El Abra Receives Gender Equality Certification
August 27, 2020 - After more than two years of work – including site visits and workforce training programs – El Abra has received external recognition as the first private mining company in Chile to meet the country’s strict standards on gender equality and work-life balance.
Freeport-McMoRan's El Abra Operation in Chile Offers Free Training for Indigenous Leaders
August 13, 2020 - Minera El Abra, in partnership with the Institute of Public Affairs of the University of Chile (UC), have launched a free online training platform for indigenous communities in the Antofagasta Region.
29th New Plant Species Discovered in Papua
July 30, 2020 - Having a newly discovered plant species officially named after you would register as a single lifetime achievement for many. That makes PT Freeport Indonesia’s Pratita Puradyatmika two for two.
Morenci Employee Works 50 Years with Perfect Safety Record
July 21, 2020 - Working 50 years at a single company mine site is rare, but Joe Herrera took that one step further by not only working for five decades at Morenci, Ariz., but doing so with a perfect safety record. Watch the video.
Atlantic Copper Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
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
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.
Freeport-McMoRan Publishes Its 2019 Annual Report on Sustainability and Its 2019 Climate Report
June 19, 2020 - Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Cerro Verde Upcycles Crates, Pallets to Donate to Schools
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.
Company Named to The Civic 50 List for Commitment to Community
June 10, 2020 - Highlighting its role in setting the standard for corporate civic engagement, Freeport-McMoRan has made the list recognizing the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S. for the eighth year in a row, again selected as the Materials Sector Leader.
PT Freeport Indonesia Uses Best Technology Available to Test for Coronavirus
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.”
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