What is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) reported environmental remediation expense of $21.00M in Q4 2025.

How has Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense changed year-over-year?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense increased by 75.0% year-over-year, from $12.00M to $21.00M.

What is the long-term trend for Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense has grown at a -10.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $91.00M to $58.00M.

What does environmental remediation expense mean?

Expenses incurred to clean up environmental damage or comply with environmental safety regulations.

Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Operating Expenses

Environmental Remediation Expense

Year-over-year, this metric grew by 75.0%, from $12.00M to $21.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Environmental Remediation Expense shows a downward trend with a -10.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOperating Expenses

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2014

Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

An increase signals higher regulatory burden or unexpected environmental liabilities, while a decrease suggests successful completion of remediation projects.

Detailed definition

Costs associated with the assessment, cleanup, and long-term monitoring of environmental contamination at current or for...

Peer comparison

Typical for heavy industrial, energy, and manufacturing firms with long operational histories.

Metric ID: is_gev_environmental_remediation_expense

Historical Data

19 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	Q4 '25
Value	$33.00M	$13.00M	$40.00M	$16.00M	$29.00M	$6.00M	$70.00M	$67.00M	$74.00M	$98.00M	$80.00M	$67.00M	$28.00M	$20.00M	$12.00M	$10.00M	$27.00M	$0.00	$21.00M
QoQ Change	—	-60.6%	+207.7%	-60.0%	+81.3%	-79.3%	>999%	-4.3%	+10.4%	+32.4%	-18.4%	-16.3%	-58.2%	-28.6%	-40.0%	-16.7%	+170.0%	-100.0%	—
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	-12.1%	-53.8%	+75.0%	+318.8%	+155.2%	>999%	+14.3%	+0.0%	-62.2%	-79.6%	-85.0%	-85.1%	-3.6%	-100.0%	+75.0%

Range$0.00 – $98.00M

CAGR-9.6%

Avg YoY Growth+112.7%

Median YoY Growth-3.6%

Business Segments

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Segment	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25
Atlantic Copper Smelting And Refining	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Molybdenum	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Rod And Refining	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Total	$80.00M	$67.00M	$28.00M	$20.00M	$12.00M	$10.00M	$27.00M	$0.00

Cerro Verde, Grasberg Segment, Morenci are derived from annual filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense?: Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) reported environmental remediation expense of $21.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense changed year-over-year?: Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense increased by 75.0% year-over-year, from $12.00M to $21.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s environmental remediation expense has grown at a -10.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $91.00M to $58.00M.
What does environmental remediation expense mean?: Expenses incurred to clean up environmental damage or comply with environmental safety regulations.