The 1872 Mining Act: Protects the American Economy and Workers; Powers Arizona and America's Sustainable Future
Our renewable future depends on copper, yet today 34 percent of our supply comes from abroad.
That is one reason why the General Mining Act of 1872 continues to guarantee the ability to mine claims such as Rosemont’s that are essential for our nation’s economic competitiveness. The Act states:
With the latest mining technologies, Rosemont Copper will set a standard for sustainable practices, including using solar power, consuming less than half the water as traditional mines, and reclaiming the site as permanent open space by revegetating throughout the life of the mine.
From the early Native Americans who dug for minerals, to the rugged pioneers who settled the state in search of a better life, to the hard working men and women today who produce more copper than every other state combined - mining has always been a part of Arizona.
Rosemont Copper’s vision is to utilize sustainable mining practices to create a bridge from Arizona’s mining past to a high-tech, renewable future.
Copper is Essential to a Sustainable Future for Arizona and America
