Freeport-McMoRan Investigating Cybersecurity Incident
11 August 2023 - 5:38PM
Business Wire
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: FCX) is
investigating a cybersecurity incident affecting its information
systems. The Company is assessing the impact and proactive measures
are being taken to address the situation. The Company is working
closely with third-party experts and law enforcement.
To date, there has been limited impact on production.
Transitional solutions are being planned and implemented to secure
information systems as quickly as possible. FCX continues to
prioritize safety and responsible production practices. A prolonged
disruption could impact future operations.
Future updates for stakeholders will be available on
fcx.com.
FREEPORT: Foremost in Copper
FCX is a leading international mining company with headquarters
in Phoenix, Arizona. FCX operates large, long-lived, geographically
diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of
copper, gold and molybdenum. FCX is one of the world’s largest
publicly traded copper producers.
FCX’s portfolio of assets includes the Grasberg minerals
district in Indonesia, one of the world’s largest copper and gold
deposits; and significant mining operations in North America and
South America, including the large-scale Morenci minerals district
in Arizona and the Cerro Verde operation in Peru.
By supplying responsibly produced copper, FCX is proud to be a
positive contributor to the world well beyond its operational
boundaries. Additional information about FCX is available on FCX's
website at fcx.com.
Cautionary Statement: This press release contains
forward-looking statements regarding FCX’s potential future
performance. Forward-looking statements are all statements other
than statements of historical facts, such as plans, projections or
expectations relating to the cybersecurity incident. The words
“anticipates,” “may,” “can,” “commitments,” “plans,” “pursues,”
“believes,” “estimates,” "expects," "endeavors," “initiatives,”
"seeks," "goal," "predicts," "strategy," “objective,” “projects,”
“targets,” "intends," "aspires," “likely,” “will,” “should,”
“could,” “to be,” ”potential,” “opportunities,” “assumptions,”
“guidance,” “forecasts,” “future” and any similar expressions are
intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking
statements. FCX cautions readers that forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may
differ materially from those anticipated, expected, projected or
assumed in the forward-looking statements. In particular, the
preliminary nature of our investigation into this cybersecurity
incident, which is still ongoing, may uncover additional facts
presently not known to us, which may cause us to reassess the
impacts and scope of the cybersecurity incident on our business and
operations. Further, our ability to fully assess and remedy the
cybersecurity incident, and the legal, reputational and financial
risks resulting from this or other cybersecurity incidents, could
also cause our results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements made above. Important factors that can
cause FCX’s actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, the factors described under the heading “Risk Factors”
in FCX’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2022, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors are cautioned that many of the assumptions upon which
FCX's forward-looking statements are based are likely to change
after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Further,
FCX may make changes to its business plans that could affect its
results. FCX cautions investors that it undertakes no obligation to
update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date made, notwithstanding any changes in its assumptions, changes
in business plans, actual experience or other changes.
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