Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci Mine Receives Award for Bat Preservation Program

Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci copper mining operations were recently honored by the Arizona Mining Association with the 2018 Sustainability, Preservation and Diversity in Environment award in recognition of environmental excellence.

The award recognized the Morenci operations for its role in protecting and monitoring some 1.5 million bats roosting in two areas – a nearby cave and a historic mine opening – as well as for conservation education outreach in the community.

To learn more about how Freeport-McMoRan promotes opportunities to conserve and enhance wildlife resources in the areas in which they operate, please visit fcx.com.

Please see the 2017 Working Toward Sustainable Development Report for more information on all of their social, economic and environmental efforts.