James Moffett

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James R.
Moffett is the founder of McMoRan Oil & Gas Co. (1969), Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (1987), and McMoRan Exploration Co. (1994).
At Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., he held the title of Chairman from 1992 to 2015.
At McMoRan Exploration Co., he held the title of Co-Chairman from 1994 to 2010.
Mr. Moffett's former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Freeport McMoRan, Inc. (1984-1997), Chairman at Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas, Inc., President Commissioner at PT Freeport Indonesia, and Member at The University of Texas at Austin, Mining Foundation of the Southwest, Australian Propectors & Miners Hall of Fame Ltd., National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum, and Manager & Member at Moffett Holdings LLC.
Mr. Moffett's education includes an undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a graduate degree from Tulane University (Louisiana).

Former positions of James Moffett

Companies	Position	End
Mining Foundation of the Southwest Mining Foundation of the Southwest Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Mining Foundation of the Southwest educates the public on the importance of mineral resources in everyday life. The company is based in Tucson, AZ.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2021-01-09
Moffett Holdings LLC	Corporate Officer/Principal	2021-01-09
Australian Propectors & Miners Hall of Fame Ltd. Australian Propectors & Miners Hall of Fame Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides amusement and recreation services	Corporate Officer/Principal	2021-01-09
The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	2021-01-09
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum is housed in the former high school building and operates year-round. The museum features around 15 exhibits covering topics such as historic Leadville mining, mineral chemistry, the evolution of mining technology, the gold rush, space mining, and molybdenum. The non-profit company is based in Leadville, CO. It educates the public about mining’s history, societal impact, and future through collections of approximately 50,000 artifacts, including mining tools, minerals, art, archives, and photographs. It also includes the National Mining Hall of Fame, which honors individuals who have contributed to the mining industry. The museum offers educational programs, public engagement opportunities, and relies on community support.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2021-01-09

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Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as copper, gold and molybdenum mining company	Non-Energy Minerals
Freeport McMoRan, Inc. /Old/ Freeport McMoRan, Inc. /Old/ Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Mines and sells phosphates, produces and distributes phosphate fertilizers	Non-Energy Minerals
McMoRan Exploration Co. McMoRan Exploration Co. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores, develops, and produces oil and gas	Energy Minerals
PT Freeport Indonesia PT Freeport Indonesia Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining, processing and exploring copper ore, gold and silver	Non-Energy Minerals
The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Tulane University (Louisiana) Tulane University (Louisiana) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Mining Foundation of the Southwest Mining Foundation of the Southwest Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Mining Foundation of the Southwest educates the public on the importance of mineral resources in everyday life. The company is based in Tucson, AZ.	Commercial Services
McMoRan Oil & Gas Co. McMoRan Oil & Gas Co. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil and natural gas exploration & production services	Energy Minerals
Australian Propectors & Miners Hall of Fame Ltd. Australian Propectors & Miners Hall of Fame Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides amusement and recreation services	Consumer Services
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum is housed in the former high school building and operates year-round. The museum features around 15 exhibits covering topics such as historic Leadville mining, mineral chemistry, the evolution of mining technology, the gold rush, space mining, and molybdenum. The non-profit company is based in Leadville, CO. It educates the public about mining’s history, societal impact, and future through collections of approximately 50,000 artifacts, including mining tools, minerals, art, archives, and photographs. It also includes the National Mining Hall of Fame, which honors individuals who have contributed to the mining industry. The museum offers educational programs, public engagement opportunities, and relies on community support.	Consumer Services
Moffett Holdings LLC
Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas, Inc. Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas, Inc. Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Engages in acquiring, exploring, developing and producing of oil and gas	Industrial Services