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    Freeport-McMoRan Awards Grant for Tech Park in Sahuarita, Arizona Image

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    01-21-20

    Freeport-McMoRan Awards Grant for Tech Park in Sahuarita, Arizona

    The Town of Sahuarita, Arizona, broke ground on construction of the Sahuarita Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center (SAMTEC).

    Freeport-McMoRan’s Sierrita copper mine is located near Sahuarita, AZ, and recently awarded a grant of $335,000 toward construction of the 32,000-square-foot...

    Freeport Cobalt, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Recognized for Responsible Mineral Sourcing Image

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    01-02-20

    Freeport Cobalt, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Recognized for Responsible Mineral Sourcing

    Freeport Cobalt, a Freeport-McMoRan company, was recognized as a Conformant Refiner by the Responsible Minerals Initiative for its ethical processing of responsibly sourced minerals.
    El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Provides Free Technical Training for Chileans Image

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    12-12-19

    El Abra, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Provides Free Technical Training for Chileans

    Minera El Abra, in partnership with the Mining Talent Veins program of Fundación Chile, and with the support of the Municipality of Tocopilla, provided free certified training in welding and solar panel installation. The goal is to increase the employability of community members.

    The cours...

    Freeport-McMoRan Manages Positive Contributions to Climate Solutions Through Consumption of Renewable Power Image

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    11-01-19

    Freeport-McMoRan Manages Positive Contributions to Climate Solutions Through Consumption of Renewable Power

    Freeport-McMoRan recognizes that climate change poses significant near-term, medium-term and longer-term challenges for society. The company aims to manage and mitigate, to the extent possible, associated risks to their business with the ambition of being a net positive contributor to climate sol...

    Freeport-McMoRan Employees Volunteer in Their Communities Image

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    10-25-19

    Freeport-McMoRan Employees Volunteer in Their Communities

    Freeport-McMoRan employees volunteered over 3,000 hours during this year’s Global Volunteer Month, doing everything from planting trees to holding food and diaper drives.

    More than 960 employees across 22 Freeport-McMoRan sites participated in 42 events in April.

    To learn more about...

    Freeport-McMoRan Grants $20,000 for Boys and Girls Club Robotics Program Image

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    09-26-19

    Freeport-McMoRan Grants $20,000 for Boys and Girls Club Robotics Program

    Freeport-McMoRan awarded The Boys and Girls Club of the Gila Valley a $20,000 grant for its Robotics Team named the Nerdy Newbs to compete at the Arizona North Regional Robotics Competition held at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.

    The equipment and competition entries for...

    Teck Releases 2019 Climate Action & Portfolio Resilience Report Image

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    09-04-19

    Teck Releases 2019 Climate Action & Portfolio Resilience Report

     Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today released its second Climate Action and Portfolio Resilience report, outlining how Teck will continue to creat...

    Pact Provides Investment in Tala to Increase Access to Financial Services for Underserved Groups Image

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    08-27-19

    Pact Provides Investment in Tala to Increase Access to Financial Services for Underserved Groups

    Pact, an international NGO, has closed a subordinated debt investment in Tala, a global fintech. This investment will support Tala’s lending efforts in Kenya, one of several countries where they provide rapid, flexible, small loans to first-time borrowers. Pact selected Tala for its unique abilit...

    Freeport-McMoRan Wins Product Stewardship Award for Safety Image

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    08-20-19

    Freeport-McMoRan Wins Product Stewardship Award for Safety

    Freeport-McMoRan was honored with a Product Stewardship Award from BNSF Railway for the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail in 2018.

    Companies receiving the award transported a minimum of 400 loaded tank cars of hazardous materials with zero, non-accident releases during las...

    Freeport-McMoRan Publishes 2018 Working Toward Sustainable Development Report "Proven Assets. Fundamental Value." Image

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    08-01-19

    Freeport-McMoRan Publishes 2018 Working Toward Sustainable Development Report "Proven Assets. Fundamental Value."

     Freeport-McMoRan’s 2018 Working Toward Sustainable Development report, titled “Proven Assets. Fundamental Value.” provides information on the company's sustainability programs – including app...

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