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Company Response

28 Dec 2005

Author:
Freeport-McMoRan

Response of Freeport-McMoRan to New York Times article

We have been transparent about our logistical support for the Indonesian security forces... The support for the government security institutions is provided pursuant to government requests for its legitimate requirements and is in accord with our Contract of Work, applicable laws, internal procedures and the joint US State Department–British Foreign Office Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights... Our environmental management practices adhere to Indonesian standards and, where applicable, international best practices... We have a positive relationship with the local people in our area of operations.

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NY Times editorial: Freeport-McMoRan in West Papua is one of Indonesia's worst polluters & funds abusive Indonesian military

New York Times 9-page article on environmental & human rights concerns relating to Freeport-McMoRan's mine in West Papua - includes comments by Freeport