Rio Tinto commits $144 million to advance Arizona copper project

Published Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 12:49 PM EST

Rio Tinto is committing $144 million to advance the Resolution Copper project in Arizona, financing additional drilling, engineering and infrastructure work. The company links long-term copper demand to AI, data centers, electrification and everyday appliances. The project is moving toward key permits and a future investment decision.

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