Richard C. Adkerson, Chairman and CEO of Freeport-McMoRan, has been inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame for his contributions to the mining industry. Adkerson has been recognized for his leadership in strengthening environmental and social performance in mining. He was the chief architect of the $26 billion acquisition of Phelps Dodge Corp. in 2007, which created the modern Freeport. Adkerson has also been praised for his advocacy of responsible mining practices and his belief in the positive impact of mining on the economy and society. He is a member of various organizations and has received numerous honors and awards. Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with significant reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. Their assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia and mining operations in North and South America. [637d1d82]