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Timika, August 3, 2025 – Kicking off a series of integrated celebrations for the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, PT Freeport Indonesia held a simultaneous Thanksgiving Service and Prayer in four working areas: Central Papua Province, Tembagapura District, Kuala Kencana City, Nabire Regency, and Gresik Regency, East Java Province.
"This joint prayer reflects gratitude for 80 years of Indonesian independence and serves as a momentum to strengthen the spirituality and nationalism of all PTFI employees. It also serves as a symbol of togetherness that unites all elements of the company, from Central Papua to Gresik," said PTFI President Director Tony Wenas.
The event, held on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1, 2025, was attended by more than 2,000 employees and marked the beginning of PTFI's series of independence celebrations, which this year will be held simultaneously throughout August, in an integrated manner, from upstream to downstream.
"In this momentum of Indonesia's independence celebration, I urge all PTFI employees with strong determination to continue to contribute positively and deliver the best performance for themselves and the Indonesian nation as a tangible form of support for the progress of the national industry," he said.
The Thanksgiving Service and Prayer in the Tembagapura highlands took place in two locations, namely the Zion Church led by Rev. Yandi Manobe and the Darussa'adah Mosque led by Ustadz Rukmana Al Garuty. In Kuala Kencana, a joint prayer was held at the Multi-purpose Building also by Rev. Yandi Manobe. At the PTFI Gresik Smelter, a joint prayer was led by the Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of Gresik Regency, KH. Ainur Rofiq Toyyib, at the Babussalam Mosque. Meanwhile in Nabire, a thanksgiving service was held at the GKI Tabernacle Oyehe Nabire led by Rev. Swesty Amanupunnjo.
In Tembagapura, Ustaz Rukmana Al Garuty encouraged all PTFI employees to celebrate Indonesia's independence by responsibly preserving its natural resources. In his sermon, Rev. Yandi Manobe conveyed that a person with faith can have an impact on the nation: "Obedience to God shapes a life that is useful—not only for oneself, but also for others. From a life rooted in faith, real impacts are born that build, strengthen, and bring light to the nation," he said.
At the PTFI Gresik Smelter, KH. Ainur Rofiq Toyyib, Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) for Gresik Regency, stated that 80 years of Indonesian independence is a great gift from God. He invited all smelter employees to pray for their continued work for Indonesia, leading the nation to greater progress. Meanwhile, Rev. Swesty Amanupunnjo, at the GKI Tabaernakel Oyehe in Nabire, Central Papua, conveyed in her sermon that faith is not just about belief, but also about action.
"When we work and live with integrity, we not only build ourselves but also make a real impact on the nation," said Rev. Swesty.
PTFI, the world's largest integrated copper mining company from upstream to downstream, also celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. Throughout August, PTFI held various activities that fostered the spirit of nationalism and mutual cooperation at its five work sites, from upstream in Papua—including Tembagapura, Kuala Kencana, and Nabire—to downstream in Gresik, East Java, and Jakarta.
In Tembagapura, various competitions and cultural performances were held with residents of Banti Village. In the Lowlands, social service and village cleaning activities were held in Ayuka and Tipuka, as well as competitions for children and adults. In Nabire, free cataract surgeries were held, combined with education and free eye exams for 1,000 schoolchildren. In Gresik, blood drives, digital training for Gresik MSMEs, and the Melodi Tembaga Nusantara Concert took place. The culmination was the 80th Indonesian Independence Day Commemoration Ceremony, attended by all employees and contractors at PTFI's five work locations.
All activities were carried out in a spirit of mutual cooperation and togetherness with the local community. Together with the nation's best sons and daughters, PTFI continues to contribute to the nation, conducting safe and sustainable operations as a form of gratitude for Indonesia's 80th anniversary of independence. (Corporate Communications)
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