Called “Mission Impossible”, Freeport’s Ertsberg Cu Project Convinces Skeptics
- Organization:
- The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
- Pages:
- 6
- File Size:
- 621 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1973
Abstract
Dubbed "Freeport's Mission Impossible" by the trade press, the company's Ertsberg mine in West Irian nevertheless shipped its first concentrates in December 1972, ahead of schedule. This is a new and great chapter in the history of Freeport Minerals Co. and its contractors. Exploration and construction were only possible by moving equipment and supplies by helicopters. This work was carried out by Petroleum Helicopters, Inc., of Lafayette, La. At the peak of operations six machines were in service manned by 11 pilots and supported by 10 mechanics. During the month of August, with work in full swing 1,604 tons were moved, including 3 DC-6 tractors requiring 18 trips each; flying hours for the month were 636.
Citation
APA: (1973) Called “Mission Impossible”, Freeport’s Ertsberg Cu Project Convinces Skeptics
MLA: Called “Mission Impossible”, Freeport’s Ertsberg Cu Project Convinces Skeptics. The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1973.