Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Safety Issues Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action after Stock Drops Over 20% -- Investors are Urged to Contact BFA Law

Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Freeport, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/freeport-mcmoran-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until January 12, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Freeport securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and is captioned Reed v. Freeport-McMoRan Inc., et al., No. 2:25-cv-04243.

Why is Freeport Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

Freeport is a mining company with its Indonesian affiliate operating as PT Freeport Indonesia (“PTFI”). PTFI operates the Grasberg Copper and Gold Mine (“Grasberg”), in which the Indonesian government holds a commercial interest. During the relevant period, Freeport touted its safety procedures, including its use of data and technology as well as behavioral science principles to prevent fatal incidents. It indicated it provides the training, tools, and resources needed to identify risks and consistently apply effective controls.

As alleged, in truth, Freeport overstated its commitment to safety, given that it conducted unsafe mining practices at the Grasberg mine which were reasonably likely to result in worker fatalities.

Why did Freeport’s Stock Drop?

On September 9, 2025, Freeport issued a press release on its PTFI operations. It announced that mining operations in Grasberg had been suspended to evacuate seven team members that were trapped due to a landslide at one of its underground mines. This news caused the price of Freeport stock to drop $2.77 per share, or more than 5.9%, from a closing price of $46.66 per share on September 8, 2025, to $43.89 per share on September 9, 2025.

On September 24, 2025, Freeport issued an update on the incident noting that two of the seven individuals had been fatally injured and that the remaining five team members remained missing. In the same release, Freeport noted that due to the suspension in operations, sales were expected to be 4% lower for copper and approximately 6% lower for gold than July 2025 estimates. This news caused the price of Freeport stock to drop $7.69 per share, or almost 17%, from a closing price of $45.36 per share on September 23, 2025, to $37.67 per share on September 24, 2025.