---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000831259-25-000039"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FCX"
cik: "0000831259"
company_name: "FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC"
filed_at: "2025-09-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T06:48:13.839326+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Freeport's Grasberg mine suspended after mud flow; 7 contractors missing

## Summary
- Mud flow on September 8 blocked access to seven PTFI contractors in Grasberg Block Cave service level.
- PTFI has drilled into service level locations including near a refuge chamber but has not located workers.
- Mining operations in Grasberg minerals district remain temporarily suspended to prioritize rescue.
- Company will complete investigation and evaluate incident impacts, including revisions to near-term production forecasts.
- Indonesian government authorities are on site reviewing the incident and monitoring rescue operations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000831259-25-000039
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FCX
- cik: 0000831259
- company_name: FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC
- filed_at: 2025-09-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/831259/000083125925000039/0000831259-25-000039-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/831259/000083125925000039/fcx-20250911.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000831259-25-000039.txt

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