Two bodies found in search for Freeport Indonesia workers trapped in mine, reports say

Sep 22, 2025

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Two bodies found in search for Freeport Indonesia workers trapped in mine, reports say

Jakarta [Indonesia], September 22: Two bodies have been recovered in the search for seven Freeport Indonesia workers trapped underground at a major copper mine since September 8 due to heavy mudflows, Indonesian media reported.
The team is still looking for the other workers and the identification process will begin when police arrive, media outlets quoted a company spokesperson as saying.
Representatives for Freeport Indonesia (FCX.N), opens new tab and the local police did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation