Pima Area Labor Federation (PALF) passes resolution in support of Rosemont Copper and job creation

Building Trades sectors unite to catalyze PALF's support of Rosemont Copper mine

June 10, 2011 - TUCSON, AZ  The Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council (BTC) continues to advocate for increased employment opportunities in Arizona and national resource utilization that supports long-term economic recovery. Earlier this week, the BTC obtained the support of the Pima Area Labor Federation (PALF) for the Rosemont Copper Project located approximately 30 miles southeast of Tucson.

Mike Verbout, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 570 business manager, moved to support the Rosemont Copper Project at a Pima Area Labor Federation (PALF) gathering this week. Arizona Pipe Trades 469 Business Representative Larry Abril seconded the motion, urging other labor groups to back this innovative, job-creating project.

The motion passed by a vast margin in support of Rosemont Copper, demonstrating PALF's commitment to increasing employment and economic development opportunities - which in turn will help bolster national economic self-sufficiency by reducing the reliance on imports of foreign resources.

Verbout recognized the strong support and stated, "I was very happy to see the PALF come together and show overwhelming support for the Rosemont mine. It's a great project and it will be a big shot in the arm for Pima's economy."

Based on a recent economic impact study completed by Arizona State University, the Rosemont Copper Project will create 2,900 jobs sustained over 20 years, an annual economic impact of $900 million dollars, and $32 million in annual tax revenue for Arizona.

The Pima Area Labor Federation (PALF), southern Arizona subsidiary of the AFL-CIO, is a coalition of 25 affiliated labor unions in the Southern Arizona region, representing 58,000 members and their families.

www.pimaarealaborfederation.org

Rosemont Copper Project is located in an existing mining district and sets a high standard for sustainable mining practices, including using solar power, consuming less than half the water as traditional mines, and reclaiming the site as permanent open space by re-vegetating throughout the life of the mine. The location hosts a large reserve that may account for about 10 percent of US copper output once in production.

www.rosemontcopper.com