PT Freeport Indonesia, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Provides Relief to Region Hurt by Drought

September 1, 2015 /3BL Media/ - A hail storm and freezing temperatures from July 5-7 destroyed crops in Agandugume District and surrounding regions in Papua, Indonesia.

The damage to the vegetation crops caused a food crisis for 26 villages in three central highland regencies. In response to this situation, PT Freeport Indonesia provided logistical support and supplies as part of the relief mission.

A total of 4.4 tons of food as well as supplies were provided to deal with the natural disaster.

To read further about how PT Freeport Indonesia invests in the communities surrounding its operations, please see http://www.fcx.com/sd/community/comm_indo.htm.

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