How is Rosemont Copper addressing environmental concerns?
First, Rosemont Copper will have to operate under several federal environmental laws and regulations. A partial list includes the National Environmental Policy Act; the Clean Air Act; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act); the Safe Drinking Water Act; the Solid Waste Disposal Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act; the Toxic Substance Control Act; and the Endangered Species Act. In addition, the project will have to conform to all state and local environmental regulations. Second, our own environmental policy incorporates pollution prevention goals through application of such concepts as “avoid, confine, and contain” all potential pollution sources at all stages of the mine development using best-available technology. While it is true that mining in the past has left its mark on the landscape, today there is a different public expectation – and a higher level of technology available to avoid and mitigate environmental impact. W
