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flag A mine flood in Indonesia killed two and left five missing, causing Freeport-McMoRan’s shares to drop 13% and its revenue forecast to fall.

flag Freeport-McMoRan's shares fell over 13% to $39.31 after an accident at its Indonesia Grasberg mine on September 8 caused a flood of 800,000 metric tons of wet material, killing two workers and leaving five missing. flag The company cut its third-quarter revenue guidance, projecting a 4% drop in copper sales and 6% in gold sales, with the main mine likely closed until at least mid-2026. flag Partial restarts at other sites may occur by late 2024. flag Despite the setback, copper futures rose 3.8% to $4.82 per pound, with analysts expecting prices to exceed $5 due to reduced supply. flag Strong global demand for copper in clean energy, electric vehicles, and data centers continues to support long-term growth, even after a recent price dip following a U.S. tariff exemption.

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