May 16 (Reuters) - Freeport-mcmoran Inc FCX.N :
* "For copper, chinese demand remains strong; europe , north america showing steady improvement" - CEO
* Freeport-Mcmoran - "since mid-april 2017, pt-freeport indonesia has experienced a high level of worker absenteeism, which has impacted mining/milling rates" - CEO
* Freeport-Suspending pt fi underground development would cause significant long-lasting negative impacts to all stakeholders , including indonesian suppliers, government and Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: FCX.N
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