Geographic · Exploration and research expenses
South America — Exploration and research expenses
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. South America — Exploration and research expenses decreased by 25.0% to $3.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 50.0%, from $2.00M to $3.00M.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates a commitment to long-term reserve replacement and technological advancement, though it reduces short-term profitability.
Detailed definition
Costs incurred for geological surveys, drilling, and research activities aimed at identifying new mineral deposits or im...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as 'exploration expense' by major mining firms to signal future growth potential.
Metric ID:
fcx_segment_south_america_exploration_and_research_expensesHistorical Data
18 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00M | $4.00M | $2.00M | -$8.00M | $4.00M | $5.00M | $2.00M | $5.00M | $4.00M | $4.00M | $3.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +100.0% | -50.0% | -500.0% | +150.0% | +25.0% | -60.0% | +150.0% | -20.0% | +0.0% | -25.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +100.0% | +25.0% | +0.0% | +162.5% | +0.0% | -20.0% | +50.0% |
Range-$8.00M – $5.00M
Avg YoY Growth+45.4%
Median YoY Growth+25.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s south america — exploration and research expenses?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) reported south america — exploration and research expenses of $3.00M in Q3 2025.
- How has Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s south america — exploration and research expenses changed year-over-year?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s south america — exploration and research expenses increased by 50.0% year-over-year, from $2.00M to $3.00M.
- What does south america — exploration and research expenses mean?
- Spending on activities to find new mineral reserves or improve mining techniques in South America.