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title: "Freeport-McMoRan releases sustainability overview outlining climate, water and tailings strategy"
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description: "Freeport-McMoRan released a sustainability overview detailing strategies for climate, water, and tailings management. As a major copper supplier providing ~7% of global supply in 2025, the company reported $192M in community investments and an 89% water-use efficiency rate. Key climate actions include shifting Cerro Verde to near-total renewable power by January 2026 and replacing Grasberg coal with gas combined-cycle energy."
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# Freeport-McMoRan releases sustainability overview outlining climate, water and tailings strategy

-   Freeport-McMoRan outlined a sustainability strategy centered on governance, workforce safety, community investment, climate, water stewardship, biodiversity, tailings management. \* Positioned as a major copper supplier, citing about 7% of global mined copper supply in 2025. \* Reported USD 192 million community investment in 2025; workforce of about 29,000 employees, supported by about 65,500 contractors. \* Cited 89% water-use efficiency in 2025; recycled water use about five times higher than new water. \* Highlighted climate actions, including Cerro Verde shifting to near-total renewable power from January 2026; plans to replace Grasberg coal power with gas combined-cycle. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 29, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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