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Sign InFreeport-McMoRan (FCX) reported a significant decline in its fourth-quarter copper and gold sales volumes. This reduction was primarily attributed to a temporary suspension of operations at its Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia. The suspension followed a mud rush incident, severely impacting the company's production capabilities. Analysts anticipate that this decrease in volumes will continue to affect FCX's financial performance into the first quarter of 2026. In contrast, major competitors such as Southern Copper Corporation and BHP Group Limited recorded higher copper sales volumes during the same period. This operational setback positions Freeport-McMoRan at a disadvantage compared to its peers, signaling a bearish outlook for its near-term prospects.