Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related Prospectus of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. for the registration of:
• | $1,500,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 2.375% Senior Notes due 2018 and related guarantee, |
• | $1,000,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 3.100% Senior Notes due 2020 and related guarantee, |
• | $2,000,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Senior Notes due 2023 and related guarantee, and |
• | $2,000,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 5.450% Senior Notes due 2043 and related guarantee, |
and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated February 22, 2013, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Phoenix, Arizona
August 23, 2013