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Freeport McMoRan slapped with $6.8 million fine

MINING.com Editor | April 26, 2012 | 6:51 pm Base Metals Precious Metals Top Companies Europe Copper Gold 

US copper giant Freeport McMoRan has been ordered to settle claims worth $6.8 million for polluting areas around the Morenci Mine in Arizona. State and federal authorities brought the claim against Freeport for allowing tailings to seep into rivers, streams...

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