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Freeport Updates on PT Freeport Indonesia Operations
A mud rush at Freeport-McMoRan’s Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia on September 8 resulted in the tragic loss of seven team members, confirmed on October 5. Mining operations are suspended pending an investigation involving external experts, expected by year-end 2025. The incident, involving approximately 800,000 metric tons of material, impacted multiple levels of the mine. Production disruption at the major copper mine raises market concerns. The company faces scrutiny and potential financial impact.
