Summer 2026

Long before Freeport became the company it is today, generations of miners, engineers, geologists and support teams helped shape a history that intersects with America’s own. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, a special edition of The Miner explores those connections through stories of innovation, community and the people who helped build the company’s legacy.

Read Online
View in Page-Flip Format
Freeport's Mines Helped U.S. Forge 250-Year History Breaking Ground Copper at Their Core From Copper to Communities A Mining Legacy Timeline: How Freeport and the U.S. Grew Together
Contents Summer 2026 Contents
The Scoop: A Legacy Built to Last Kathleen Quirk reflects on Freeport’s role in America’s story as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. Freeport's Mines Helped U.S. Forge 250-Year History Freeport’s Mines Helped U.S. Forge 250-Year History Almost since American independence was declared in 1776, the mines of Freeport have been an important part of the nation’s story. Breaking Ground Breaking Ground With a legacy of powering America’s progress, Freeport is fully focused on the future. Copper at Their Core Copper at Their Core Six generations of the Benavidez family have helped shape Chino and Freeport. From Copper to Communities From Copper to Communities: Freeport’s Role in Building the American West Some of the earliest towns in Arizona and New Mexico were built around what became Freeport mines. A Mining Legacy A Mining Legacy… Freeport’s North American mining and processing sites have long played a foundational role in America’s growth and will continue to support the country’s future. Timeline: How Freeport and the U.S. Grew Together Timeline: How Freeport and the U.S. Grew Together Explore key milestones that trace both the company’s history and the growth of the United States over the past 250 years.
Miner Notes A vintage spotlight on happenings around the company. Our Voices For this edition, we asked employees what role the metals Freeport produces will play in America’s next 250 years. Word Search Locate some of the key terms found in this issue. Spot the Differences Find the differences in a photo of a mill near Morenci’s historic operations.
PREVIOUS ISSUES
CONTACT US
FMI_CorpComm@fmi.com