Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Freeport-McMoRan Inc. related to alleged violations of federal securities laws, particularly concerning safety issues at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia [2][4]. Summary by Sections Legal Investigation - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is encouraging investors who suffered losses in Freeport-McMoRan to contact them regarding their legal rights, with a deadline of January 12, 2026, to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action [2][4]. Allegations Against Freeport-McMoRan - The complaint alleges that Freeport and its executives made false or misleading statements and failed to disclose safety inadequacies at the Grasberg Block Cave mine, which heightened risks of worker fatalities and regulatory issues [4]. - Specific allegations include inadequate safety measures, which foreseeably led to the death of workers, and that these risks were not disclosed, making the company's statements materially false and misleading [4]. Impact on Stock Price - Following the suspension of mining activities on September 9, 2025, due to a tragic incident that trapped seven workers, Freeport's stock price fell by $2.77, or 5.9%, closing at $43.89 per share [5]. - After the update on September 24, 2025, revealing two fatalities among the trapped workers, the stock price dropped by $7.69, or 17%, closing at $37.67 per share [6]. - An article published on September 25, 2025, regarding the implications of the halt in production led to an additional decline of $2.33, or 6.2%, with the stock closing at $35.34 [7]. Expert Opinions - An article published on September 28, 2025, suggested that the landslide incident at Freeport was preventable, indicating that the risks associated with the mine were known and should have been anticipated [8]. Call for Information - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is also seeking information from whistleblowers, former employees, and shareholders regarding Freeport's conduct [9].
SHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces that Freeport-McMoran Systems Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit