MSHA order at Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) Morenci mine resolved

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. reported that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Freeport‑McMoRan Morenci Inc., received an imminent danger order from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) on January 14, 2026, at the Morenci mine in Arizona. MSHA issued the order under Section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 after observing employees working on an elevated conveyor belt without fall protection. No injuries occurred, the employees were immediately withdrawn from the area, and the company states it addressed the incident in good faith cooperation with MSHA. The order was terminated effective the same day, January 14, 2026.

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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): January 14, 2026

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).

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

On January 14, 2026, Freeport‑McMoRan Morenci Inc., 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 Morenci mine in Arizona upon observation of employees working on an elevated conveyor belt without fall protection. No injuries occurred, and the employees were immediately withdrawn from the area. The company promptly addressed the incident in good faith cooperation with MSHA. The order was terminated effective January 14, 2026.

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: January 16, 2026

FAQ

What incident did Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) report at the Morenci mine?

Freeport-McMoRan reported that MSHA issued an imminent danger order on January 14, 2026, at the Morenci mine in Arizona after employees were seen working on an elevated conveyor belt without fall protection.

Were there any injuries in the Morenci mine safety incident reported by FCX?

No. The company states that no injuries occurred during the incident involving employees working on an elevated conveyor belt without fall protection.

How did Freeport-McMoRan respond to the MSHA imminent danger order?

The employees were immediately withdrawn from the area, and Freeport-McMoRan states that it promptly addressed the incident in good faith cooperation with MSHA.

When was the MSHA imminent danger order at the Morenci mine terminated?

The imminent danger order issued at the Morenci mine was terminated effective January 14, 2026, the same day it was issued.

Which Freeport-McMoRan entity was directly involved in the MSHA order?

The order was issued to Freeport‑McMoRan Morenci Inc., which is described as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

What law did MSHA rely on for the imminent danger order at Morenci?

MSHA issued the imminent danger order under Section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.