News Releases
Comment Period for Proposed Copper Mine, Land Exchange Ends November 7
PHOENIX, October 22, 2019 — For Immediate Release.
Interested parties have until November 7, 2019, to submit comments regarding the Forest Service’s findings outlined in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange.
Upcoming Public Meetings Provide Opportunity to Comment on Environmental Findings for Proposed Copper Mine, Land Exchange
PHOENIX, October 4, 2019 — For Immediate Release.
The Forest Service will host its remaining two public meetings as it continues to collect comments on analysis and findings detailed in the Tonto’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange.
Tonto Officials Add Public Meeting to Acquire Comments on Environmental Findings for Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange
PHOENIX, September 26, 2019 — For Immediate Release.
The Forest Service will host a sixth public meeting on October 10 in Tempe, Arizona, to collect comments on analysis and findings detailed in the Tonto’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange.
Public Meetings Begin September 10 as Forest Service Seeks Feedback on Environmental Findings for Proposed Copper Mine, Land Exchange
PHOENIX, September 4, 2019 — For Immediate Release.
Tonto National Forest staff continue preparations for hosting the first two public meetings to discuss the Forest Service’s analysis in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange.
Tonto National Forest releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange
PHOENIX, August 9, 2019 — For Immediate Release.
Today the USDA Forest Service released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange for public review and comment.
Copper Mine Land Exchange Claims, Objection Period ends January 29
PHOENIX, January 17, 2018 — For Immediate Release.
The comment period for those with Federal or private land claims tied to the proposed land exchange between the Federal Government and Resolution Copper Mining LLC for a copper mine near Superior, Arizona, closes on January 29, 2018.
Copper Mine Land Exchange Claims, Objection Period Begin December 16
PHOENIX, December 15, 2017 — For Immediate Release.
As evaluations continue for the proposed land exchange between the Federal Government and Resolution Copper Mining LLC for a copper mine near Superior, Arizona, the Forest Service has established a comment period for those with Federal or private land claims.
Draft Alternatives Evaluation Report for Resolution Copper Project Available Online
PHOENIX, November 2, 2017 — For Immediate Release.
The Forest Service has developed a draft version of a report that documents the agency’s alternative development process for the Resolution Copper project.
Tonto Forest to Offer Online Opportunity for Public Viewpoints On Proposed Copper Mine Tailings Facility
PHOENIX, March 21, 2017 — For Immediate Release.
The Tonto National Forest will host two public workshops – March 21 in Superior, Arizona, and March 22 in Gilbert, Arizona -- to collect information on what the public deems important with regard to mine tailings as the Forest Service analyzes alternate locations for Resolution Copper’s proposed tailings facility.
Forest Service to Host Workshops, Seeks Input on Proposed Copper Mine Tailings Facility
PHOENIX, March 9, 2017 — For Immediate Release.
Tonto National Forest officials will conduct two public workshops in March to collect information on what the public deems important with regard to mine tailings as the Forest Service analyzes alternate locations for Resolution Copper’s proposed tailings facility.