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): August 7, 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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The principal executive officer and principal financial officer
of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. each are filing statements
under oath regarding facts and circumstances relating to exchange
act filings (see exhibits 99.1 and 99.2).
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/ Kathleen L. Quirk
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Kathleen L. Quirk
Treasurer and Vice President
Date: August 7, 2002
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
99.1 "Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and Circumstances
Relating to Exchange Act Filings" signed by James R. Moffett and
dated August 7, 2002.
99.2 "Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial Officer Regarding Facts and
Circumstances Relating to Exchange Act Filings" signed by
Richard C. Adkerson and dated August 6, 2002.