Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Kathleen L. Quirk, 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/ Kathleen L. Quirk |
Kathleen L. Quirk |
Chief Financial Officer |