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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson/Gila Herald jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAN JOSE — A report of gunfire near the Gila River sparked a multi-agency response last Friday afternoon, though deputies ultimately determined that individuals in …
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Report of Gunfire Near San Jose Diversion Dam Read More
TweetPinShareCollision took the life of Clifton man Charles McCargish By Jon Johnsonjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MORENCI — Heavy dust, reduced visibility, and sudden deceleration led to a fatal collision between two massive haul …
Heavy dust blamed in fatal Freeport mine haul truck crash Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports MORENCI — A tragic accident at Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci mining operation has left one person dead following what company officials described as a “haul truck accident” early …
Fatal Haul Truck Incident Under Investigation at Morenci Mine Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article PHOENIX – Freeport has been named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States, with its inclusion on The Civic 50 list, which recognizes corporate …
Freeport-McMoRan named one of the most community-minded companies in the U.S. Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Gherald L. Hoopes Activities Center hosted an evening of celebration Thursday night for women who succeeded in pursuing their dreams of …
Have a slice and give a cheer for the 2024 Small Businesswomen of the Year Read More
TweetPinShareFreeport announced that its new CEO, Kathleen L. Quirk. will receive the Ankh Award at The Copper Club’s annual dinner on June 12 Contributed Article/Courtesy Freeport McMoRan PHOENIX – Freeport-McMoRan …
Freeport CEO Kathleen L. Quirk to receive the Copper Club’s Ankh Award Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Freeport: Freeport McMoRan announced on Tuesday that Richard Adkerson will be stepping down as CEO and former president Kathleen Quirk will take the mantle. Adkerson will remain as …
Freeport-McMoRan announces new CEO Read More
TweetPinShareHuman haul drivers to be phased out of a position Contributed Photo/Courtesy Caterpillar: Caterpillar and Freeport-McMoRan are collaborating to convert the mining company’s fleet of Cat® 793 haul trucks to …
Freeport-McMoRan uses Cat MineStar™ to convert its fleet to autonomous haulage at Bagdad mine Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Meta: Peter Daniel Ortega, 29, has been charged with multiple charges regarding a domestic violence incident on May 13. His preliminary hearing in Clifton Justice Court is set …
Morenci man facing multiple charges after domestic violence incident Read More TweetPinSharePhoto By Freeport-McMoRan Contributed Article/Courtesy Freeport McMoRan PHOENIX, AZ, May 10, 2023 – Richard Adkerson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Freeport-McMoRan, has been selected for induction into the National …
Freeport CEO Richard Adkerson selected for induction into National Mining Hall of Fame Read More