Monthly Archives: June 2015

We’re on Vacation!

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Kriste Rose

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

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6 Kilometers Underground

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Kriste Rose

PTFI has several of the fastest growing underground mines in the industry. In 2017, when GBC (Grasberg Block Cave) begins production, it will be the largest underground hard rock mine in the world, and PTFI’s collection of GBC, DOZ (Deep … Continue reading →

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Pogapa Village

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Kriste Rose

Deep in the interior of the Irian Jaya mountain range sits a remote village that is only accessible by foot and plane. A maze of rugged jungle trails allows villagers to trek from one village to another village, which often … Continue reading →

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Komoro Art and Culture Program

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Kriste Rose

The spirit of the Komoro people enveloped the local community last month with its annual art and culture program. The fervent sound of handcrafted wooden drums penetrated the air, while artisans, with painted torsos and feathered headdresses, manipulated primitive tools … Continue reading →

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