June 2024

In this issue, learn about how the company is Proudly Creating Better Futures, Safford’s work to successfully overcome crush and convey equipment issues, the continued success of the FCX Commutes vanpool program, and a creative solution to manufacturing covers for Leach to the Last Drop work.

Contents

leadership letter

The roots of the company’s Leach to the Last Drop effort go back a half century.

Company Introduces “Proudly Creating Better Futures”

The launch of a new employee value statement is designed to convey the distinctive benefits Freeport brings to employees, communities and the world.

Safford’s Crush and Convey Comeback

When crush and convey equipment failures persisted, Safford worked with corporate leaders to assemble an impact team of employees from across the company to identify potential solutions.

Vanpools Help Company Employees Bypass Housing Roadblocks

FCX Commutes has seen its vanpool program expand from Morenci and Miami to other North America sites with positive impacts to employees and the company.

Innovative Deal Ensures Steady Supply of Covers for Leach to the Last Drop

The company found its solution to attaining the all-important covers for Leach to the Last Drop by helping build a factory in Hermosillo, Mexico.

Bagdad Begins Installing Truck Equipment to Prepare for Autonomous Conversion

Haul trucks at Bagdad are being retrofitted with the new equipment that will make them “plug in” ready when the switch to autonomous driving begins next year.

Doc Talk: Health and Wellness for Fulfilling Life and Career

In the first of a new feature, Dr. Richard Vinroot addresses the importance of maintaining proper health and wellness.

As Seen on Social: Wintery Weather at North America Sites Garners Top Post

From snowy weather at our Arizona operations to the appointment of Kathleen Quirk as President and CEO, the most popular social media posts so far in 2024 are wide ranging.

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