Stock Track | Freeport-McMoRan Soars 5.05% Intraday on Grasberg Mine Restart Delay Tightening Copper Supply

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Freeport-McMoRan's stock soared 5.05% during intraday trading on Monday, reflecting significant investor interest in the copper mining giant.

The sharp rise was driven by the company's announcement that the full production restart at its Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia has been pushed back to early 2028, approximately one year later than previously expected. The mine, which is the world's second-largest copper operation, was shut down following a severe mudslide disaster, and complex geological conditions have hampered repair efforts.

This delay means global copper concentrate supply will remain tight through at least 2027, intensifying pressure on smelters that rely on Grasberg as a core feedstock source. The supply shock has propelled London Metal Exchange copper to a three-month high and contributed to broad strength across the copper sector.

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