Mining News July 1, 2009

Top Salaries Again For Freeport Executives

Despite the recession, the top two executives of Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold were compensated in millions of dollars last year. Richard Adkerson, President and Chief Executive Officer took home some $53.8 million in 2008 while the company's Chairman, James Moffett received $44.8 million in compensation.