Monthly Archives: July 2014

Export Ban – Part II

After a six-month stalemate, a strategic agreement, in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding, was recently signed by the Indonesian government and Freeport-McMoRan. The purpose of the agreement was to open a window for continued negotiations. It provides a … Continue reading

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An Australian Road Trip

With visions of iconic landmarks, powder-like beaches, and countless acres of protected national forests that span the Legendary Pacific Coast, we decided to transcend the great American road trip by experiencing Australia by car. After spending three days in Sydney, … Continue reading

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We’re on Vacation!

I’ll be back in two weeks to post more pictures and stories of our family’s adventures in Indonesia (and beyond)!

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Aroanop Village

Quietly hiding behind the dynamic scene of PTFI’s massive mining and milling operation, exists a different kind of operation. Its community investment program. PTFI is strongly committed toward preserving the unique culture of Papua’s indigenous people, while, at the same … Continue reading

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