Freeport gains, Indonesia mine ramp-up on track
02/10/2026 14:48
BUZZ-Freeport gains, Indonesia mine ramp-up on track ** Freeport-McMoRan FCX.N shares rise 2.8% to $71.19
** The US copper miner says ramp-up at Indonesia's Grasberg copper and gold mine in line with expectations
** Keeps forecast of reaching 80% capacity in mid-2027, nearing full capacity by end-2027
** Says Q3 consolidated copper production of ~830 mln pounds in line with expectations; relatively better international operations offset slightly lower US production
** Q3 consolidated gold production of ~230,000 ounces nearly met expectations
** Sees Q3 copper sales meeting July forecast, but gold sales missing due to deferred shipments
** Including sessions moves, stock up 36.40% YTD
(Reporting by Tyakshi Singh in Bengaluru)
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