{"id":4342,"date":"2026-06-08T23:57:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T23:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/?post_type=issue-article&#038;p=4342"},"modified":"2026-06-10T03:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T03:50:02","slug":"our-voices-10","status":"publish","type":"issue-article","link":"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/issue-article\/our-voices-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Voices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; max_height=&#8221;55px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Date Line Summer 2026&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Fira Sans Condensed||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#2e3545&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||15px|false|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;4320&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">VOL. 09 |\u00a0 ISSUE 2\u00a0 |\u00a0 Summer 2026<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<!-- ============================================================<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     &#8220;Our Voices&#8221; \u2014 SECTION 1 (page 26)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     2 cols. COL1 navy: &#8220;Our Voices&#8221; gold Taviraj title + prompt question (top).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     COL2 white: 4 respondents (Cole, Duerr, Gomez, Jackson).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     Entry pattern: floated headshot (160px) + name H2 + italic title (#a36f58) + quote.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     Headshots = gray placeholders (swap <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-ph\"> for <img> later).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     ============================================================ &#8211;><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Taviraj:wght@100;200;300&#038;display=swap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ov-s1{ --navy:#1f2740; --gold:#cf9a33; --rose:#a36f58; --body:#3a3a3a; --ph:#c9ccd1;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-family:'Titillium Web',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; 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line-height:1.15em !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ov-s1 .ov-person .ov-role{ margin:0 !important; padding-bottom:0 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ov-s1 .ov-person .ov-role em{ color:#9e1b32; font-style:italic; font-size:16px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ov-s1 .ov-person .ov-quote{ margin:8px 0 0 0; font-size:17px; line-height:1.55em; padding-bottom:0 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ov-s1 .ov-clear{ clear:both; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width:980px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ov-s1 .ov-cols{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ov-s1 .ov-title{ font-size:50px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ov-s1 .ov-question{ font-size:21px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ov-s1 .ov-intro, .ov-s1 .ov-people{ padding:32px 24px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-s1\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-cols\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- COL 1 \u2014 navy title + question --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-intro\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h1 class=\"ov-title\">Our Voices<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"ov-question\">What role do you see the metals Freeport produces playing in America\u2019s next 250 years?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- COL 2 \u2014 4 respondents --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-people\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kris-cole.jpg\" alt=\"Kris Cole\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2>Kris Cole<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Infrastructure Technician II-Henderson<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cLeveraging our unique position at the Henderson underground molybdenum mine, Freeport supplies a large amount of the highest quality molybdenum on the market. These materials will be essential to strengthening America\u2019s energy infrastructure\u2014supporting power generation, transmission and advanced low carbon technologies for the next 250 years.\u201d<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jeff-duerr.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Duerr\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2>Jeff Duerr<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Senior Supervisor Operations-El Paso<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cI would say that the metals Freeport produces are critical to national security. I see a company like ours supplying the crucial materials needed to build and manufacture electric vehicles, AI infrastructure and power solutions such as solar panels over the next 250 years.\u201d<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/edgar-gomez.jpg\" alt=\"Edgar Gomez\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2>Edgar Gomez<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Manager, Human Resources-Morenci<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cFrom an HR perspective in the mining industry, the metals Freeport produces \u2013 specifically copper \u2013 are critical to America\u2019s future, supporting infrastructure development, clean energy initiatives, long-term economic growth, etc. With a strong and sustained demand for all metals the company produces, it also enables quality jobs, workforce development and long-term community stability, particularly in rural regions where mining operations play a vital economic role.\u201d<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/raven-jackson.jpg\" alt=\"Raven Jackson\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2>Raven Jackson<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Senior Metallurgist-Chino<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cThe metals that Freeport produces will play a critical role in America\u2019s next 250 years by enabling the expansion of power grid infrastructure. 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Molybdenum will provide a great deal on new and future buildings and machines.\u201d<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mindy-martin.jpg\" alt=\"Mindy Martin\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>Mindy Martin<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Planner II-Sierrita<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cIn the next 250 years, I think we will continue to see our metals being used to power our country, whether that be with new batteries or in electric vehicle infrastructure including in cars, planes, trains and boats. I think 3D printing technology will evolve to where products can be easily made from copper and molybdenum. I also think we\u2019ll see the antimicrobial properties of copper being harnessed even more.\u201d<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jacob-may.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob May\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>Jacob May<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Metallurgist II-Safford<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cWhen looking at a timeline as long as 250 years, I feel that the trajectory of AI must be taken into consideration, more specifically data centers. On a long enough timeline, there will be advancements in construction and infrastructure of these data centers. However, cooling strategies such as air conditioning are well established and will continue to require copper and the construction material will continue to incorporate steel alloyed with molybdenum for structural properties and corrosion resistance.\u201d<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <!-- COL 2 \u2014 4 respondents --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-col2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dakota-oberman.jpg\" alt=\"Dakota Oberman\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>Dakota Oberman<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Production Operator I-Fort Madison<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cI see the metals produced by Freeport playing a foundational role to America\u2019s next 250 years. Copper will power electrification \u2013 power grids, electric vehicles and renewable energy. Gold will remain important for financial stability and advanced electronics. Molybdenum will strengthen infrastructure, defense systems and high-tech manufacturing. The metals Freeport produce will be critical to energy transition, national security, and long-term industrial growth for our great nation.\u201d<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/david-olivas.jpg\" alt=\"David Olivas\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>David Olivas<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Supervisor, Maintenance-El Paso<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cI see Freeport playing a part in innovation by extracting and processing metals for mankind\u2019s daily use and applications and by supplying necessary metals to clients working to advance technologies.\u201d<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stefan-oneal.jpg\" alt=\"Stefan O\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>Stefan O\u2019Neal<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Senior Supervisor, Technical Training-Miami<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cWhen I think about Freeport in the next 250 years, I think about continuity. Every generation builds on the physical work of the one before it, and that work depends on materials that are reliable and foundational. Copper and other metals that Freeport produces have played that role since the earliest days of this country, and it\u2019s not going away.\u201d<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-clear\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"ov-person\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hearher-vaesey.jpg\" alt=\"Heather Veasey\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:20px; width:160px; height:130px; border-radius:2px; object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>Heather Veasey<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Senior Geologist-Safford<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cMetals like copper are only going to increase in demand with continued innovations in technology and green energy. 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