Exhibit 15.1
July 18, 2000
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
1615 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Gentlemen,
We are aware that Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. has incorporated by
reference in its Registration Statements (File Nos. 33-63271, 33-63269, 33-
63267, 333-85803 and 333-31584) its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
2000, which includes our report dated July 18, 2000 covering the unaudited
interim financial information contained therein. Pursuant to Regulation C of
the Securities Act of 1933 (the Act), this report is not considered a part of
the registration statements prepared or certified by out firm or a report
prepared or certified by our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of
the Act.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
