Randy Seppala, 65, a career-long mining engineer, is the Operations and Maintenance Manager at Resolution Copper in Superior. During his tenure at Resolution, he’s overseen numerous projects, including sinking the Number 10 shaft. Today, he oversees surface and underground operations and maintenance with two huge responsibilities: * Maintaining existing and …
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Tonto Draft Land Management Plan released for public comment
PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2019 — The Tonto National Forest released a draft land management plan (draft forest plan) and draft environmental impact statement today for public review and comment. The draft forest plan reflects changes in social, economic and ecological conditions since the current plan was approved in 1985. It outlines the …
Read More »Women in Mining: Wendy Stanfel
“It’s incredibly challenging. That’s why I love it.” Resolution Copper Electrician Wendy Stanfel maintains critical electrical systems — oxygen and vibration sensors, water pumps, and ventilation — in the deepest single mine shaft in the country. “It’s a viciously cruel environment, highly mineralized water,” she explains. “Things have to be …
Read More »Rio Tinto and Cementation are hiring
Rio Tinto/ Resolution Copper Environmental Supervisor to assure a high standard of compliance and baseline data collection for environmental activities performed by contractors and employees. This role is a great opportunity to oversee an environmental sampling team and environmental monitoring program. This role supports data collection and management for regulatory compliance and baseline data …
Read More »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. Persons claiming such properties or having any …
Read More »Draft Wilderness Inventory Map and Evaluation Criteria Available for Public Review
PHOENIX, September 13, 2017—Tonto National Forest officials have developed a draft inventory map as part of the ongoing Wilderness Recommendation Process. The map is now available for public review. The Tonto National Forest (TNF) developed the final inventory criteria used to produce the draft inventory map after listening to public comments during public meetings and analyzing written comments during …
Read More »45-day Objection Period Begins August 26 on Draft Decision for Apache Leap Special Management Area Management Plan
PHOENIX, August 25, 2017 — Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth’s selection of the Proposed Action for the Apache Leap Special Management Area management plan – which recommends approval of the management plan while concurrently amending the forest plan — is subject to the pre-decisional objection procedures identified in 36 Code of …
Read More »Forest Service to Host Workshops, Seeks input on Proposed Copper Mine Tailings Facility
PHOENIX— 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. Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and columnists who …
Read More »Forest Officials to Meet Jan 12, with Town of Superior, Discuss Apache Leap
PHOENIX, January 10, 2017 — Tonto National Forest officials will meet with the Town of Superior’s mayor, town council and interested members of the public January 12 regarding establishment of the Congressionally-mandated Apache Leap Special Management Area. Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and columnists who contribute less …
Read More »Forest Service hosts 2nd public meeting on proposed mine
The Tonto National Forest held the second of four planned public meetings in Globe at the Elks Club last evening. Over sixty people attended and public comments and questions were heard for nearly three hours. What is “public scoping” and “EIS?” “Public Scoping” is the first step in the NEPA (National …
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