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Comprehensive, ongoing scientific studies we have conducted
on land reclamation and revegetation in both the highlands
and the lowlands areas demonstrate that native species are easily
re-established in the highlands and that native species as well
as agricultural crops can grow well in the lowlands on soil
containing tailings, the finely ground natural rock residue from
our milling process.
In 2005, Montgomery Watson Harza, an internationally
respected environmental consulting firm, completed the triennial
independent audit of our environmental management systems. We
expect the audit report to be issued in the first quarter of 2006.
Previous independent audits concluded that our current tailings
transport and management system is the most appropriate method
for tailings management given the physical conditions in our area.
The previous audits also made a number of recommendations for
improvements and these are being implemented.
Safety
The strong emphasis on safety at PT Freeport Indonesia has resulted
in continued improvement in our safety performance. The 2005 lost
time injury rate per 200,000 working hours was 0.13, a 28 percent
improvement over 2004, comparing favorably to the U.S. metals
mining industry average of 1.9. The total reportable injury rate also
improved to 0.38, a 17 percent improvement over the prior year and
also comparing favorably to the U.S. metals industry average of 3.27.
For complete information on these issues, please see our full report,
“Working Toward Sustainable Development, 2005 Economic, Social and
Environmental Report,” on our web site (www.fcx.com). For a physical
copy, please e-mail us at [email protected], or contact the
Communications Department, 1615 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
70112, telephone 1-800-535-7094.
Hundreds of plant species have naturally
recolonized in portions of the tailings
deposition area. Other reclamation plots
include native fruit trees, commercial
plants and livestock.
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