San Tan public meeting about water impacts of proposed Resolution Copper mine

Jan 11, 2026 | Arizona Mining Oversight, Oak Flat Mining | 0 comments

Thursday, Janaury 15, 2026

Please attend a presentation on January 15, 2026, in San Tan on the potential effects of the Resolution Copper mine pumping a vast amount of groundwater from the East Salt River Valley, adjacent to the newly incorporated town of San Tan Valley, Arizona.

When:     January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm

Where:     J.O. Combs Middle School, 37611 N. Pecan Creek Dr., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140

Who:         Dr. Steve Emerman (PhD Geophysics)

Dr. Emerman’s presentation is:

How to Turn Fresh Water into Toxic Waste:
The Resolution Copper Project as a Case Study

January 15, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM
J.O. Combs Middle School
37611 N. Pecan Creek Dr.
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140

September 10, 2019 5 to 8 p.m.
Superior Jr./Sr. High School
1500 Panther Drive
Superior, AZ

The presentation features Dr. Steven Emerman, PhD. Geophysiscs

Dr. Emerman bio:

  • M.A., Geophysics, Princeton University
  • Ph.D., Geophysics, Cornell University
  • Professor of Geology for 31 years
  • Over 70 peer-reviewed publications in mining, hydrology and geophysics
  • Co-Author of Safety First: Guidelines for Responsible Mine Tailings Management
  • Owner of Malach Consulting, specializing in environmental impacts of mining


Dr. Emerman

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