Copper powers the modern world. From energy and technology to healthcare, agriculture and transportation, copper is essential to nearly every aspect of our daily lives. It’s irreplaceable in most applications, and demand is only growing. Recent projections estimate more copper will be mined in the next 32 years than in all of human history.

At Freeport, we recognize meeting this global demand starts with our people. You’ve chosen to work for a company with a bold mission and a bright future—and with that comes both responsibility and opportunity.

We are committed to achieving safe, sustainable production for the long term. But just as important, we are committed to helping our employees build meaningful, rewarding careers in a dynamic and critical industry.

Freeport is a career destination—where you can work across continents, explore diverse roles, and contribute to shaping the future. Our workforce reflects this commitment. While the national voluntary turnover rate hovers around 23 percent, Freeport’s is just 9 percent.

That’s a testament to the value our employees see in growing their careers here. Still, we know that even within that 9 percent are talented individuals whose contributions we miss. That’s why we’re doubling down on attracting top talent—and ensuring they have every reason to stay.

Earlier this year, we launched a company-wide initiative focused on career growth and capability building. This effort is designed to close skills gaps, enhance performance, and deliver consistent, accountable training across all sites. Our goal is to equip every employee—current and future—with the tools they need to thrive in their roles and pursue the careers they aspire to.

Here’s how we’re doing it:

• Standardizing training across locations to help ensure consistency and clarity.
• Upgrading technology to improve the learning experience.
• Providing visibility into the skills required for advancement, so employees can chart their own path forward.

This initiative is more than a program—it’s a promise. A promise to invest in you, your growth and your future at Freeport.

Stay tuned to company communications for updates in the coming months. In the meantime, take an active role in your development: Is there a skill you want to build? A role you’re curious about? A barrier you’re facing in your career journey?  Start the conversation with your supervisor. Your success is our success — and as global demand for copper continues to rise, so does the opportunity for every member of our team.