Engineering and Mining Journal
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Resolution Copper Mining.)
Resolution copper project accomplished a key milestone completing construction of the 28-ft diameter Shaft No. 10 to a final depth of 6,943 ft. On November 18, the Resolution copper project accomplished a key milestone completing construction of the 28-ft diameter Shaft No. 10 to a final depth of 6,943 ft. This project has been used to gather geotechnical information needed to design a mine that is expected to produce 25% of the nation’s copper demand. Construction of the shaft began in 2008. Located near Superior, Arizona, the Resolution copper project is operated by Resolution Copper Mining, which is jointly owned by Rio Tinto (55%) and BHP Billiton (45%).
