Remember the heroes, chairman of the PTFI of the Perjuangan Perjuangan in Medan Pembangunan

Mimika – President Director of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) Tony Wenas said the meaning of the struggle for independence in the current era is no longer on the battlefield, but in the field of development. Tony reminded the spirit of the heroes, although the form of struggle is now different. “More than 80 years ago, our heroes were persistent in fighting for independence. They sacrificed sweat, blood and even live for one noble destination, independent Indonesia,” Tony said as he delivered the mandate of the 80th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia in the Tembagura football field, Sunday (8/17/2025), Tony, Tony said that have. backgrounds. But unite in one determination to gain independence. Browse to continue the content, he also calls Freeport Indonesia’s extended family a portrait of the country’s diversity. Employees come from different regions, religions and backgrounds, but unite with one purpose, namely to work hard and contribute to the country. “Similarly with the Freeport Indonesian family. Various types of tribes from Sabang to Merauke, from Miangas to Rote, are in our home in this Pura Copaga. But we have a different determination, namely independence, not on the battlefield, but in the field of development,” says Tony. “Sing the sleeve, let’s work together to manage the largest underground mines in the world safely and sustainably. The upstream -down flash of free -life of FreePort Indonesia of Papua for Indonesia is advanced,” he continued. At the event, Tony also explained the real contribution of Freeport Indonesia to the national economy. In 2024, PTFI made a direct contribution to the state RP 80 trillion, including taxes, royalties, profit sharing, dividends, to other payments. Of the amount, RP 11 trillion was immediately received by the regions, especially Mimika Regency and the Province Central Papuea. In addition, PTFI RP has poured 2 trillion for the social investment program for the community across the mine. Since 2019, dividends paid to the government has reached 4.1 billion US dollars, the amount even greater than the acquisition costs of PTFI shares by the government. In his speech, Tony also referred to the important achievements of Freeport Indonesia in the downstream field. The world’s largest single -line smelter in Gresik officially operated, including precious metal purification plant that yielded 11.5 tonnes of gold until July 2025. Freeport Indonesia is also aimed at the production of 800 thousand tonnes of copper catode per year, enough to support the production of 8 million electric vehicles. In addition to the production achievements, Freeport Indonesia also carved social achievements and education. The Freeport Scholarship born the local figures, including the Governor and Deputy Regent in Papua. Tony closed his mandate with an invitation to continue to work hard, maintain safety and contribute significantly to the country. The 80th Indonesian Independence Day Memorial Ceremony in Tembagapura was invited by thousands of participants, including employees, families, and guests and simultaneously broadcast from six PTFI operations in Papua and Java. (PRF/EGA)