{"id":4554,"date":"2026-09-23T02:58:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T02:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/?post_type=issue-article&#038;p=4554"},"modified":"2026-09-30T17:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T17:11:23","slug":"ask-cory-2","status":"publish","type":"issue-article","link":"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/issue-article\/ask-cory-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Cory"},"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 Fall 2026&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#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;4567&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">VOL. 09 |\u00a0 ISSUE 3\u00a0 |\u00a0 Fall 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;4.27.9&#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] -->     THE MINER \u2014 Fall 2026<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     &#8220;Ask Cory&#8221; \u2014 SECTION 1 of 2 (print page 22)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     NEW layout (no Q2 equivalent).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     White. 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}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ac-s1 .headline-wrap h1{ padding-left:42px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ac-s1 .headline-bar{ left:0 !important; top:-4px !important; width:24px !important; height:87px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ac-s1 .headline-wrap h1{ font-size:46px !important; line-height:1.05 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ac-s1 .miner-deck{ font-size:26px !important; margin-top:44px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ac-s1 .deck-break{ display:none !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ac-s1 .ac-qa .ac-headshot{ width:110px; height:95px; }<!-- [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=\"ac-s1\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"ac-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"headline-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"headline-bar\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"headline-col\">\n<h1>Ask Cory<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"miner-deck\">New Employees Bring<span class=\"deck-break\"><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><\/span> New Perspectives, Ideas<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"ac-portrait\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ask-cory-stevens.jpg\" alt=\"Cory Stevens\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/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=\"body-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>Freeport \u2013 and the entire mining industry \u2013 is constantly evolving. From autonomous haul trucks delivering material in Bagdad to the Integrated Remote Operations Center helping streamline work from Phoenix, the company is continuously transforming the way it operates.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>The same can be said of Freeport\u2019s workforce. Since 2019, about half of the company\u2019s U.S. employees are new to the company, presenting opportunities not unlike the latest technologies being rolled out.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>\u201cThe influx of 50 percent of our people means we\u2019ve got 50 percent new perspectives and ideas that can help make our business that much better and launch us into the future,\u201d said Cory Stevens, Senior Vice President; President and Chief Operating Officer-Americas.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>Perhaps that even means 50 percent more curiosity. In this Ask Cory feature, Stevens answers questions about his background, gaining alignment between corporate and site priorities, and the skills that will be critical for Freeport\u2019s future workforce.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>Employees can submit questions for future Ask Cory columns to <a href=\"mailto:fcx_communications@fmi.com\">fcx_communications@fmi.com<\/a>. Please include \u201cAsk Cory\u201d in the subject line.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <pee>Now, on to this issue\u2019s questions:<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- Q&A 1 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"ac-qa\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ac-headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/chad-cooper.jpg\" alt=\"Chad Cooper\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"ac-q\">As a leader, one of the values I hold most important is truly knowing my people. While I haven\u2019t yet had the pleasure of meeting you in person and have only heard third hand about your tenacious work ethic, I\u2019m curious: Who is Cory Stevens?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"ac-asker\">\u2013 <strong>Chad Cooper<\/strong> | <em>Manager, Remediation Projects-Miami<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>Chad, I appreciate the question. I consider myself someone like many others in the organization, dedicated to our shared purpose. I am a father, husband and professional who wants to make a difference in our business and help secure its future for the next generation.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee>This will come from the combined efforts of everyone\u2019s contributions and a willingness to innovate and apply new technologies to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability. 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}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width:767px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ac-s2 .ac-qa .ac-headshot{ width:110px; height:95px; }<!-- [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=\"ac-s2\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"s2-band\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"s2-inner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"s2-cols\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- LEFT COLUMN --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"s2-col-left\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"ac-qa\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ac-headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/shyra-valdez.jpg\" alt=\"Shyra Valdez\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"ac-q\">Drawing on your experience at both the site and corporate levels, where do you see the biggest disconnect between corporate operational strategy and site level execution? And what should site leaders prioritize to close that gap?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"ac-asker\">\u2013 <strong>Shyra Valdez<\/strong> | <em>Manager-Health and Safety<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee>Shyra, our business is increasingly complex. The decisions we have to make every day will increasingly be done with new advents in technology, but more importantly, those decisions need to be shared more broadly throughout the organization. Communication, alignment and trust between all the various departments and organizational skillsets will be needed for us to truly achieve what we want in securing our future and to thrive.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee>Our challenge is to pair our North Star intentions with the day-to-day execution and the thousands of decisions made across our operations each day so that we continue to improve and realize our potential. That will require new ideas, fearless determination and trust as we push forward. Our strength likes in the collective expertise and skills of the entire organization. Site leaders are on the front lines of daily execution and employee engagement daily, while our corporate groups work to ensure they have everything they need to succeed. We must collaborate to create a common understanding of what that looks like.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"ac-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=\"ac-submit\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- RESOLVED by Damon 9\/30\/26: both the p22 mention and this p23 callout use fcx_communications@fmi.com. 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