This is a regular column which attempts to answer frequently asked questions about mining in the area. What is mined in the area and how is it mined? The primary metals mined in our region include copper, smaller amounts of molybdenum, and trace amounts of gold and silver. Many mines …
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“This is what I’m meant to do,” according to Aimee Mundy-Ellison. In 1924, Hopkin Williams worked underground at the Old Dominion mine. 100 years later, his great granddaughter Aimee Mundy-Ellison works as Principal for Health Safety Environment at BHP in Miami. Responsible for fostering a health and safety culture, …
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*A new series for 2020-2021 will focus on frequently asked questions about mining in our region. Mining has occurred in our region for over 1000 years. Prehistoric mining by the Ho-Ho-Kam and Salado people focused primarily on jewelry making using turquoise, a copper mineral found in prevalent surface deposits. White …
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The challenge to design something 10 years in the future!” Anita Marks is a principal engineer, processing. In charge of the design of the concentrator to treat ore from the Resolution Copper underground mine, she is part of the team developing mine plans, tailings pipeline corridors, and a water sourcing …
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“It’s the people you work with that make the job.” On an afternoon in early March, Sherri Powell is talking to teenagers about opportunities in mining. It’s career day at a local high school, and after 12 years as a mining engineer, she’s the new recruitment coordinator for Capstone Mining …
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“It’s just a huge puzzle. I love that!” “I find it fascinating,” says Joanna Marshall, describing the small bits of rock she studies as a geologist for Resolution Copper. “It’s a huge jigsaw puzzle and you’re missing most of the pieces. You bring in your geological knowledge to create a …
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“Relationships are what my job is about.” Doing the right things as a company, according to Robin Bradford, is about being more than a good neighbor. “It’s about being a positive contributor to society,” she says, “above and beyond the economies of copper.” A Miami, AZ native, Robin and longtime …
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BHP just announced they will be closing half of the Old Dominion Historic Mine Park in order to complete site characterization and implement a final mine closure project for the tailings storage facilities contained therein. The park closure impacts 8 of the 13 trails, closes 2.4 of the 4.4 mile …
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The Smithsonian in Washington is confirming something area residents have known all along—the Gila County Historical Museum is special. So special, in fact, the Smithsonian chose the Museum in Globe for its pilot project, known as “Museum on Main Street” (MoMS), to develop a unique humanities-based exhibition about Americans at …
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In 2019, Pinto Valley Mine achieved its best safety record since Capstone took over in 2012. “Mining is very risky, but I would argue, it’s not dangerous,” says Safety Superintendent Tyler Vincent, “because we’re always thinking about the risks — what can happen, what can go wrong?” A lot can …
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