MONDAY DEADLINE: Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Class Action Lawsuit
Freeport-McMoRanFreeport-McMoRan(US:FCX) TMX Newsfile·2026-01-09 11:30

Core Viewpoint - The Freeport-McMoRan class action lawsuit alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, focusing on safety issues at the Grasberg mine and the subsequent impact on stock prices due to disclosures of incidents and regulatory risks [1][3][4]. Group 1: Class Action Details - The class action lawsuit is titled Reed v. Freeport-McMoRan Inc., and it involves purchasers of Freeport-McMoRan securities from February 15, 2022, to September 24, 2025 [1]. - Investors have until January 12, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit [1][7]. - The lawsuit claims that Freeport-McMoRan and certain executives made misleading statements regarding safety at the Grasberg mine, which heightened risks for workers [3]. Group 2: Incident and Stock Impact - On September 9, 2025, Freeport-McMoRan reported a significant incident at the Grasberg mine, leading to a nearly 6% drop in stock price [4]. - Following the tragic fatalities of two team members on September 24, 2025, the stock price fell nearly 17%, with production estimates for 2026 potentially reduced by 35% [5]. - An article published on September 25, 2025, highlighted the potential strain on Freeport-McMoRan's relationship with the Indonesian government, resulting in an additional stock price drop of over 6% [6]. Group 3: Company Background - Freeport-McMoRan is engaged in mining mineral properties across North America, South America, and Indonesia, operating the Grasberg Copper and Gold Mine in Papua [2]. - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, the law firm representing investors, has a strong track record in securities fraud litigation, recovering over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [8].