Spring 2025
In this issue, we shine a spotlight on Reinvent Mining, Freeport’s initiative aimed at transforming the company’s traditional mining practices. Among the other features in the redesigned publication is a story about the first autonomous haul trucks reporting for duty in Bagdad; and a Q&A with Josh Olmsted, President and Chief Operating Officer-Americas, about the critical work happening across the organization.
Contents
The Scoop: It’s Time to Reinvent Mining
Bert Odinet, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, introduces employees to the opportunities that await through the Reinvent Mining initiative.
Olmsted Lauds 2024 Safety Performance, Discusses 2025 Priorities
Josh Olmsted, President and Chief Operating Officer-Americas, discussed 2024’s improved safety performance and the 2025 priorities in a wide-ranging Q&A.
Underground Parts Store Signals New Era for Henderson
Henderson’s 3,600-square-foot underground depot is the latest in a series of visible changes meant to revitalize Freeport’s molybdenum operations.
Autonomous Trucks Moving Material
The first autonomous trucks at Bagdad are off and running, part of the conversion expected to have the site’s entire fleet complete by the end of the year.
Freeport Sites Set New Records with Focus on Data, Maintenance and Reliability
Company sites across the Americas are setting new records as intense efforts to improve efficiency and safety are paying off with increased production.
Employee Compensation
Explained in New E-Learning
Company sites across the Americas are setting new records as intense efforts to improve efficiency and safety are paying off with increased production.
Career Planning Tool Expands to Add Three High-Demand Professions
Haul truck operators, fixed plant mechanics and electricians have a new tool to help them plan their career advancement at Freeport.
As Seen on Social: Freeport’s Important Work Continues to Receive Recognition
The company’s MILESHIGH project, 2024 year-end earnings and Community Investment Fund were the subject of the top-performing posts for the first two months of 2024.
Miner Notes
A spotlight on happenings around
the company.
Doc Talk: Don’t Sleep on the Importance of a Good Night’s Rest
Dr. Richard Vinroot discusses the wideranging benefits of getting a sufficient amount of sleep.
Company Recognized with Numerous Awards in 2024
From another appearance on the JUST 100 companies list to the Forbes list for top employers to a host of individual honors, Freeport’s work was celebrated throughout the year.
Our Voices
For this edition, we asked employees to tell us their personal passion and how they apply lessons learned to their job.
Word Search
Locate some of the key terms found in this issue.
Spot the Differences
Find the differences in a photo of the shovel loading haul trucks in Morenci.