Freeport's contribution to Indonesia from 1992-2017 reached US$17.3 billion.

The Indonesian government now officially owns 51.23% of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) following the signing of the sales purchase agreement (SPA). This comprises 26.23% held by PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero (Inalum) and PT Indocopper Investama (PTII). Previously, the government only held 9.36% of the shares in this subsidiary of Freeport-McMoran Inc (FCX). With 51.23% ownership, PTFI's dividend contribution to the government will also increase.

For information, PTFI's contribution to Indonesia in 2017 reached US$756 million, equivalent to Rp 10.24 trillion at an exchange rate of Rp 13,550 per US dollar. This comprised dividends of US$135 million, royalties of US$151 million, and other taxes and levies of US$470 million.

Cumulatively, PTFI's contribution to Indonesia from 1992 to 2017 reached US$17.32 billion. This comprised dividends of US$1.4 billion, royalties of US$2.04 billion, and other taxes and levies of US$13.86 billion. As is known, PTFI contributes 94% to the Regional Gross Domestic Product (RGDP) of Mimika Regency and 48% to the RGDP of Papua Province.