Freeport CEO Urges US Copper Incentives Amid Global Expansion Push

Post Views: 234 Freeport McMoRan Copper Mining Freeport CEO Calls for U.S. Copper Incentives to Compete Globally Freeport-McMoRan CEO Kathleen Quirk is urging the U.S. government to offer stronger incentives for copper mining. She also wants permitting processes streamlined to support domestic production. Despite Freeport’s large U.S. presence, it faces higher costs and lower ore grades than at its international sites. In an interview with The Northern Miner, Quirk stressed the need for policy reform. She said it’s essential for meeting the growing demand for critical minerals like coppe...