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Freeport-mcmoran — Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold — BMO Capital Markets 2007 Global Resources Conference

23 slides from Freeport-mcmoran's conference presentation, Feb 26, 2007

  1. Slide 1: Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold

    FCX Cu Freeport- McMoRan Copper Au Gold Richard C. Adkerson President & Chief Executive Officer February 26, 2007 FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. www.fcx.com

  2. Slide 2: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This This document document contains contains certain certain forward-looking forward-looking statements statements about about FCX FCX and and Phelps Phelps Dodge. Dodge. When When usedused in in this this document, document, the the words “

  3. Slide 3: Important Information for Investors and Stockholders

    Important Information for Investors and Stockholders FCX FCX and and Phelps Phelps Dodge Dodge filed filed aa joint joint proxy proxy statement/prospectus statement/prospectus with with thethe Securities Securities and and Exchange Exchange Commission Commission (SEC) (SEC) in in connection with the

  4. Slide 4: FCX's Grasberg

    FCX’s Grasberg ƒ World Class Copper and Gold Mine ƒ Long Lived Payable Reserves - Copper – 39 Billion lbs - Gold – 41 Million ozs ƒ High Volume/ Low Cost Production ƒ Future Growth Potential from Exploration ƒ Continuous Operations Since 1972 – 50-Year COW ƒ Responsible Environmental Management 4

  5. Slide 5: Grasberg

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  6. Slide 6: 2006 Financial Highlights

    2006 Financial Highlights Operating Operating Data Data 4Q06 4Q06 2006 2006 Copper Volumes (mm lbs) 433 1,201 Realization (per lb) $2.88 $3.13 Gold Volumes (000’s ozs) 508 1,736 (1) Realization (per oz) $628 $606 Financial Financial Results Results (in (in millions, millions, except except per per s

  7. Slide 7: Transforming FCX: Acquisition of Phelps Dodge

    FCX FCX Cu Freeport- Freeport- McMoRan McMoRan Copper Au Transforming FCX Gold Acquisition of Phelps Dodge Creating the World’s Largest Publicly Traded Copper Company FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. www.fcx.com

  8. Slide 8: Transaction Highlights

    Transaction Highlights ¾ Creates World’s Premier Publicly Traded Copper Company ¾ Leading North American-based Metals and Mining Investment ¾ World Class, Long-lived, Geographically Diverse Operations ¾ Significant Exploration Potential and Management Track Record of Adding Value Through Exploration

  9. Slide 9: Status Report on Pending Acquisition of Phelps Dodge

    Status Report on Pending Acquisition of Phelps Dodge ƒ Announced Transaction on November 19, 2006 ƒ Positive Market Response - Size, Scale, Diversity ƒ Transaction Subject to Regulatory and FCX/PD Shareholder Approval - U.S. Authorities Granted Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Hart

  10. Slide 10: Strong Copper Fundamentals

    Strong Copper Fundamentals 2,000 400 1,750 350 Cents Per Pound 000’s Metric Tons 1,500 300 1,250 LME Copper Price 250 1,000 200 750 150 500 100 250 50 LME & COMEX Exchange Stocks* 0 0 Jan-99 Jul-99 Jan-00 Jul-00 Jan-01 Jul-01 Jan-02 Jul-02 Jan-03 Jul-03 Jan-04 Jul-04 Jan-05 Jul-05 Jan-06 Jul-06 Jan-

  11. Slide 11: Geographically Diverse, Long-Lived Asset Base

    Geographically Diverse, Long-Lived Asset Base Major Mine Operations & Development Projects All major assets majority-controlled and operated North North America America11 Grasberg (90.64%) Copper Reserves Reserves Cu 25.2 billion lbs Copper/Gold/Silver Cu 36.5 billion lbs Mo 1.7 billion lbs Molybden

  12. Slide 12: Pro Forma Reserves and Production

    Pro Forma Reserves and Production 2006E Production by Geography Pro forma Indonesia 35% North America Net 42% Reserves 12/31/05 Consolidated interest Copper (billion lbs) 87.6 75.0 Molybdenum (billion lbs) 2.0 1.9 Gold (million ozs) 45.4 41.0 Average Production Volumes (2006-2010) Peru Copper (billi

  13. Slide 13: Additional Development Upside

    Additional Development Upside Henderson/Climax (100%) • Henderson production capacity increased Morenci (85%) to 40 MM lbs Mo/year from 32MM lbs Mo Grasberg (90.64%) • Mill restart and • DOZ expansions (50K t/d & 80K t/d) • Possible 2009 restart of Climax at 20- concentrate leach project 30MM lbs Mo

  14. Slide 14: Significant Exploration Potential

    Significant Exploration Potential Papua, Indonesia Papua, Indonesia Pacific ¾ Rights to 2.2 Million Acres Ocean ¾ Highly Prospective Exploration Areas Provide Opportunities to Continue to Add to Our Long- Grasberg lived Reserves Banda Papua, Sea Indonesia Papua Arafura New Guinea Tenke Fungurume, 0

  15. Slide 15: Strong Management Track Record

    Strong Management Track Record ¾ Leader in Safety and Environmental Excellence ¾ World Class Open Pit and Underground Mining Expertise ¾ Established Exploration and Development Expertise ¾ Proven Project Management Expertise ¾ Global Leader in Mining and Processing Technologies ¾ Strong Tradition of

  16. Slide 16: Premier North American Mining Company

    Premier North American Mining Company Enterprise Value (US$ billions) $40 $37.0 $35.9 $35 $30 $28.6 $25.0 $25 $21.9 $20.2 $20 $15 $13.8 $13.6 $10 $5 $0 Alcoa Pro Forma Barrick Alcan Newmont Goldcorp Cameco Teck Cominco FCX ____________________ Source: Public filings, prices as of February 7, 2007 Pr

  17. Slide 17: World's Leading Public Copper Company

    World’s Leading Public Copper Company Top 10 Copper Producers (2006E) (000 t) 2,000 Pro forma FCX is poised to take advantage of favorable industry fundamentals 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 (1) Codelco Pro Forma FCX BHP Billiton Xstrata Rio Tinto Anglo KGHM Polska Southern RAO Nor

  18. Slide 18: Combination of FCX and Phelps Dodge

    Combination of FCX and Phelps Dodge 2006 Revenue (US$ billions) 2006 EBITDA (US$ billions) $20.0 $10.0 $17.7 $7.8 $15.0 $11.9 $4.7 $10.0 $5.0 $5.8 $3.1 $5.0 $0.0 $0.0 FCX Phelps Dodge Combined FCX FCX Phelps Dodge Combined FCX 2006 Consolidated Copper Sales (billion lbs) Enterprise Value (US$ billio

  19. Slide 19: Pro Forma FCX — Growing Sales Profile

    Pro Forma FCX — Growing Sales Profile Copper Sales (billion lbs) Gold Sales (million ozs) 5 3 4.6 4.6 4.5 2.2 4.1 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.9 2 4 3.6 1 3 2006 2007E 2008E 2009E 2010E Pro Forma 2 Molybdenum Sales (million lbs) 100 85 80 80 80 75 68 1 60 40 20 0 0 2006 2007E 2008E 2009E 2010E 2006 2007E 2008E 200

  20. Slide 20: EBITDA and Cash Flow at Various Copper Prices

    EBITDA and Cash Flow at Various Copper Prices Average Annual EBITDA 2007-2009 ($500 Gold & $15 Molybdenum) $12 (US$ billions) $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $0 Cu $1.50/lb Cu $2.00/lb Cu $2.50/lb Cu $3.00/lb Average Annual Operating Cash Flow 2007-2009 ($500 Gold & $15 Molybdenum) $6 (US$ billions) $5 $4 $3 $2 $1

  21. Slide 21: Sensitivity to Commodity Prices

    Sensitivity to Commodity Prices Annual Annual Financial Financial Impact Impact Change Change Net Net Income Income EPS EPS (in millions) Copper: -/+ $0.20/lb $500 $1.50 Molybdenum: -/+ $2.00/lb $80 $0.24 Gold: -/+ $50/ounce $50 $0.15 ____________________ Note: Annual financial impact based on estim

  22. Slide 22: Significant Debt Reduction

    Significant Debt Reduction Year-End Net Debt at Varying Copper Prices (US$ billions) $16 $14.9 $14 $12.7 $12 $10 $9.2 $8 $5.8 $6 $4 $2 $0 2007-2009 Average Copper Price $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 Net Debt/2007-2009 Average EBITDA 2.2x 1.2x 0.6x Pro Forma Pro Forma YE 2006 YE 2009 ____________________ Note: S

  23. Slide 23: Financial Policy

    Financial Policy ¾ FCX is Committed to Maintaining a Strong Financial Position ƒ Investment in Future Growth Opportunities With High Rates of Return ƒ Aggressive Debt Reduction Using the Substantial Cash Flows Generated From the Combined Business ¾ Continuation of Positive Copper Markets is Expected

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