Cost ManagementThe company has guided to 4Q24 net cash costs of $1.72/lb, above VA consensus of $1.63/lb and MSe of $1.53/lb.
Financial PerformanceFCX expects consolidated sales in 4Q24 at 980m lbs of copper, lower than Visible Alpha consensus of 1,041m lbs and MSe 1,040m lbs.
Operational ChallengesA large fire broke out at PT-FI's new smelter in Indonesia, which will likely lead to costs to repair damage and potential further delays to first production.