Atlantic Copper Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary

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July 15, 2020 - Atlantic Copper in Spain marks its golden anniversary and the innovation that has created one of the most energy-efficient copper smelters in the world.

For five decades, the largest copper smelter in the country has not only proven itself an industry leader but also a dedicated community partner to residents of Huelva, helping to enhance the Andalusia region’s demographic, economic and social development, especially since Freeport-McMoRan became its sole shareholder in 1993, said Javier Targhetta, President-Atlantic Copper.

Life Imitates Practice for Safford Rescue Team

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June 26, 2020 - It was déjà vu for Safford operation’s Rescue Team, who recently found themselves on familiar ground when they helped county and municipal emergency responders safely pull a 10 year old and a teen from a deep hole at a popular recreational area near the city of Safford, Arizona.

“(Frye Mesa) is the same spot where they’ve practiced rescue scenarios with Globe Fire Department, Graham County Search and Rescue, and teams from other company sites,” said Dora Bleak, Senior Supervisor Security-Safford.

Cerro Verde Upcycles Crates, Pallets to Donate to Schools

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June 17, 2020 - Wooden packing material destined for the landfill is finding new life as desks and chairs thanks to an upcycling program by Cerro Verde that fashions crates and pallets into new school furniture for Peruvian schoolchildren.

An impressive 4,296 pieces of furniture have been produced and donated to schools near Cerro Verde operations since the program’s start in 2012, helping to enrich the classroom environment and student learning while also reducing waste.

PT Freeport Indonesia Uses Best Technology Available to Test for Coronavirus

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June 1, 2020 - By acquiring the gold standard for coronavirus testing, PT Freeport Indonesia has completed the circle on protecting the company’s employees and the greater community.

“This is one part of an overall effort that includes contact tracing, other testing, social distancing and everything else we’ve been working on,” said Dr. Richard Vinroot, Vice President and company Medical Director. “But make no mistake, this is a very important part of that circle. Purchasing not one but two PCR units shows our commitment to protecting our people.”