Resolution Copper awards $110 million in contracts to Major Drilling America Inc. and Redpath USA Corporation for underground mine development
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Mining · Country: United States · Value: $110M · Announced: 2026-08-07
Resolution Copper awarded approximately $110 million in contracts to Major Drilling America Inc. and Redpath USA Corporation to advance exploration and underground development at the proposed Resolution Copper mine in Superior, Arizona. The contracts cover critical drilling and development activities essential for progressing the underground mine project. Major Drilling America Inc. and Redpath USA Corporation will provide specialized drilling services and technical expertise to support the mine's expansion. The project is expected to enhance copper supply security in the United States, addressing growing demand for critical minerals. The contracts mark a material step toward operationalizing the mine, which has faced regulatory and environmental scrutiny over the past decade.
Counterparties
- Resolution Copper (Developer)
- Redpath USA Corporation (Supplier)
- Major Drilling America Inc (Supplier)
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