Freeport Receives ITB Award for Promoting Education and Human Resources Development

03 July 2025

Bandung, July 3, 2025 – PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) received the Ganesa Wirya Jasa Adiutama Award from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) as a long-term strategic partner of the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering (FTTM) ITB in developing education, research, and human resources in the field of mining engineering and energy.

"It is an honor for us to receive the Ganesa Wirya Jasa Adiutama Award. This achievement represents PTFI's commitment to contribute to building national scientific capacity with global competitiveness," said PTFI President Director Tony Wenas after receiving the award at ITB, Bandung, Thursday, July 3, 2025.

This contribution is realized through support for practical work, final assignments, and dissertations of 60 students, as well as providing field data that has helped dozens of students graduate from various levels.

In addition, flagship programs such as the Papuan Bridge Program have opened access to higher education for Papuan sons and daughters at ITB and in 2022 provided research funding and scholarships for Papuan students. On the academic side, PTFI also supports activities such as the International Student Mining Competition and scientific seminars, and funded six research topics in 2023.

"In 2025, we are also establishing a strategic partnership through the ITB Inspiration Class PreUniversity program for Papuan children who receive scholarships from PTFI as an effort to expand opportunities and competitiveness to continue education to higher levels," said Tony.

The award was presented directly by ITB Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., at the Open Session Commemorating 105 Years of Higher Technical Education in Indonesia (PTTI) at the West Hall of ITB, Ganesha Campus, Bandung.

The award was given to 34 individuals and institutions divided into six categories: Ganesa Widya Jasa Adiutama, Ganesa Widya Jasa Utama, Ganesa Widya Jasa, Ganesa Wirya Jasa Adiutama, Ganesa Wirya Jasa Utama, and Ganesa Wira Adiutama.

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PTFI President Director Tony Wenas (right) receives the Ganesa Wirya Jasa Adiutama award from ITB Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., at the Open Session Commemorating 105 Years of Higher Technical Education in Indonesia (PTTI) at the West Hall, ITB Ganesha Campus, Bandung, July 3, 2025.    

The Ganesa Wirya Jasa Adiutama Award from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) was given to PTFI for its contribution as a long-term strategic partner of the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering (FTTM) ITB in developing education, research, and human resources in the field of mining engineering and energy

PTFI's collaboration with ITB is realized through support for practical work, final assignments, and dissertations, as well as providing field data that has helped dozens of students graduate from various levels.

The award was given to 34 individuals and institutions divided into six categories: Ganesa Widya Jasa Adiutama, Ganesa Widya Jasa Utama, Ganesa Widya Jasa, Ganesa Wirya Jasa Adiutama, Ganesa Wirya Jasa Utama, and Ganesa Wira Adiutama.

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About PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI)

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is a mineral mining company affiliated with Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID). PTFI mines and processes ore to produce copper minerals, which contain gold and silver.

PTFI markets concentrate to all corners of the world, and especially to domestic copper smelters, PT Smelting. PTFI's mining operations are located in the Grasberg mineral area, Papua -- Indonesia. PTFI currently operates the world's largest underground mine using the block caving method. In carrying out its operational activities, PTFI prioritizes responsible business practices.

 

Contact Info

Katri Krisnati 
Vice President, 
Corporate Communications 
PT Freeport Indonesia 
0811 173947 
kkrisnat@fmi.com

Desy Saputra 
External Communication Manager 
Corporate Communications 
PT Freeport Indonesia 
0812 84817710 
rsaputra24@fmi.com

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