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Rosemont Copper Company Employment When the Rosemont Copper Mine is in full operation, the company anticipates employing an estimated 500 professionals, trades and labor over a period of 20 to 25 years. That will be in addition to the approximately 1,000 people who will be employed during construction and in support roles while the mine is in operation - employment for some 1,500 Arizona families for a full generation. Historically, mining jobs are among the highest-paying positions in Arizona.
Even though the Rosemont Copper project is still in the planning stages, we welcome inquiries from local residents seeking future employment.
INFORMATION ON OTHER ROSEMONT COPPER OPPORTUNITIES:
In addition, at least another 1,000 indirect service and support jobs will be created, These indirect jobs will be for contractors and vendors providing goods and services to mine operations during the nearly two decades of operation.
Up to 1000 construction jobs will be available for the on-site construction phase. Building Rosemont Copper facilities should take 18 months, beginning as soon as all government permits are in place.
Construction of Rosemont Copper is expected to employ workers 10 hours per day, five days a week over 18 months. Employee levels will increase to about 125 in the second month and will peak at about 900 in the seventh month. Peak employment will be maintained for about five months. As construction is completed, the number of jobs will decline to about 225 by month 16 with 45 staff wrapping up the work by the last month.
Reclamation that begins on Day 1
This movie illustrates the detailed plan of operations for the life of the mine, including reclamation that begins on Day 1. Rosemont will recharge the groundwater it uses, and already has water stored ahead. The reclamation plan must be guaranteed, with bonds, prior to receiving any permits to operate.
The first stages of a State-of-the-art greenhouse study, commissioned by Rosemont Copper and undertaken by Dr. Richard Fehmi of the University of Arizona School of Natural Resources, have been completed.
The studies were performed for the purpose of identifying optimum plant species for revegetation. 
The first stages of a State-of-the-art greenhouse study, commissioned by Rosemont Copper and undertaken by Dr. Jeffrey Fehmi of the University of Arizona School of Natural Resources, have been completed. The studies were performed for the purpose of identifying optimum plant species for revegetation.
Twenty-nine species were chosen for the greenhouse evaluation. The selected species are native and represent the highest condition native plant communities. This array of plants maximizes the ability to select a successful mix at the end of greenhouse testing and will allow the final seed mix to have the components of a resilient and productive system. The species chosen for inclusion are currently available from large-scale commercial seed vendors and meet the NRCS's ecological site description.
In the spring of 2009 test plots at the facility site will be cleared and planted with a variety of successfully greenhouse tested seed mixes. These field tests will continue until the ideal seed mix has been established. To support revegetation activities, Rosemont Copper has created the Rosemont Cattle Company with the intention of using cattle as a part of the seedbed preparation process.
Native seeds can be difficult to grow and reproduce. Cattle come into play in a big way to assist in this process. Seeds do better if incorporated into the soil so they don't dry out and blow away. Cattle hooves can press the seed into the soil where it has a better chance of survival. Grazing cattle create textured soil which helps capture water and nutrients.
The natural action of cattle grazing help stimulate vegetable growth by trampling weeds and eating weed flowers. In addition, the production of manure provides benefits for reclaimed lands. Cattle can be utilized in areas of poor growth to concentrate manure to increase microorganism populations and soil fertility.
The use of cattle in soil development has been proven to be very successful. Much of the outer surface of the Rosemont Ridge landform will be suitable for grazing once vegetation is established. The post-mining use of this facility will include ongoing ranching.
The Rosemont mine is designed to employ reclamation practices from the start of mining activities.
 As part of the revegetation efforts, Rosemont has established a 30,000 acre working ranch that is committed to natural, non-confined ranching techniques. Rosemont cattle will be raised in enviromentally friendly conditions with no hormones, no antibiotics and they will be completely range fed.
To assist in the revegetation and reclamation effort, Rosemont Copper has established a 30,000 acre working cattle ranch about 30 miles south of Tucson, AZ. The ranching operation will be professionally managed by Tom Kay and he will oversee a herd of 500 to 550 beef cattle. The Rosemont ranch will have no dairy cows.
Rosemont will be using the latest in natural, non-confined ranching techniques . Rosemont cattle will be raised in enviromentally friendly conditions with no hormones, no antibiotics and they will be completely range fed.
TOM KAY, MANAGER OF RANCH OPERATIONS
Tom joined Rosemont Copper after operating his own ranch in the Four Corners region near Mesa Verde, Colorado for nearly 20 years. He is responsible for the daily operations of Rosemont, including property infrastructure care, ranch equipment maintenance and livestock oversight.
"You've got to love being a cowboy. You don't do it for the money. No day's the same when you're working with the cattle, fixing fences, fixing a truck, whatever needs to be done to keep the ranch running smoothly. I was involved back before a lot of the work that's been done in the region. We've got to have copper, so we might as well find ways for this to be a win-win for all involved. We need copper, but we don't need to tear everything up in the process. This is going to be a working ranch throughout. I respect their vision, their approach, their plans. I'm enthusiastic."
Minerals at Rosemont Copper
Rosemont Copper has a rare combination of copper, molybdenum, silver and gold in what is one of the largest unmined surface deposits in the county. Just what are these minerals and why are they so useful?
Copper
Size of deposit: 4.2 billion pounds
Annual production: 220 million pounds
% of total US production: 10%
Annual production will satisfy 5% of U.S. needs
Uses: Electronics, aerospace components, computers, telephones, audio and visual equipment, money, electrical wiring, diesel engines, jet aircraft, submarines, subway cars, plumbing, roofing, appliances, flatware, furniture and much more.
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 Molybdenum
Size of deposit: 95 million pounds
Annual production: 4.7 million pounds
Uses: Molybdenum is used principally as an alloying agent in steel and cast iron to improve hardness, strength, toughness, and wear and corrosion resistance.
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 Silver
Size of deposit: 50 million ounces
Annual production: 2.5 million ounces
Uses: Jewelry and silverware, batteries, bearings, electronics, electroplating, photography, medical applications, mirrors and coatings, solar energy and water purification, and much more.
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 Gold
Size of deposit: 300 thousand ounces
Annual production: 15 thousand ounces
Uses: Currency, jewelry, electronics, medical & dental applications, lasers, industrial equipment and much more.
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