UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 23, 2000
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9916 74-2480931
(State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1615 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(504) 582-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On June 23, 2000, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. issued the press
release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99. Press release, dated June 23, 2000, issued by Freeport-McMoRan Copper
& Gold Inc.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.
By:/s/ Christopher D. Sammons
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Christopher D. Sammons
Vice President
Date: June 26, 2000
