About Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. operates as a leading global mining enterprise, primarily extracting a variety of minerals from sites across North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company's core focus involves the discovery and production of essential resources such as copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver, alongside other metallic elements. In addition to its extensive mineral operations, Freeport-McMoRan maintains a significant presence in the oil and natural gas sector. Its substantial portfolio of mining assets includes the well-known Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; numerous locations within the United States, specifically Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona, as well as Tyrone and Chino in New Mexico, and Henderson and Climax in Colorado. In South America, key holdings feature Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. The company's oil and gas ventures predominantly comprise properties situated in the offshore areas of California and the Gulf of Mexico, where it managed approximately 135 wells as of December 31, 2021. Established in 1987, the corporation was originally known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., officially adopting its current name, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., in July 2014. Its corporate headquarters are located in Phoenix, Arizona.