{"id":4558,"date":"2026-09-23T03:04:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T03:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/?post_type=issue-article&#038;p=4558"},"modified":"2026-09-27T18:43:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T18:43:44","slug":"our-voices-11","status":"publish","type":"issue-article","link":"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/issue-article\/our-voices-11\/","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 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;Our Voices&#8221; \u2014 SECTION 1 of 2 (page 26)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     Cloned from Summer 2026 &#8220;Our Voices&#8221; SECTION 1.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     Fall changes: intro block = slate #3d485e; names + titles in<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     COPPER #a36f58 (was red). 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COL2 white: Tromblay, Garza, Gerber.<!-- [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] -->.ov3-s1{ --slate:#3d485e; --gold:#cf9a33; --copper:#a36f58; --body:#3a3a3a; --ph:#c9ccd1;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-family:'Titillium Web',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color:var(--body); line-height:1.6em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ov3-s1 .ov-cols{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0; align-items:stretch; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ov3-s1 .ov-intro{ background:var(--slate); color:#fff; padding:54px 46px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ov3-s1 .ov-title{ font-family:'Taviraj',serif !important; 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}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ov3-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] -->.ov3-s1 .ov-clear{ clear:both; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width:980px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ov3-s1 .ov-cols{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ov3-s1 .ov-title{ font-size:50px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ov3-s1 .ov-question{ font-size:22px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ov3-s1 .ov-intro, .ov3-s1 .ov-people{ padding:32px 24px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width:767px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .ov3-s1 .ov-ph, .ov3-s1 .ov-shot{ 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=\"ov3-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 slate 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\u2019s an innovation or improvement at your site that people may not realize is making a big difference?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- COL 2 \u2014 3 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\" class=\"ov-shot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/brian-tromblay.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Tromblay\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2>Brian Tromblay<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Driller II-Safford<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cWhat stands out from the field is how much connectivity has expanded what we are able to do in real time. Even though it may seem obvious, connectivity has become a great expansion to our functions across the site. With Enterprise Workspace, phones, tablets, photos, inspections and records all working together, information can move from the field to the right people much faster than before.\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\" class=\"ov-shot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/chris-garza.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Garza\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2>Chris Garza<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Senior Supervisor, Security-Morenci<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cThe K-9 program is one of the most effective tools we have for keeping controlled substances off site. In my opinion, the K-9 is a tremendous asset, and expanding its use, especially at site entry points, would further strengthen our efforts to maintain a safe, drug-free workplace.\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\" class=\"ov-shot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/steve-gerber.jpg\" alt=\"Steve Gerber\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2>Steve Gerber<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Chief Metallurgist-Climax<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cOne of the biggest improvements at our site has been a daily operational alignment meeting. By bringing operations and technical teams together each morning to review changes, impacts and priorities, we\u2019ve improved coordination and execution across the plant. That alignment played an important role in the success of several reagent and plant optimization trials and ultimately helped us achieve Grade A specifications for the first time in Climax history.\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] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- END SECTION 1 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- ============================================================<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     THE MINER \u2014 Fall 2026<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     &#8220;Our Voices&#8221; \u2014 SECTION 2 of 2 (page 27)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     Cloned from Summer 2026 &#8220;Our Voices&#8221; SECTION 2.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     2 cols, GRAY background.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     COL1: Kurtz, McCulloch, Romo, Schiaffino Bustamante (4).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     COL2: Shaw, Swagzdis, Thompsen (3) \u2014 Thompsen closes w\/ copper end-marker.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->     Paste into ONE Divi Code Module (full-width row).<!-- [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] -->.ov3-s2{ --copper:#a36f58; 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Before this tool, our hands were much more susceptible to injury.\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\" class=\"ov-shot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/luke-mcculloch.jpg\" alt=\"Luke McCulloch\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>Luke McCulloch<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Senior Metallurgist-Sierrita<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cWe added automated valves to stabilize flocculant dosing and give operators better visibility into thickener performance. Before the valves, flow interruptions could go unnoticed, negatively impacting operations and production.\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\" class=\"ov-shot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/hector-romo.jpg\" alt=\"Hector Romo\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>Hector Romo<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <!-- Verbatim per final PDF (p27 reads \u201cHydroment Leaching\u201d). Do not correct. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Supervisor, Hydroment Leaching-Morenci<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cI would say the new long-slope deployment techniques used in the leaching process are having a tremendous impact on our operations. Through helicopter-assisted deployment, we\u2019ve improved safety, reduced employee fatigue, and significantly accelerated installation. These advancements have increased efficiency and productivity in the field, and the results have been so successful that the practice has now been adopted across all Freeport-McMoRan sites in North America.\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\" class=\"ov-shot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/eva-schiaffino-bustamante.jpg\" alt=\"Eva Schiaffino Bustamante\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>Eva Schiaffino Bustamante<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Project Engineer I-El Paso<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cAn improvement over the last year has been replacing the forklift crossovers used to transport copper coils between facilities. The previous design wasn\u2019t built for that level of weight, causing excess vibration and wear. While the new crossovers may seem like just a smoother path, they reduce stress on the equipment, lowering maintenance needs and improving reliability in a way most people don\u2019t see.\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 3 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\" class=\"ov-shot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/matt-shaw.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Shaw\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>Matt Shaw<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Senior Metallurgist-Fort Madison<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cReplacing old ductwork with new materials and new design is resulting in increased draft and better quality from the roasters.\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\" class=\"ov-shot\" src=\"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/john-swagzdis.jpg\" alt=\"John Swagzdis\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h2>John Swagzdis<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-role\"><em>Shared Services Manager-New Mexico Operations<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"ov-quote\">\u201cChino mill installed smart bolts that monitor SAG shell flange bolts to enable online torque monitoring. The prior method to check torque was manually going bolt by bolt during a planned maintenance and using a torque wrench. 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