Oak Flat in central Arizona is the subject of a tug of war between people in the historic mining town of Superior who want a huge copper mine developed there for its economic benefits
“Our town is going to be the most affected,” said the mayor. “What about our culture?”
Oak Flat is on Tonto National Forest property to be conveyed to Resolution under a land exchange Congress approved in a 2014 rider to a must-pass defense bill. Nosie said he believes many townspeople quietly back his fight, but “they cannot openly show their support for me.” Brenda Astor, Resolution’s principal adviser for Native affairs and a San Carlos Apache member, noted that dozens of other enrolled members also work for the mining company.
Superior was originally established in 1882 as the town of Hastings when the big mine was the Silver King, producing silver. The former mining towns of Globe and Miami are nearby, burrowed into mountains studded with saguaro cactus. Guzman, president of the nonprofit economic development corporation Rebuild Superior, said he remains hopeful the mine will prevail, but finds the delays frustrating after spending innumerable hours debating the environmental review.The talks have secured important gains for Superior, like ensuring protection of the town’s water supply and guaranteeing a minimum of $120 million in revenue to pay for police and fire services over the course of the project if it goes forward.
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