Arizona Governor Applauds Draft Decision For Resolution Copper Project
PHOENIX, AZ (STL.News) Governor Ducey today welcomed two federal documents that represent a critical step forward for the Resolution Copper Project, a mine that will ensure a reliable supply up to one billion pounds of copper annually.
"Arizona has a long history of responsible mining, showing that we can have a robust mining sector while protecting our environment and cultural history," said Governor Ducey. "My thanks to the USDA Forest Service for their partnership on a project that will benefit our mining industry, mining professionals, and entire state."
On June 2, 2020, Governor Ducey sent a letter to USDA Undersecretary Jim Hubbard urging the USDA to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scheduling process set forth in 2015. Today the USDA Forest Service is...