Freeport-McMoRan today announced the publication of its updated Climate Report which details the work underway across its global business to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, advance the use of renewable energy, and understand and enhance the company’s resilience to future climate-related risks. The Climate Report reflects the company’s continued progress towards alignment with the current recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Some problems require a lot more time and patience to remedy than do others. Such is the case for the Safford Carryback Team as it works to tackle a stubborn challenge in the pursuit of value for Crush and Convey operations.

No section of belt along Safford’s conveyor line has been immune to carryback, a sticky ore material residue that adheres to a conveyor belt and is carried back toward the conveyance starting point rather than dropping onto another belt or a leach pad lift as intended. 

This week marks Employee Voter Registration Week – a national effort to encourage employees at U.S. companies like Freeport-McMoRan to register to vote. If you have not yet registered or need to update your information, now is a great time to do so. 

Every good celebration calls for a photo booth – here’s your chance to share your selfie for the first anniversary of Freeport Edge.

To commemorate the first year of employees using the Freeport Edge behaviors in their everyday work, the company is asking everyone to let loose – at least a little bit – and express themselves by taking a   photo from the comfort of wherever you happen to be working.

(September 22, 2021) Freeport-McMoRan Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share on FCX’s common stock payable on November 1, 2021, to stockholders of record as of October 15, 2021.

As previously reported on February 2, 2021, the Board adopted a financial policy for the allocation of cash flows aligned with FCX’s strategic objectives of maintaining a strong balance sheet, increasing cash returns to shareholders and advancing opportunities for future growth.

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 at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2021 in 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.

When the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum 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. 

El Abra may be celebrating its silver anniversary, but its rich history in copper production is getting all the attention. 

Since August 10, 1996, not only has El Abra been mining and producing copper cathode, it also has earned the Copper Mark designation, became the first private mining entity in Chile certified to meet the country’s strict standards on gender equality and work-life balance and has contributed significantly to the health and economic well-being of surrounding communities.

Tohono O’odham Nation tribal member Aiden Joaquin made personal history after becoming the first in his family with a university degree, thanks in part to financial support from the company’s Native American Scholarship program.

Staying focused on safety, health and innovation will drive company success despite the uncertainties of a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic and volatile fluctuations in the price of copper, said Josh Olmsted, President and Chief Operating Officer-Americas, during a recent virtual town hall with nearly 2,300 employees.