Freeport says Indonesia promises approval to operate beyond 2021

Freeport says Indonesia promises approval to operate beyond 2021

Grasberg copper and gold mine, Indonesia. Visual from Freeport-McMoRan Inc website. October 2015

U.S. energy and mining company Freeport-McMoRan Inc said on Thursday it has been assured by the government of Indonesia that the mining contract for its giant Grasberg copper and gold mine will be extended beyond 2021.

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