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        "id": 1665741,
        "msgid": "freeports-59th-anniversary-commitment-to-safe-and-sustainable-operations-1775703062",
        "date": "2026-04-09 07:17:35",
        "title": "Freeport's 59th Anniversary: Commitment to Safe and Sustainable Operations",
        "author": " ",
        "source": "GALERT",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Mining",
        "summary": "PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) marked its 59th anniversary by honouring nine employees who lost their lives in recent incidents, including a mining accident and shootings, while pledging renewed commitment to safety and sustainability. The company contributed approximately Rp70 trillion to the state in 2025 through taxes, royalties, and dividends, and invested nearly Rp2 trillion in social programmes, employing over 30,000 workers, 40% of whom are indigenous Papuans. Amid recovery from disruptions, PTFI aims to restore full production capacity by early next year, emphasising secure operations to maximise benefits for Indonesia and local communities.",
        "content": "<p>PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) commemorated its 59th anniversary with\ndeep reflection and respect, remembering nine employees who perished in\nincidents over the past year. During the anniversary events, PTFI\u2019s\nmanagement paid tribute to seven employees who died due to a wet\nmaterial slide incident in the underground Grasberg Block Cave (GBC)\nmine area on 8 September 2025, and two employees who died in shooting\nincidents in February and March 2026. \u2018We remember them with profound\nsorrow and respect. Losing family members is deeply tragic for all of\nus. We hope that in the future, no similar incidents occur, whether\nslides, shootings, or other events that endanger safety,\u2019 said PTFI\nPresident Director Tony Wenas. On this occasion, Tony also inspected the\nopen-pit Grasberg mine and the underground Deep Mill Level Zone (DMLZ),\nand laid wreaths as a tribute to the victims. He also encouraged all\nemployees to continue operations prioritising safety, while ensuring\nextra security from security forces given PTFI\u2019s status as a national\nvital object. \u2018Entering its 59th year, PTFI records a long journey as\none of the longest-operating companies in Indonesia. 59 years is not a\nshort time. Few companies, especially foreign investments, can survive\nthis long in Indonesia,\u2019 said Tony. Throughout 2025, PTFI contributed\naround Rp70 trillion to the state in the form of taxes, royalties,\ndividends, and other revenues. PTFI also continues to commit to\nproviding direct benefits to communities around its operational areas\nthrough various social investment programmes. In 2025, Tony continued,\nPTFI\u2019s social investment value reached nearly Rp2 trillion and will\ncontinue to increase by about US$100 million or equivalent to Rp1.5\ntrillion per year until the end of mining operations. This commitment\nruns parallel to the company\u2019s contribution in creating jobs, with more\nthan 30,000 employees, around 40% of whom are indigenous Papuans. \u2018Going\nforward, we are optimistic that this contribution can continue to\nincrease, in line with the still relatively high mineral commodity\nprices. In addition, we consistently implement strict safety and\noperational standards as part of our commitment to responsible mining\npractices,\u2019 said Tony. It is known that PTFI\u2019s operations are currently\nin the recovery phase after the incidents, with production levels now at\naround 40\u201350%. The company targets returning to near 100% by the end of\nthis year and reaching full capacity in the early quarter of next year.\nTony emphasised that PTFI continues to strengthen safety aspects in the\nrecovery of underground mining operations, as well as adding security\npersonnel in the Grasberg area to ensure safe and sustainable\nproduction. \u2018We are committed to delivering safe, secured, and\nsustainable production, so that the maximum benefits can continue to be\nfelt by the nation and state, as well as the communities around the\noperational areas. We will continue to grow and develop together with\nthe community until the end of mining operations,\u2019 said Tony.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/freeports-59th-anniversary-commitment-to-safe-and-sustainable-operations-1775703062",
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