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Climax Molybdenum - A Freeport-McMoRan Company

2022-1-21 · Climax Molybdenum Co., a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, is the world's leading molybdenum producer and supplier. Founded in 1916, our global operations include both primary and byproduct molybdenum mines. Integrated global operations and local customer care provide our worldwide partners with the most reliable supply and highest quality molybdenum and

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Our Approach

Principles of Business Conduct In February 2017, we launched the updated

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Stowmarket

STOWMARKET The Climax Stowmarket plant in the United Kingdom is one of

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Shanghai

Shanghai - Climax Molybdenum - A Freeport-McMoRan Company

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Cautionary Statement

Cautionary Statement - Climax Molybdenum - A Freeport-McMoRan

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Announcements

10.14.2011 Climax Molybdenum Participates in the Ryan’s Notes 2011

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United States

The Climax open-pit mine includes a 25,000 metric ton-per-day mill facility. Climax

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IMOA

International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) Annual General Meeting .

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Contact

Fort Madison, Iowa. Climax Molybdenum Company P.O. Box 220 2598 Highway

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MATERIAL STEWARDSHIP

Environmental and social performance of mining operations, as well as of the

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Climax Molybdenum Mine | Articles | Colorado Encyclopedia

2022-1-30 · Located in Lake County beside Fremont Pass, the Climax Molybdenum Mine started production in 1918 and grew to become the world’s largest underground mine. Deemed a national priority during World War II because of molybdenum’s importance in hardening steel, Climax continued to grow for a generation after the war. A molybdenum price crash sent the mine into

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Climax Molybdenum

Climax Molybdenum, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, is the largest producer and supplier of molybdenum operating right here in Colorado. Named after the Climax Railroad Station at the top of the Continental Divide, the mine operates the underground Henderson Mine near Empire, the Henderson Mill in Grand County, and the Climax Mine near Leadville.

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OPERATIONS | Climax Molybdenum - A Freeport

2022-1-21 · GLOBAL MINING OPERATIONS. US - ARIZONA - PHOENIX. US - COLORADO - CLIMAX. US - COLORADO - HENDERSON. US - IOWA - FORT MADISON. NETHERLANDS - ROTTERDAM. UK - STOWMARKET.

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HISTORY | Climax Molybdenum - A Freeport-McMoRan

2022-1-21 · Climax Molybdenum Company, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, is one of the world’s leading molybdenum producers. The roots of Climax run deep, tracing its name and origin to the early mining days in the high mountains of Colorado. The name “Climax” derives from the Climax railroad station which was built at the top of the Continental Divide as a place to

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United States of America | Climax Molybdenum - A

2022-1-21 · The Climax open-pit mine includes a 25,000 metric ton-per-day mill facility. Climax has the capacity to produce approximately 30 million pounds of molybdenum per year. The available mining fleet consists of ten 177-metric ton haul trucks loaded by two hydraulic shovels with bucket sizes of 34 cubic meters, which are capable of moving an average ...

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About Us | Climax Molybdenum - A Freeport-McMoRan

2022-1-21 · MOLYBDENUM. Where Does Molybdenum Come From? How is Molybdenum Used? Who Uses Molybdenum? What Does Molybdenum Do? METALLURGICAL. Carbon-Free Briquettes; Ferromolybdenum; Molybdenum Oxide; CHEMICAL. Applications; TECHNICAL LIBRARY; ANNOUNCEMENTS; OPERATIONS. NORTH AMERICA - United States. Arizona -

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Molybdenum Mining – American Moly

Molybdenum mining and processing techniques have been improved continuously since the first mine was started at Climax near Leadville, Colorado in 1916.Today, the principal moly mines, both primary and by-product, are found along the Great Continental Divide of the Americas, in China and in the CIS.

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Climax-Type Porphyry Molybdenum Deposits

2009-10-19 · Molybdenum is the primary commodity in all known Climax-type deposits. It is almost exclusively found as molybdenite (MoS. 2). Most of the elements characterized as rare metals are concentrated in parts of Climax-type deposits, and small amounts of wolframite, cassiterite, and monazite have been recovered from the Climax deposit.

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How Is Molybdenum Mined and Processed? | Refractory

2019-9-5 · Molybdenum is a silver-white metal with an atomic number of 42, a density of 10.2 g / cm³, a melting point of 2610 ° C, and a boiling point of 5560 ° C. Molybdenum mining and processing technology have been improving since 1916, when Climax molybdenum was first mined near Leadville, Colo.

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Molybdenum Mining – American Moly

Molybdenum mining and processing techniques have been improved continuously since the first mine was started at Climax near Leadville, Colorado in 1916.Today, the principal moly mines, both primary and by-product, are found along the Great Continental Divide of the Americas, in China and in the CIS.

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Climax Molybdenum Deposit (MRDS #10214926) MO

Total production from 1918 to 1991 is about 470 million tons of ore at an average grade of 0.22% molybdenum. The mine was placed on a care-and-maintenance status in 1995. In April 2006, the company announced plans to re-open the mine in 2009.

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Climax: The Mine, The Legend – W R Allen Photography

2019-11-19 · Climax existed for one reason only: molybdenum. Molybdenum is a rarely occurring mineral used to strengthen steel. In the United States, the largest deposits of the mineral exist in one place only: Climax, Colorado. When the mine was active and thriving in the 1950s, Climax was the town of highest elevation in North America.

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Molybdenum Mining and Processing - IMOA

Molybdenum mining & processing. Molybdenum mining and processing techniques have been improved continuously since the first mine was started at Climax near Leadville, Colorado in 1916. Today, the principal moly mines, both primary and

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Climax Mine – Western Mining History

The Climax Mine is a molybdenum mine located in Lake county, Colorado at an elevation of 11,801 feet. About the MRDS Data: All mine locations were obtained from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The locations and other information in this database have not been verified for accuracy.

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Climax Molybdenum Mine and Henderson Mine and Mill

2021-7-25 · Climax Molybdenum Mine and Henderson Mine and Mill are Hiring! If you’re interested in working in Colorado’s’ beautiful outdoors and working for a company with a rich past and a bright future, then we encourage you to apply

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News and Information - Climax Molybdenum

09.30.21. Freeport-McMoRan today announced the publication of its updated Climate Report which details the work underway across its global business to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, advance

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Climax-Type Porphyry Molybdenum Deposits

2009-10-19 · Molybdenum is the primary commodity in all known Climax-type deposits. It is almost exclusively found as molybdenite (MoS. 2). Most of the elements characterized as rare metals are concentrated in parts of Climax-type deposits, and small amounts of wolframite, cassiterite, and monazite have been recovered from the Climax deposit.

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CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM V. SOL (MSHA) (80092873)

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Office of Administrative Law Judges CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM COMPANY, Application for Review A DIVISION OF AMAX, INC., APPLICANT Docket No. DENV 79-21-M v. Citation and Order No. 332803 September 20, 1978 SECRETARY OF LABOR, MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH Climax Mine ADMINISTRATION

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Michael J. Kendrick | Freeport-McMoRan

2022-2-2 · Mike Kendrick is President-Climax Molybdenum Co., a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan. He has responsibility for the company’s molybdenum mines, conversion facilities, and the Molybdenum companies’ sales and marketing. Mr. Kendrick has more than 35 years with the company that have included senior leadership roles at its copper and molybdenum operations

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Climax mine - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia

2019-9-28 · Climax was an unincorporated mining village and a former U.S. Post Office located in Lake County, Colorado, United States. Climax is known for its large molybdenum ore deposit. Climax is located along the Continental Divide at an elevation of about 11,360 feet.

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Climax: The Mine, The Legend – W R Allen Photography

2019-11-19 · Climax existed for one reason only: molybdenum. Molybdenum is a rarely occurring mineral used to strengthen steel. In the United States, the largest deposits of the mineral exist in one place only: Climax, Colorado. When the mine was active and thriving in the 1950s, Climax was the town of highest elevation in North America.

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Climax Mine – Western Mining History

The Climax Mine is a molybdenum mine located in Lake county, Colorado at an elevation of 11,801 feet. About the MRDS Data: All mine locations were obtained from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The locations and other information in this database have not been verified for accuracy.

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Climax Molybdenum Helps Preserve History - Climax

2021-1-4 · Climax Molybdenum recently contributed $9,000 through local site investments to the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. The funding will go towards a new reclamation exhibit. The National Mining Hall of Fame in Leadville details the history and commemorates the work and contributions of Colorado’s miners and mining communities. Today, the museum also engages

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Climax Molybdenum Mine Cave-in

2021-9-27 · The Climax is the largest molybdenum mine in the United States. It is located at an altitude of 12,000 feet and employs 200 men in the mine and milling properties. The Climax is considered one of the most successful enterprises of its kind in the mining industry. The mine was started about ten years ago, backed by Denver interests.

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Climax-Type Porphyry Molybdenum Deposits

2009-10-19 · Molybdenum is the primary commodity in all known Climax-type deposits. It is almost exclusively found as molybdenite (MoS. 2). Most of the elements characterized as rare metals are concentrated in parts of Climax-type deposits, and small amounts of wolframite, cassiterite, and monazite have been recovered from the Climax deposit.

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CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM V. SOL (MSHA) (80092873)

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Office of Administrative Law Judges CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM COMPANY, Application for Review A DIVISION OF AMAX, INC., APPLICANT Docket No. DENV 79-21-M v. Citation and Order No. 332803 September 20, 1978 SECRETARY OF LABOR, MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH Climax Mine ADMINISTRATION

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Michael J. Kendrick | Freeport-McMoRan

2022-2-2 · Mike Kendrick is President-Climax Molybdenum Co., a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan. He has responsibility for the company’s molybdenum mines, conversion facilities, and the Molybdenum companies’ sales and marketing. Mr. Kendrick has more than 35 years with the company that have included senior leadership roles at its copper and molybdenum operations

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AMAX Inc. | Encyclopedia

2022-1-24 · Like Climax Molybdenum, AMAX is a mining company that owes most of its profits to one metal, but aluminum has replaced molybdenum in this regard. AMAX concentrates on downstream operations, creating aluminum products that will create markets. Like its predecessor American Metal Co. in Africa, AMAX is willing to explore potentially profitable ...

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THE CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM DEPOSIT COLORADO - USGS

2011-6-30 · THE CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM DEPOSIT, COLORADO By B. S. BUTLER and JOHN W. VANDERWILT ABSTRACT The largest single metal-mining operation in the history of mining in Colorado has been developed at Climax, as a result of the increased use of molybdenum in the steel and other industries. Production of molybdenum at Climax was notable

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