LOCATION – PINAL COUNT Y, EAST OF SUPERIOR
ACRES – 2,422
OAK FLAT
The Oak Flat parcel and surrounding lands include approximately 2,422 acres of Tonto National
Forest lands intermingled with private lands owned by Resolution Copper.
Unpatented mining claims staked as early as 1917 cover this
suitable nesting place for birds of prey, and bats may inhabit
parcel except for 760 acres that were withdrawn from mineral
some of the historic mine shafts existing in the area. Protection
entry through executive order during the Eisenhower
of these important features is part of the planning process for
Administration. These 2,422 acres of federal land, which include
the Resolution Copper mine. Specific language in the bill calls
the withdrawal area, would be traded to Resolution Copper in the
for a management plan and significant limitations on surface
land exchange for more than 5,000 acres of high-value
uses within the easement area. This includes appropriate levels
conservation lands owned by the company in various Arizona
of non-motorized public access and use and other measures
locations.
to protect the open space and conservation values of Apache
Leap.
When the ownership of this parcel transfers to Resolution Copper,
access to some Oak Flat recreational sites will be limited or lost.
• To protect public safety, rock climbing and bouldering activities
This will include 16 campsites that are located on about 50 acres
ultimately will need to be relocated. Resolution Copper is
of the forest service parcel as well as portions of the parcel that
working with interested stakeholders, including members
are used for climbing and bouldering. The company is working
of the climbing community, to identify suitable alternative
with key stakeholders to identify alternatives to offset or mitigate
locations for rock climbing. Existing climbing sites are expected
these impacts. For example:
to remain accessible to the public during pre-feasibility mining
studies as long as they remain safe for use.
• In the land exchange, Resolution Copper will provide 110 acres
of its private land at Apache Leap to enhance the long-term
• Resolution Copper is working with the Town of Superior and
protection of the this escarpment, a large west-facing cliff that
other interested stakeholders to identify a suitable alternative
lies just west of the Oak Flat parcel. Apache Leap provides a
to the current campground at Oak Flat.
For more information visit:
resolutioncopper.com
OAK FLAT
LOCATION – PINAL COUNT Y, EAST OF SUPERIOR
ACRES – 2,422
The Oak Flat parcel rests in the heart of the historic Pioneer Mining District, is in relative close
proximity to several mining operations and adjacent to the company’s No. 9 and 10 shafts.
• After extensive surveys, one federally listed endangered
species, the Arizona hedgehog cactus, has been found on the
resources and will obtain the necessary clearances and
approvals to appropriately protect them.
federal parcel. Historic and prehistoric cultural and heritage
resources also have been identified. Resolution Copper
recognizes the value of these resources and will obtain the
necessary clearances and approvals to appropriately protect,
and if necessary, mitigate them.
• One federally listed endangered species, the Arizona hedgehog
cactus, has been found on the federal parcel. Historic and
pre-historic cultural and heritage resources have also been
identified. Resolution Copper recognizes the value of these
For more information visit:
resolutioncopper.com