Please join the IEFA as they welcome Payne Institute Director Dr. Morgan Bazilian presenting Arizona’s Copper Corridor: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth at the Phoenix Global Forum on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ.

ARIZONA’S COPPER CORRIDOR: A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
In Collaboration with Resolution Copper

Arizona’s Copper Corridor is poised to play a pivotal role in the global shift toward a sustainable, technology-driven economy. As one of the world’s most significant copper-producing regions, it sits at the crossroads of resource extraction, technological advancement, and clean energy development. How can Arizona harness its copper reserves to accelerate industrial electrification, expand renewable energy infrastructure, and support emerging technologies such as electric vehicles and advanced electronics? What are the broader economic implications of this sector’s growth, and how can it drive long-term prosperity while balancing environmental sustainability? What key enablers, ranging from policy frameworks and workforce development to infrastructure investments, should be prioritized to ensure the continued success and competitiveness of Arizona’s Copper Corridor in the evolving global economy?

SPEAKERS

Victoria Peacey, President and General Manager, Resolution Copper

Mila Besich, Mayor of Superior, Arizona

Tommy Beaudreau, Partner, WilmerHale

Morgan Bazilian, Director, Payne Institute and Professor of Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines

Moderated by Jordan Rose, Founder and President, Rose Law Group