used, Relevant Regulations, Laws, and Guidance, and Key Documents. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. August 6.

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