General Information	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
General Information [Abstract]
General Information	GENERAL INFORMATION The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (U.S.). Therefore, this information should be read in conjunction with Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s (FCX) consolidated financial statements and notes contained in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (2025 Form 10-K). The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods reported. All such adjustments are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2026. Dollar amounts in tables are stated in millions, except per share amounts. Cerro Verde. In May 2026, FCX purchased 2.0 million shares of Cerro Verde common stock for $107 million, increasing FCX’s ownership interest in Cerro Verde from 55.08% to 55.66%. As a result of the transaction, the carrying value of Cerro Verde’s noncontrolling interest was reduced by $36 million, and $73 million was recorded to reduce capital in excess of par value, including a $2 million deferred tax impact. Subsequent Events. FCX evaluated events after September 30, 2026, and through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued and determined that any events and transactions occurring during this period that would require recognition or disclosure are appropriately addressed in these consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (U.S.). Therefore, this information should be read in conjunction with Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s (FCX) consolidated financial statements and notes contained in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (2025 Form 10-K). The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods reported. All such adjustments are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2026. Dollar amounts in tables are stated in millions, except per share amounts.

Cerro Verde. In May 2026, FCX purchased 2.0 million shares of Cerro Verde common stock for $107 million, increasing FCX’s ownership interest in Cerro Verde from 55.08% to 55.66%. As a result of the transaction, the carrying value of Cerro Verde’s noncontrolling interest was reduced by $36 million, and $73 million was recorded to reduce capital in excess of par value, including a $2 million deferred tax impact.

Subsequent Events. FCX evaluated events after September 30, 2026, and through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued and determined that any events and transactions occurring during this period that would require recognition or disclosure are appropriately addressed in these consolidated financial statements.