Connecting the Future ^®

Copper, molybdenum and cobalt are part of a supply chain on which modern society depends. As a significant supplier of these critical metals to the world's economies, Freeport-McMoRan is on the leading edge of connecting the future. The generation and transmission of electricity, our means of communications and transportation, and the infrastructure that surrounds us all depend on the metals we produce. Copper accounts for approximately 78% of our revenues. As we look to the future, copper will continue to be essential in these basic uses as well as contribute significantly to new technologies for energy efficiencies, to advance communications and to enhance public health. Molybdenum is a workhorse for strengthening steel and adding anti-corrosive properties in many applications. Cobalt is widely used in industry, as an important metal in super alloys for jet engines, in healthcare, and in alternative energy.

Freeport-McMoRan has joined with industry leaders to strengthen the contribution of the mining industry to sustainable development — a common thread that runs through our operations. As the global standard of living increases, we will respond to increased demand for our products, and our ability to reduce or mitigate certain impacts will be continually tested. In our reporting we present our most significant sustainability challenges, accomplishments and opportunities.

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