El Abra Funds Projects to Protect the Cultural, Archaeological and Historical Heritage of the Province of El Loa
November 18, 2021 - Minera El Abra recently launched a second “Heritage Fund” to support a variety of initiatives that promote and preserve the culture and traditions of the Indigenous communities surrounding El Abra’s operations.
Company Vice President Honored for Contributions to Mining Industry
November 15, 2021 - Francisco Costabal’s contributions to the mining industry over a career that spans 50 years were honored at a recent trade event.
Costabal, Vice President-Business Development and Administration, was recognized in late October on the opening day of the 2021 Expomin mining fair in Santiago, Chile, with a special award recognizing his contributions to the mining industry.
Otters Thrive Near Atlantic Copper Operations
November 10, 2021 - Otters are pretty picky about where they call home. So a new study indicating that the small mammals are thriving in the wetlands near the company’s Atlantic Copper operations in Spain shows the smelter is a good neighbor.
Ryan M. Lance
Mr. Lance has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ConocoPhillips, one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, since 2012. He has 38 years of executive and operational experience in the oil and natural gas industry. His previous ConocoPhillips executive assignments included responsibility for international exploration and production, regional responsibility at various times for Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North America, and responsibility for technology, major projects, downstream strategy, integration and specialty functions. Mr.
Chino Answers Call from Kansas Town in Need
October 28, 2021 - Residents of a little town on the prairie can thank the good memory of the guy who runs the local power plant and the character of a good Samaritan 1,000 miles away for the smooth, reliable flow of electricity to their homes.
It’s a story that starts with two strangers and ends up connecting the 8,722 residents of Chanute, Kansas, with the 650 or so employees of New Mexico’s Chino operations and for that matter, the other 28,000 or so worldwide employees of Freeport-McMoRan.
Safford Gifts San Carlos Apache Tribe with Turquoise for Ceremonial Use
October 20, 2021 - The discovery of a rare mineral at the company’s Safford operation has presented a unique opportunity to support the traditions of an area tribe.
National Indonesian Games Showcase PTFI-financed Sports Complex
October 4, 2021 - Though they were delayed and very nearly canceled, the 20th Indonesian National Games are very much on in the house that Freeport built.
The Mimika Sports Complex, a glittering $33 million event venue and training facility funded by PT Freeport Indonesia, is one of four showcases for the Papua National Sports Week (PON) which is being held for the first time in the province of Papua. Check out this video of the MSC.
El Abra Engineer Receives Outstanding Woman in Mining Award
October 1, 2021 - María Eugenia Morales’ contributions to El Abra and her efforts to support the careers of her female colleagues have been recognized with the mining industry’s highest honor.
Morales, a Civil Industry Engineer at El Abra, recently received Chile’s Outstanding Woman in Mining 2021 award. This distinction honors the recipient’s experience and track record in her position on site, and it highlights the active role she has played in advancing female talent in positions historically filled by men.
Chino Operations Wins Sentinels of Safety Award
September 21, 2021 - The National Mining Association has honored Chino operations with a Sentinels of Safety Award for outstanding achievement in mine safety in 2019 and 2020.
Chino, which won the award for the Large Group Metal / Non-metal Mill category, was recognized at a ceremony held atMINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2021in Las Vegas on September 14. The association awards Sentinels of Safety annually to the nation’s safest mines, measured by a minimum of 4,000 injury-free hours. Chino won its last Sentinels of Safety award in 1969.
Climax Helps Create Reclamation Exhibit for National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
September 17, 2021 - When the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum in Colorado started brainstorming the idea for an exhibit on mining reclamation, the go-to for expertise on the topic was a no brainer: Climax Molybdenum.
With a longstanding record of responsible reclamation – not to mention two recent awards from the Colorado Department of Reclamation, Mining and Safety – Climax is well versed in responsible, sustainable practices.
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