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10 January 2023

98 Percent of PT Freeport Employees Are Indonesian, 40 Percent Thereof Are Papuans

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) revealed that he used to be reluctant to visit the location of the gold mine owned by Freeport before the Government of Indonesia (GoI) had control over most, or as much as 51 percent of the company’s shares in July of 2018.

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09 January 2023

Freeport Boss Speaks Out on Copper’s Prospects Amid Hubbub Over Energy Transition 

The global agenda on energy transition is projected to lead to rising demand for the commodity copper. It is believed bright prospects facing this metal minerals will boost the performance of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI). In addition to rising demand, copper price is expected to stay strong this year, sending positive signals for state revenue.  

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31 December 2022

In the Spirit of Christmas 2022 Freeport Provides 56,36 Tons of Staple Food plus Supporting Facilities to Communities in Operational Areas

As is customarily done every year at Christmas, PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) donates basic food items and supporting facilities to the communities residing in the company’s operational areas to celebrate Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023. 

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28 December 2022

PTFI and Partners Celebrate Christmas with 2,000 Children in 8 Coastal Villages, Head of MTJ District Becomes a Santa Claus

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) and several of its partners, namely the Timika Diocese and the Regional Government of Mimika Regency (District and Village), visited eight villages on the south coast of Mimika Regency (Omawita, Fanamo, Otakwa, Ayuka, Tipuka, Nawaripi, Nayaro, and Koperapoka) to celebrate the 2022 Christmas with the children living in the village. The activity was held from 13 to 23 December 2022.

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27 December 2022

All Out, Freeport to Make Rp. 54.7 Trillion Available In 2023

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is projected to issue capital expenditure (Capex) amounting to US$3.5 billion, or equivalent to Rp.54.7 trillion (exchange rate Rp.15.051 per US$) in the year 2023. This figure is higher over last year’s Capex, which reached US$1.5 billion. “Next year, our Capex will maybe be around US$3.5 billion,” explained Freeport Indonesia President Director, Tony Wenas, to CNBC Indonesia during ‘Mining Zone’, quoted Tuesday (12/27).

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21 December 2022

Freeport to Distribute Dividends Worth USD 3.8 billion to the government Until 2024

PTFI President Director, Tony Wenas explains about the great potential of downstream mining in the mineral and coal sector to support domestic needs including the electric vehicle ecosystem to renewable energy.

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20 December 2022

End of 2022, Freeport Smelter Reaches 50%

JAKARTA. PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is targeting the Manyar Smelter Project in Gresik to reach 50% by the end of 2022. Freeport Indonesia Vice President Government Relations, Harry Pancasakti, disclosed that the downstream program is ongoing.

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16 December 2022

A Journey to Observe PT Freeport Indonesia’s Social Investment in Mimika Regency

Mimika Regency located in Central Papua Province is not only a beneficiary of social investment by PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI). Mimika Regency has the modern towns of Kuala Kencana and Tembagapura, a mining town holding wealth of copper and associated minerals silver and gold, making up one of the biggest deposits in the world. One of the foremost tribes inhabiting the region who have a unique art and culture is the Kamoro. The world-class copper mine operated by PT Freeport Indonesia has had a dynamic effect on the city of Timika, which is the economic hub of Mimika Regency.

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16 December 2022

Optimizing Workers Safety in the PT Freeport Indonesia Production Process

Mining at PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is currently conducted underground. Advanced digital technology is bolstering effectiveness of PTFI’s underground mining operation.

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15 December 2022

Freeport Successfully Helps Nine Native Amungme-Kamoro Entrepreneurs to Become Self-Reliant

PT Freeport Indonesia has successfully mentored and sponsored nine entrepreneurs who are native Amungme and Kamoro under a Development Program for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (PP-UMKM) to attain self-reliance. 

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