Copper, gold miner to report 2Q earnings Tuesday

ibtimes.com     Jul 21, 2008            

NEW YORK (AP) - Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., the world's largest publicly traded copper producer, reports second-quarter earnings on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. OVERVIEW: The mining giant, which also produces gold and molybdenum around the world, has benefited from a tight supply for copper this year, particularly with growing international demand, especially from Asian countries. This month has delivered some positive news for Freeport-McMoRan. Its stock rose nearly 4 percent Friday after Brazilian iron ore producer Companhia Vale do Rio Doce SA said it was not interested in acquiring the Phoenix-based company. In addition, Freeport-McMoRan's operation in Peru was excluded from a nationwide mine strike in that country, because union workers agreed... [read full story]                    

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Copper, gold miner to report 2Q earnings Tuesday (AP)

yahoo.com     Jul 21, 2008          

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., the world's largest publicly traded copper producer, reports second-quarter earnings on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.                    

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Copper mining firm's 2Q profit dips on costs

ibtimes.com     Jul 22, 2008          

DENVER (AP) - Global mining company Freeport-McMoRan says its second-quarter profit slipped about 10 percent on one-time charges related to eliminating debt and accounting adjustments. The Phoenix-based copper, gold and...                    

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Freeport-McMoRan 2Q profit dips on one-time costs (AP)

yahoo.com     Jul 22, 2008          

Tuesday July 22, 9:16 am ET By Sandy Shore, AP Business Writer Freeport-McMoRan says 2Q profit slips 14 pct on one-time costs, lower average copper price DENVER (AP) -- Global mining company Freeport-McMoRan on Tuesday reported...                    

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Freeport-McMoRan 2Q profit dips on one-time costs

ibtimes.com     Jul 22, 2008          

DENVER (AP) - Global mining company Freeport-McMoRan on Tuesday reported a 14 percent drop in second-quarter profit on lower copper and gold sales and one-time costs. The Phoenix-based company, the world's largest publicly...                    

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Copper mining firm's 2Q profit dips on costs (AP)

yahoo.com     Jul 22, 2008          

Tuesday July 22, 8:26 am ET Freeport-McMoRan 2Q profit down 10 percent on one-time costs, lower average copper price DENVER (AP) -- Global mining company Freeport-McMoRan says its second-quarter profit slipped about 10 percent...                    

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Freeport-McMoRan second-quarter profit dips on one-time costs

cjbk.com     Jul 22, 2008          

By: Sandy Shore, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER - Global mining company Freeport-McMoRan on Tuesday reported a 14 per cent drop in second-quarter profit on lower copper and gold sales and one-time costs. The Phoenix-based company,...                    

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Freeport-McMoRan says 2Q profit slips 14 pct on one-time costs, lower copper, gold sales

tmcnet.com     Jul 22, 2008          

DENVER_Global mining company Freeport-McMoRan on Tuesday reported a 14 percent drop in second-quarter profit on lower copper and gold sales and one-time costs. The Phoenix-based company, the world's largest publicly traded...                    

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Earnings roundup: Freeport-McMoRan, Regions (AP)

yahoo.com     Jul 22, 2008          

Tuesday July 22, 10:49 am ET Earnings roundup: Freeport-McMoRan profit slides, Regions net sinks on bad-loan provisions Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, July 22, from AP Financial News: DENVER (AP) -- Global mining...                    

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Freeport-McMoRan profit drops on lower gold, copper output

marketwatch.com     Jul 22, 2008          

Output to increase in send half; miner's quarterly dividend hiked 14% SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. turned in slightly weaker second-quarter earnings Tuesday, with lower copper and gold...                    

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Freeport-McMoRan says 2Q profit slips 14 pct on one-time costs, lower copper, gold sales

iht.com     Jul 22, 2008          

Global mining company Freeport-McMoRan on Tuesday reported a 14 percent drop in second-quarter profit on lower copper and gold sales and one-time costs. The Phoenix-based company, the world's largest publicly traded copper...                    

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