COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP
Key Issues 2024
Early in 2024 the Community Working Group (CWG) and Resolution Copper formally adopted and signed a Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA). The GNA institutionalizes the work of the CWG and establishes how the mining company and community will continue to work together and resolve any potential issues throughout the life of the proposed mining operation. Signatories to the GNA include; Resolution Copper Mining, the Town of Superior, Town of Miami, Town of Kearny, Town of Winkelman, Gila County, Pinal County, the community of Queen Valley, community of Top of the World, the Superior Unified School District, the Arizona Trail Association, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, the Copper Community Alliance, Queen Valley Fire Department, Queen Valley Golf Association, Queen Valley Historical Society, Rebuild Superior, Legends of Superior Trail, Superior Chamber of Commerce, and the Superior Optimist Club.
Community Working Group Membership
In 2012, Resolution Copper sought a way to better understand the concerns of the community and establish more open and direct lines of communication for accurate information with the diverse stakeholders in this project. The Community Working Group was organized to begin these conversations. The first few CWG members were initially recruited by the facilitator, starting with a citizen who most vocally opposed the project, and the group has expanded over the years to include representatives of many perspectives and most Copper Triangle communities. Membership, operating principles, meeting agendas and speakers are decided by consensus of the group.
Meetings
The CWG has met about monthly since 2013. Signage and news releases publicize meetings and agendas and face-to-face meetings have been open and attended by the general public.Group size has typically ranged from between 17 and 25 members, with many attending since the beginning.
Their work includes research and deliberation about all aspects of mining and related impacts, making recommendations about many aspects of the project, and identifying and discussing community issues. They’ve invited numerous independent technical, regulatory, and legal experts to provide objective perspectives.
Meeting Summaries
Reports from monthly meetings and presentations are available here.
Attend a Meeting
CWG typically meets monthly at:
Town of Superior Office Building
Library Room
199 N Lobb Avenue
Become a Member
If you would like more information about joining the CWG, please complete this form.
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