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DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman St., Room 215 <br />Denver, Colorado 80203 <br />Phone: (303) 866 -3567 <br />FAX: (303) 832 -8106 <br />December 18, 2012 <br />Mr. David F. Rivera <br />Director of Government Relations, Colorado <br />Freeport- McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. <br />1660 Lincoln St., Suite 2760 <br />Denver, CO 80264 <br />RE: Director's Award for Excellence in Hard Rock Reclamation <br />Dear: Mr. Rivera: <br />On behalf of the Mined Land Reclamation Board, I am pleased to notify you that Freeport- <br />McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Award will receive special recognition for the funding provided to <br />assist the Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program (CIMRP) address hazards and environmental <br />problems that remain at historic hard rock mine sites in central Colorado. Freeport's <br />acknowledgement of the impacts of historic mining practices and willingness to fund projects <br />hampered by very limited available public funding is a significant step forward toward reclamation <br />of Colorado's remaining legacy mining problems. This financial commitment has provided the <br />CIMRP opportunities to leverage additional reclamation funds from multiple government agencies <br />and nonprofit environmental organizations resulting in significant benefits to Colorado's citizens and <br />environment. Freeport's corporate philosophy and dedication to provide beneficial economic and <br />social results coupled with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, is deserving of special <br />recognition. <br />The award will be presented at the Awards will be presented at the Colorado Mining Association <br />115 National Western Mining Conference & Exhibit at the Colorado Convention Center. The <br />awards luncheon will take place on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Ticket information is available <br />on the CMA's website www.coloradomining.org. <br />Please contact me or Irene Stanton at 303 - 866 -3567 x8144 if you have any questions. <br />Sincerely, <br />Loretta E. Pineda <br />Director <br />Office of <br />Mined Land Reclamation <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />COLORADO <br />D I V I S I O N O F <br />RECLAMATION <br />MINING <br />—&— <br />SAFETY <br />John W. Hickenlooper <br />Governor <br />Mike King <br />Executive Director <br />Loretta E Pineda <br />Director <br />Office of <br />Denver • Grand Junction • Durango Active and Inactive Mines <br />