Climax Mine - Leadville Today
Climax Mine - Leadville Today
Climax Mine - Leadville Today
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WelcomeWelcome to the <strong>Climax</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>. Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold isthe world’s largest producer of molybdenum. We producemolybdenum at our <strong>Climax</strong> and Henderson mines in Colorado and asa by-product at several of our copper operations in North and SouthAmerica.<strong>Climax</strong> <strong>Mine</strong>, located a short distance from Henderson operations, isbelieved to be the world’s largest, highest-grade and lowest-costundeveloped molybdenum ore body in the world.Safety is our highest priority, and we will provide you with personalsafety equipment as you tour the facilities.Table of ContentsLocation 3History 4-5Fast Facts 6Operations Overview 7Reserves and Resources 8Exploration 9<strong>Climax</strong> <strong>Mine</strong> Site Map 10-11<strong>Mine</strong> 12-13Mill 14-15Tailings & Water Treatment Plant 16Environmental 17Workforce 17Safety 18Community Development 19Who is Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold? 20Molybdenum Fast Facts 21<strong>Climax</strong> Molybdenum Company 22-232
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