Geographic · Estimated Recoverable Proven And Probable Reserves
South America — Estimated Recoverable Proven And Probable Reserves
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. South America — Estimated Recoverable Proven And Probable Reserves increased by 60.6% to $45.6B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 60.6%, from $28.4B to $45.6B. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests successful exploration or improved extraction technology, while a decrease may indicate resource depletion or reclassification of reserves.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total estimated quantity of mineral resources within a specific geographic segment that are t...
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Peers in the mining industry report similar reserve estimates, often categorized by geological confidence levels and commodity type.
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fcx_segment_south_america_estimated_recoverable_proven_and_probable_reservesHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 31.9B | 31.7B | 30.5B | 28.4B | 45.6B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.6% | -3.8% | -6.9% | +60.6% |
| YoY Change | — | -0.6% | -3.8% | -6.9% | +60.6% |
Range28.4B – 45.6B
CAGR+42.9%
Avg YoY Growth+12.3%
Median YoY Growth-2.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s south america — estimated recoverable proven and probable reserves?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) reported south america — estimated recoverable proven and probable reserves of $45.6B in Q4 2025.
- How has Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s south america — estimated recoverable proven and probable reserves changed year-over-year?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s south america — estimated recoverable proven and probable reserves increased by 60.6% year-over-year, from $28.4B to $45.6B.
- What does south america — estimated recoverable proven and probable reserves mean?
- The total amount of minerals in a specific region that are confirmed to be extractable and profitable to mine.