This project will demonstrate the technical viability of using industrial-scale geothermal clean heat (GCH) in the mining process

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
DECD0000112
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$173,940,823

Award facts

Assistance listing
81.255 Clean Energy Demonstrations
Completion date 25% complete
Funding
  • $80,000,000.00 Federal
  • $93,940,823.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

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Description

As the agency reported it.

The recipient will use GCH to enable the recovery of residual copper, a critical material, from previously mined material at a reduced emissions intensity compared to conventional mining practices and fossil-based alternatives for heat. This project will also install and operate a microgrid and a battery energy storage system (BESS) at an active mine to increase energy reliability. The recipient will continue prioritizing workforce development and labor pipeline programs and grow the recipient's current community partnerships that focus on building resilience within rural communities.

Transactions

Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $0 $93,940,823
Amendment $0 $0
Original award $80,000,000 $0

Quick answers

Who received award DECD0000112?

DECD0000112 was awarded to Freeport Minerals Corporation by Department of Energy on January 1, 2025.

How much is award DECD0000112 worth?

$173,940,823 has been obligated on DECD0000112: $80,000,000 in federal funding and $93,940,823 in non-federal funding.

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