X0304 4 2012-02-06 false 0000831259 FREEPORT MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC FCX 0001273392 ARNOLD MICHAEL J 333 N. CENTRAL AVENUE PHOENIX AZ 85004 false true false false Exec. Vice President and CAO Common Stock 5169 I 401(k) Plan Common Stock 2012-02-06 4 A false 29424 0 A 246126 D Options (right to buy) 46.73 2012-02-06 4 A false 100000 0 A 2013-02-06 2022-02-06 Common Stock 100000 100000 D Based on plan statement as of December 31, 2011. Amount beneficially owned following the reported transactions includes 93,394 Performance Based Restricted Stock Units. Represents a grant of Performance Based Restricted Stock Units granted in connection with the Issuer's annual incentive plan that will vest on February 15, 2015 provided the performance conditions are met as of the vesting date. 25% exercisable on the date indicated and 25% exercisable on each of the next three anniversaries thereof. Kelly C. Simoneaux on behalf of Michael J. Arnold pursuant to a power of attorney 2012-02-08