Resolution Copper Mine Project Moves Forward
Slice of Agriculture Team
06/19/2025
Key highlights
- USDA posts final EIS and draft ROD for Resolution Copper Project on Tonto National Forest site.
- 1,500 jobs expected, with $149M in annual payroll and significant tax revenue boosts.
- Federal land transfer delayed until August 19, 2025, pending Federal Register notice.
- Project supports domestic mineral independence and national security.
- Aligns with Trump-era Executive Orders on energy and mineral production.
Source: USDA
Notable Quote
“ The Resolution Copper Project is a prime example of how we can harness America’s abundant resources to fuel growth in rural America, reduce our dependence on foreign imports, strengthen our supply chains, and enhance our national security. ”
Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary at U.S. Department of Agriculture
Why This Matters
This announcement marks a significant regulatory milestone in the development of the Resolution Copper Mine, a project expected to reshape the landscape of domestic mineral production. With the potential to generate massive economic returns and thousands of rural jobs, it plays a critical role in the broader national strategy of achieving mineral independence and fortifying defense-related supply chains. By fulfilling obligations under the National Defense Authorization Act, and aligning with longstanding federal energy policies, this initiative underscores a strategic pivot toward leveraging U.S.-based mineral resources for economic and national resilience.
