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): May 5, 1997
FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.
Delaware 1-9916 74-2480931
(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.
On May 5, 1997, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) issued
a press release announcing the results of an interim report
issued by Strathcona Mineral Services Limited on its technical
audit of the Busang project prepared for Bre-X Minerals Ltd.
(Bre-X). The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Form 8-K.
On May 5, 1997, FCX also issued a letter to Bre-X withdrawing
from the Busang project pursuant to the terms of its contractual
agreement. The letter is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form
8-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release issued by FCX dated May 5, 1997.
99.2 Letter dated May 5, 1997 terminating FCX's
participation in the activities contemplated
by the agreement entered into effective as of
February 26, 1997 among FCX, Bre-X Minerals
Ltd., PT Askatindo Karya Mineral and PT Amsya
Lyna, and to Amendment Number One thereto entered
into effective as of April 30, 1997.
SIGNATURE
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.
FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.
By: /s/ Richard C. Adkerson
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Richard C. Adkerson
President and Chief Operating Officer
Date: May 6, 1997