FCX: Other company developments

Item 8.01. Other Events. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. issued a press release dated November 4, 2026, announcing that its Board of Directors approved a $4.5 billion expansion and modernization program for its wholly owned Bagdad copper and molybdenum operation in northwest Arizona. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Exhibit Title 99.1 Press release dated November 4, 2026, titled “Freeport Announces Plans to Boost U.S. Copper & Molybdenum Production.” 104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. By: /s/ Ellie L. Mikes ---------------------------------------- Ellie L. Mikes Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (authorized signatory) Date: November 4, 2026