Spring 2026
The promise held by the company’s growing deployment of artificial intelligence is highlighted in the cover story of The Miner. Also in this issue, Cory Stevens, Senior Vice President; President and Chief Operating Officer-Americas, introduces the 2026 Freeport Americas priorities, which emphasize demonstrating Excellence in Everything We Do. In The Scoop, Kathleen Quirk, President and Chief Executive Officer, expands on the overarching company goals and priorities, and the role all employees can have in the company’s success.
On the Cover:
This image was generated by artificial intelligence to illustrate how AI is the brain helping Freeport coordinate critical functions at various mine sites.
The Scoop: Building a Strong, Prosperous, Long-lasting Business
Kathleen Quirk expands on the overarching company goals and priorities, and the role all employees can have in the company’s success.
Smarter, Faster
Artificial intelligence is powering Freeport's future.
Making Excellence Routine
A mindset shift is driving 2026 success.
Agents of Reinvention
The people leading Reinvent Mining are proving to be up to the challenge.
Tomorrow Starts Today
The new IROC is being built to drive fast, fully informed decisions.
Skills-Based Training Takes Off with New Pilot Programs
Hydromet and Health and Safety lead the way as Freeport launches a new, skills-based approach to employee training and development.
Smarter, Faster
Artificial intelligence is powering Freeport's future.
Making Excellence Routine
A mindset shift is driving 2026 success.
Agents of Reinvention
The people leading Reinvent Mining are proving to be up to the challenge.
Tomorrow Starts Today
The new IROC is being built to drive fast, fully informed decisions.
Skills-Based Training Takes Off with New Pilot Programs
Hydromet and Health and Safety lead the way as Freeport launches a new, skills-based approach to employee training and development.
Ask Cory
In this new feature, Cory Stevens, Senior Vice President; President and Chief Operating Officer-Americas, answers questions submitted by employees.
Our Voices
For this edition, we asked employees what they see as Freeport's biggest advantage as it plans for the future.
Miner Notes
A spotlight on happenings around the company.
Word Search
Locate some of the key terms found in this issue.
Spot the Differences
Find the differences in a photo of one of the new ultra-class haul trucks deployed at Morenci.