What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Freeport-McMoRan's (FCX) fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2010. It officially notifies investors of the company's performance during that period.

Where can I find the detailed financial results?

The detailed financial results are available in the press release issued on January 20, 2011, and the supplementary schedules provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Presentation slides from the earnings conference call are also available as Exhibit 99.2.

What period does this report cover?

This report covers the financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Is this filing providing new operational guidance or significant strategic changes?

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to report historical financial results. While the accompanying press release and presentation slides may contain forward-looking statements or discuss strategy, the core purpose of this Form 8-K is to disclose past performance.

FCX 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) filed an 8-K on January 20, 2011, to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 financial results. The company released its earnings press release on January 20, 2011, and provided supplementary schedules and presentation slides to accompany its investor conference call. This filing serves as notification to the market of these key financial and operational updates for the period ending December 31, 2010.

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1FCX announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 financial and operational results.
2The company issued a press release on January 20, 2011, detailing these results.
3Supplementary financial schedules were provided as part of the filing.
4Presentation slides accompanying the earnings conference call are also referenced.
5The filing pertains to the financial performance up to December 31, 2010.
6Investors are directed to exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for detailed financial information and presentation materials.

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 20, 2011)

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