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22 Oct 2019

USA: Freeport McMoRan settles pollution complaints with $6.8 million payment, includes company response

In 2012, Freeport McMoRan agreed to pay $6,8 million to the US Department of Interior to settle pollution complaints relating to its Morenci copper mine in Arizona. The charges pertained to rainwater falling on tailings from the mine and creating toxic surface water that killed and injured migratory birds. Freeport McMoRan responded to this report, highlighting policies and practices it has since put into place to protect wildlife.