SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 25, 2002
FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.
Delaware 1-9916 74-2480931
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation or Number)
organization)
1615 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 582-4000
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosures
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. issued a press release dated
September 25, 2002 regarding third-quarter 2002 production and
its CEO's visit to the Grasberg operations in Indonesia (see exhibit
99.1).
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\ C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
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C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
Vice President and Controller-
Financial Reporting
(authorized signatory and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: September 25, 2002
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
99.1 Press release dated September 25, 2002 titled "Freeport-
McMoRan Copper & Gold Reports Strong Third Quarter Production and
Visit by CEO Moffett to Grasberg Operations in Indonesia."