Copper cathodes are used as the raw material for many industries, including the manufacture of wire, cable and tubing.
“We are excited to support PT Freeport Indonesia as it expands its processing capacity in Indonesia,” said Vinayak Kembhavi, President Director, Linde Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. “Copper plays an important role in the electrification of transportation and industrial processes, and we look forward to working with PT Freeport on this world-leading project.”
This project is Linde’s third major investment in support of the copper processing industry in Indonesia, following the recent announcement of oxygen capacity expansion at Gresik, East Java.
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“Linde’s track record for the safe and reliable supply of industrial gases made it our partner of choice as we expand our operations,” observes Tony Wenas, President Director, PT Freeport Indonesia.