Summer 2025
This issue showcases Freeport’s deployment of emerging technologies such as the Integrated Remote Operations Center being constructed in Phoenix, remote drills demonstrating potential for North America use and the continued progress of the Bagdad autonomous haulage effort. Other features in the summer edition include a story about the importance of maintaining the stability in the company’s leach stockpiles, an inside look at the company’s logistics infrastructure and a story about Freeport’s new vision for workforce training.
Contents
The Scoop: Autonomous Project a Win for Bagdad – and Freeport
Jeff Monteith, General Manager-Bagdad, recognizes all those at the site and around the company who have contributed to Bagdad’s work toward becoming fully autonomous.
Remote Drilling Providing Insights for Future Use at North America Sites
Lessons learned at Cerro Verde will provide important insights as the company embraces new technology.
Full Speed Ahead
Bagdad’s autonomous haulage fleet is driving toward a full site conversion.
New Remote Operating Center to Centralize Expertise and Drive Collaboration
The operating center will bring together teams to make faster decisions, improve coordination, and run more connected, responsive operations.
Getting the Right Balance Protects Leaching Stockpiles and Maximizes Copper Production
The proper amount of moisture in the company’s old stockpiles is critical for the Leach to the Last Drop effort.
Supercharged
While fossil fuels long have been viewed as the lifeblood of mining, electric equipment and vehicles increasingly are a key component of Freeport’s planning for the future.
Right on Track
A hands-on approach to logistics marks a new era for Freeport and its partners.
Company Unveils New Vision for Workforce Training
The multi-year initiative marks a shift from traditional, course-based training to a skills-based model.
Doc Talk: On the Road to Proper Health and Wellness
Dr. Richard Vinroot discusses the importance of planning ahead when traveling on behalf of the company to help ensure a positive experience and a return in good health.
As Seen on Social: Weekly Content Driving Engagement
With a follower base over 312,000, Freeport’s social audience has grown by 12 percent year to date.
Miner Notes
A spotlight on happenings around
the company.
Our Voices
For this edition, we asked employees to tell us their reason for working safely.
Word Search
Locate some of the key terms found in this issue.
Spot the Differences
Find the differences in a photo of remote-controlled drills at Cerro Verde