Climax Molybdenum Leading the World in Molybdenum Technology Climax Molybdenum Co., a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., is the world's leading molybdenum producer and supplier. Founded in 1916, our global operations include both primary and byproduct molybdenum mines. Integrated global operations and local customer care provide our worldwide partners with the most reliable supply and highest quality molybdenum and rhenium products. For detailed information about our metallurgical, chemical products and metal powder products, please contact our sales offices in Europe, Asia and the Americas. ROTTERDAM (Rozenburg), The Netherlands The Rotterdam plant in The Netherlands is one of two chemical conversion plants operated by Climax Molybdenum Company. The plant is a short distance from Rotterdam harbor and its associated and diverse transportation network serving Europe. Climax Molybdenum B.V., which started production in 1965, delivers technical molybdic oxide, ammonium molybdate and pure molybdic oxide to customers worldwide. The Rotterdam plant is dedicated to being the highest quality molybdenum chemicals producer. Since 1993, the plant has been certified to the ISO 9001 International Quality Standard. In 2004, the certification to ISO 14001 International Environmental Standard was recieved, and in 2005 to the OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Standard.