SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 30, 2001
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation or Number)
organization)
1615 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 582-4000
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosures
McMoRan Exploration Co. announces results at West Cameron Block 624
(Barite Prospect, Exhibit 99.1) and the extension of the maturity of
its sulphur credit facility (Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 10.1)
SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
McMoRan Exploration Co.
By: /s/ C. Donald Whitmire Jr.
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C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
Vice President & Controller -
Financial Reporting
(authorized signatory and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: August 31, 2001
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
10.1 Amendment, dated as of August 31, 2001, to the Credit
Agreement dated as of December 12, 1997, as amended and restated
as of November 17, 1998, as amended as of January 20, 1999,
August 11, 2000 and as of April 16, 2001, among Freeport
Sulphur, as borrower, McMoRan as Guarantor and, the financial
institutions party thereto.
99.1 Press release dated August 30, 2001 "McMoRan Exploration Co.
Announces Results At West Cameron
Block 624 (Barite Prospect)".
99.2 Press release dated August 30, 2001 "McMoRan Exploration Co.
Extends Maturity of Bank Credit Facility".