Freeport Indonesia stops Grasberg mining, processing operations due to flood, landslide - CEO

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JAKARTA, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Copper miner Freeport Indonesia stopped mining and processing operations at its Grasberg mine after heavy rain caused a mud flood at a concentrate mill on Saturday, chief executive Tony Wenas said on Sunday.


The company said there were no casualties and a recovery effort was underway. (Reporting by Bernadette Christina; Editing by William Mallard)

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