Strong Financial Performance
Generated quarterly EBITDA of $3.2 billion and operating cash flows of $2.2 billion, driven by strong copper and gold sales and improved production costs.
Indonesian Smelter Start-Up
Started up the new copper smelter in Indonesia a month ahead of schedule, progressing towards design capacity by the end of the year.
Leach Initiative Progress
Field trial at Morenci mine with an internally developed leach additive showing promising results, with potential to produce 800 million pounds per annum.
U.S. Copper Premium Increase
U.S. copper premium tripled from second quarter levels, providing additional margins and cash flows.
Continued Commitment to Shareholder Returns
Purchased 1.5 million shares in Q2, totaling 2.9 million shares in the first half of the year, maintaining a target of 50% of excess cash flow for shareholder returns.