Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Is Down 5.2% After $7.5 Billion El Abra Expansion Plan - Has The Bull Case Changed?

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2026-03-28 02:36:55

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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is down 5.2% after announcing a $7.5 billion expansion plan for its El Abra copper mine in Chile, aiming for significantly increased output by 2033. The company also signed a memorandum of understanding for a life-of-resource extension at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia. While management is optimistic about copper demand driven by electrification and data centers, environmental permitting and tightening ESG rules remain potential risks for investors.

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