March 2024

In this issue, learn about the company’s overarching goal for the Americas in 2024 to “safely achieve our targets by being the best at the basics.” Other stories include the completion of the first of two new SAG mills at Chino, how one-on-one mentoring is helping improve safety performance, and a look back at the keys to success of the company’s Leach to the Last Drop initiative.

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leadership letter

Reflecting on 2023’s safety improvements and outlining 2024’s focus areas for continuous safety and operational excellence.

Olmsted Focused on the Fundamentals in 2024

Josh Olmsted, President and Chief Operating Officers-Americas, discussed 2023 performance and 2024 priorities in a wide-ranging Q&A.

New SAG Mill Elevates Chino’s Capabilities

After years of planning and months of work, the first of two new SAG mills at Chino finally has begun to roll – and the team’s attention turns to the second.

Enhancing Safety Companywide through One-on-one Mentoring for New Site Supervisors and Employees

To keep employees safe, sites are taking different approaches to provide one-on-one mentoring dedicated specifically to safety.

Leach to the Last Drop Delivering Tons of Confidence and Copper

The company hit its first-year goal of reaching a 200-million-pound annual run rate from innovative leaching techniques
in 2023.

Innovative Maintenance Procedures Help Keep the Sierrita Mill Running at Peak Performance

Collaborative teams of mechanics, planners, site leaders and frontline workers have come up with new ways to identify, plan, schedule and safely execute the work at Sierrita.

Miami Smelter Undergoing Rail Revamp to Avoid Gridlock

A new rail yard has been added east of the Miami smelter that will allow more efficient movement of train traffic into and out of the site while adding storage space for about 100 rail cars.

Company Recognized with Numerous Awards in 2023

From our CEO’s induction into the Mining Hall of Fame to awards for sustainability efforts and practices, the company was honored by numerous organizations in 2023.

As Seen on Social: Company’s LinkedIn Follower Count Passes 200k Mark

Thanks to these stories and the more than 750 other posts in 2023, the company saw a significant increase in followers across all its social media channels.

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