Freeport Commemorate Indonesian Independence Day, Integrates Upstream-Downstream Mining
20 August 2024
Tembagapura, August 17, 2024 - PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) held a ceremony to commemorate the 79th anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day simultaneously at four work locations in three provinces, under the theme "Integrated Mining for an Advanced Indonesia."
The ceremonies were held simultaneously, starting at 8:45 a.m. in Tembagapura and 6:45 a.m. in Gresik Smelter, reflecting PTFI has been operating in an integrated operations from upstream (mining and processing process) in Tembagapura to downstream (refining process) in Gresik Smelter, East Java. The ceremonies were also conducted at Alun-Alun Kuala Kencana, Mimika, Central Papua, and at the PTFI Office in Jakarta.
PTFI President Director Tony Wenas explained that this year's theme, "Integrated Mining for an Advanced Indonesia," aligns with the company's commitment in supporting the Indonesian government's downstream mining policy.
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In June 2024, PTFI successfully completed the construction and began operations of the world's largest single-line copper smelter, built on a 100-hectare site in the Special Economic Zone (KEK) in Gresik, East Java.
"This means that the largest Underground Mine in the world has been integrated with the largest Single-line Copper Smelter in the world, and together with PT Smelting, will produce 1 million tons of Copper Cathodes annually. Making Freeport Indonesia the largest upstream to downstream copper mining in the world," Tony emphasized.
The flag-hoisting ceremony at Tembagapura Soccer Field set a new record of Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI) for the Implementation of the Indonesian Independence Day Ceremony at the highest elevation, held at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level. The MURI certificate was received directly by the PTFI President Director, Tony Wenas after the ceremony.
"I congratulate the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia to the entire extended family of PTFI, wherever you are. Roll up your sleeves, and let us work together safely and securely, from the land of Papua for an advanced Indonesia," Tony concluded.
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