Resolution Copper Mining, LLC (Resolution or RCM), proposes to continue previously approved exploration operations and conduct various new activities associated with the planning stages for copper mining within Tonto National Forest.

The total area of construction activity, including existing road surfaces, is approximately 83 acres. Proposed new construction disturbance would occur on a total of 46.82 acres, of which 37.67 acres are on National Forest System Lands, 6.49 acres are on State Trust lands, and 2.66 acres are on privately held lands. The proposed new construction activities and the Previously Authorized Activities as described in the Pre-feasibility Plan of Operations are referred to as the Pre-feasibility Activities