Client Account ID: ******

Welcome Arthur,

Freeport Minerals Corporation has partnered with Sterling to perform a background investigation as part of the pre- employment process. Please read the information below in its entirety on what to know before you begin and what to expect once you access the link to the Sterling Direct secure portal.

Before You Begin

Ensure that you are able to provide your complete and accurate Employment and Education history if

requested. This includes exact names, dates,

addresses, phone numbers and e-mail contact

information.

Freeport Minerals may require documentation to

complete the verification process. If you know that a previous employer or school has closed or is difficult to contact, we strongly recommend proactively

providing documentation when given the opportunity. Acceptable document types are:

Employment: A paystub, W2 or letter from your

previous employer on letterhead

College Degrees: An Official Transcript

High School Diplomas & GEDs: A Copy of the

Diploma

What to Expect

You will review and sign electronic consent and

disclosures authorizing Sterling to initiate a

background check as a condition of employment.

Before providing your information, you will be advised of your rights under the federal and state laws which govern background screening for employment

purposes.

You are encouraged to carefully read the information provided about your rights under the Fair Credit

Reporting Act, your privacy and the security of the information you provide.

Information reported on your background check

cannot be used to adversely affect your employment without providing you the opportunity to contest the accuracy of the report.

Let's Get Started

Click the link below to proceed with initiating your background check:

Click here to begin

If you are contacted by Sterling for additional information, please respond within 24 hours to avoid delays with the completion of your background check. If you have any questions or need technical assistance, please contact Sterling toll-free at 1-888-***-**** (Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Eastern.

Regards,

Sterling

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