Florence Copper: Creating 360 Degrees of Value Through Sustainable Copper Mining

Unlike conventional mining, Florence Copper uses ISCR technology—a low-impact method of copper extraction with significant environmental advantages. The process eliminates the need for open-pit or underground excavation, waste rock piles and tailings storage facilities. By eliminating the need for blasting, hauling and crushing massive volumes of mineralized and non-mineralized material, Florence Copper is forecast to consume 78% less water and 65% less energy per unit of production compared to traditional open-pit copper mines in Arizona. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at Florence Copper will also be 75% lower than conventional open-pit mines in Arizona per pound of copper produced. The project is expected to be the lowest GHG and energy intensive copper producer in North America, supporting the global transition to a low-carbon economy with responsibly sourced copper. Once operational, Florence Copper’s ISCR wellfield and SX/EW processing plant will have an annual production capacity of 85 million pounds of LME Grade A copper per year for 22 years, generating significant economic benefits for Florence, Pinal County and the State of Arizona. These include $4.3 billion in economic activity and nearly 820 total jobs (direct, indirect and induced) over the project life.