Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard C. Adkerson, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this amended annual report on Form 10-K/A of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012; and |
| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
Dated: April 23, 2013
/s/ Richard C. Adkerson |
| Richard C. Adkerson |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |
