Company-funded Soccer Academy Captures National Youth Championship

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May 30, 2025 - A soccer academy sponsored by PT Freeport Indonesia recently went undefeated in a national tournament to capture the championship in its age group.
The Papua Football Academy, based in Timika, defeated six top-tier teams from around Indonesia to win the championship in its age group at the Barati International Cup 2025.The tournament culminated with PSA securing a 1-0 win over Palembon FC Bojonegoro in the final match.

Around the Company in Pictures: International Mine Rescue Competition

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May 23, 2025 - A Freeport-sponsored collegiate team recently captured second place in a competition that tests the ability of mining professionals to rescue their colleagues who are in harm’s way.

The Colorado School of Mines finished second among nine collegiate teams that participated in the 2025 International Mine Rescue Competition, which presented a series of intense, real-world mine rescue challenges. In addition to finishing second overall, the Colorado School of Mines captured first place in the Team Tech Operations and second in the Underground Rescue categories.

Bagdad’s Autonomous Command Center Comes Online

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May 21, 2025 - A bold vision for the future of mining is becoming reality. The new autonomous command center at the company’s Bagdad, Arizona, site officially is up and running, marking a major step forward in the site’s journey to autonomous haulage.

Built from the ground up, this custom-designed facility now serves as the center of Bagdad’s mining operations. It brings traditional dispatch and autonomous control together in one space, driving more connected, responsive operations across the site.