• Communities

    In every community where we operate, from Safford, AZ to Silver City, NM to Arequipa, Peru to Tenke or Fungurume, DRC, we aim to work in partnership to help communities build their own sustainable futures. Read more.

  • Nonprofits

    We partner with NGOs, foundations, and other community and government institutions globally to support community development initiatives. Read more.

  • Schools

    Education is fundamentally important to sustainable communities, states and countries. From preschool programs to universities, schools are an important partner in delivering opportunities for people and communities. Learn more about how we partner to advance education.

  • Stakeholders

    We collectively work with organizations and community stakeholders to build the capacity of our operating communities leading to stronger, more viable communities.  Read more.

  • Employees

    Through philanthropy and volunteerism, Freeport-McMoRan employees are dedicated to making our communities better places to live and work. Read More.

 
Our Communities
 

Our Programs



2012 Global Community Investment - $173 Million

  • Community Trust Funds - 40%
  • Economic Development
         and Infrastructure - 19%
  • Education and Training - 16%
  • Safety, Health and Environment - 9%
  • Administration - 9%
  • Resettlement - 2%
  • Matching Gifts/UW - 2%
  • Arts/Culture/Heritage - 2%
  • Other* - 1%
*Includes employee programs such as Matching Gifts and United Way.

In the News view all

5.13.13

Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold, Thunderbird School of Global Management and Blue Drop Performance Learning targets women in mining communities DreamBuilder: the Women's Business Creator is an online program that uses interviews, quizzes and television dramas to teach business skills to women in Latin America.

5.07.13

2nd Annual STEM Fest a great success in Gila County 400 visitors participated in STEM Fest and STEM in Motion activities on April 20 in Gila County. The event is supported by the Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Foundation and promotes and broadens understanding and interest in education and STEM-related subjects and careers.

4.22.13

Wormania strikes Green Valley The Green Valley-Sahuarita Community Food Bank recently treated area residents to a class in vermiculture, the art of raising worms in composting food. The class is part of a free series called "Know Food, Grow Food," sponsored by a $25,000 grant from Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation.

4.11.13

Corporate Responsibility Magazine Reveals 14th Annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens List Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" for a sixth consecutive year and is the only Arizona-based company to make the list.

4.05.13

Ridin' the Desert Trails West Desert Trails, formerly known as the West Desert Preserve, was purchased by Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita, Inc. in July of 2012, and since that time the company has made improvements to make the nearly 2,000 acres more accessible and safer to ride.

Announcements


  • Native American College Scholarship Program

    Apply now through June 28

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  • Green Valley / Sahuarita
    Community Investment Fund Application

    Deadline: June 1st  

    Apply Now!


  • Mini-Grants for Education

    Deadline: October 30



    Apply Now!

Featured Partnership

Freeport- McMoRan partners with 100Kin10 


100Kin10 is a multi-sector effort to prepare, deploy and support 100,000 excellent STEM teachers in the United States over the next 10 years.

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  • Community Development in North America

    Learn more about Freeport-McMoRan’s social investments in North America. Read more.

  • Our Community Policy

    Learn more about Freeport-McMoRan's Community Policy. Read more 

  • What Is Community Sustainability

    Learn more about what sustainable development means to Freeport-McMoRan. Read more

  • Community & Stakeholder Engagement

    Learn more about the ways that we engage with our communities and stakeholders. Read more