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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Is Up 5.1% After Grasberg Mine Suspension—Has the Operational Risk Thesis Shifted?
Freeport-McMoRan recently announced that on September 8, 2025, a significant flow of wet material at its Grasberg Block Cave underground mine in Central Papua, Indonesia, blocked access to certain areas and temporarily restricted evacuation routes for seven workers, prompting a full suspension of mining operations in the district.
This incident spotlights both the operational complexity and the safety challenges associated with managing high-stakes mining activities at one of Freeport's most...