Freeport-McMoRan Inc. operates in the Materials sector, within the Copper and Basic Metals industry. The company is one of the largest publicly traded copper producers globally.

Its core activities include:

• Copper mining and processing.

• Gold production as a byproduct.

• Molybdenum extraction and sales.

Major operations are located in the United States and Indonesia, with large-scale mining complexes such as Morenci and Grasberg. The United States represents a key production base.

Freeport’s output primarily serves industries including construction, energy infrastructure, transportation, and electronics, where copper is essential for electrification and industrial applications.

Performance is influenced by global copper prices, supply-and-demand cycles, energy and labor costs, environmental regulations, capital expenditures, and broader economic conditions tied to infrastructure and industrial growth.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker FCX.

History and Development

Founded in 1912, the company initially focused on sulfur mining before expanding into copper and other base metals.

Over time, Freeport grew through strategic acquisitions and international expansion, including the development of large-scale copper and gold assets.

In recent years, the company has invested in automation, operational efficiency, and expansion projects at key mines, while aligning production strategy with long-term global demand for copper driven by electrification and energy transition trends.

Additional Information

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (United States) is listed on the NYSE and has a market capitalization of $105.36 billion, with shareholders equity totaling $32.22 billion.

The company employs approximately 24.700 people and operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the Extraction of Metallic Minerals industry.

Over the past 12 months, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. reported $25.87 billion in revenue, generating net income of $2.95 billion.

Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 35.78, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 3.27, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.82%.

The company trades under the ticker FCX.