[8-K] Freeport-McMoran Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. disclosed that its indirect subsidiary, Climax Molybdenum Company, received an imminent danger order from the Mine Safety and Health Administration after an employee was observed standing on an elevated haul-truck deck without fall protection on September 4, 2025. The company reported no injuries and said it cooperated with MSHA while addressing the situation. The MSHA order was terminated effective September 10, 2025, and the filing is signed by an authorized company representative.

Positive

• No injuries were reported following the incident
• Company cooperation with MSHA was described as prompt and in good faith
• Order terminated by MSHA on September 10, 2025

Negative

• Imminent danger order issued by MSHA for a safety lapse on September 4, 2025
• Employee observed without fall protection while on an elevated haul-truck deck

Insights

Safety Compliance Expert

Immediate safety lapse triggered an MSHA imminent danger order that was closed within days.

The event describes a worker observed on an elevated haul-truck deck without fall protection, which led MSHA to issue an imminent danger order on September 4, 2025. The company reports no injuries and states it cooperated with the agency and addressed the issue before the order was terminated on September 10, 2025.

The main dependency is corrective action and procedural change implementation to prevent recurrence; absent details on specific remedial steps, the primary near-term item to watch is whether formal corrective actions, retraining, or equipment changes are disclosed in subsequent reports or filings within the next few weeks to months.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 4, 2025

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-11307-01			74-2480931
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

333 North Central Avenue
Phoenix			AZ			85004
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (602) 366-8100

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share			FCX			The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 1.04. Mine Safety – Reporting of Shutdowns and Patterns of Violations.

On September 4, 2025, Climax Molybdenum Company, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Inc., received an imminent danger order issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) under Section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The order was issued at the Henderson mine in Colorado upon observation of an employee standing on an elevated deck of a haul truck without fall protection. No injuries occurred and the company promptly addressed the incident in good faith cooperation with MSHA. The order was terminated effective September 10, 2025.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

By: /s/ Ellie L. Mikes

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Ellie L. Mikes

Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer    

(authorized signatory)

Date: September 10, 2025

FAQ

What did Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) report in the 8-K about the MSHA order?

The filing states that Climax Molybdenum Company received an imminent danger order after an employee was seen standing on an elevated haul-truck deck without fall protection; no injuries occurred and the order was terminated on September 10, 2025.

When was the MSHA imminent danger order issued and terminated for FCX's subsidiary?

The order was issued on September 4, 2025 and terminated effective September 10, 2025.

Were there any injuries reported in the incident at the Henderson mine?

No. The filing explicitly states that no injuries occurred related to the observed safety lapse.

Did the company describe how it responded to the MSHA order?

Yes. The filing says the company promptly addressed the incident and cooperated in good faith with MSHA, though it does not detail specific corrective actions in this notice.

Which subsidiary and site were involved in the MSHA order disclosed by FCX?

The notice identifies Climax Molybdenum Company, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, and the Henderson mine in Colorado.