CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011		Dec. 31, 2010
Net income	$ 3,980	[1]	$ 5,747		$ 5,544
Defined benefit plans:
Actuarial losses arising during the period	(66)		(137)		(55)
Amortization of unrecognized amounts included in net periodic benefit costs	26		15		15
Adjustment to deferred tax valuation allowance	(1)	[2]	(20)	[2]	(14)	[2]
Translation adjustments arising during the period	(1)		(2)		0
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities arising during the period	0	[2]	(1)	[2]	2	[2]
Other comprehensive loss	(42)		(145)		(52)
Total comprehensive income	3,938		5,602		5,492
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(938)		(1,184)		(1,206)
Total comprehensive income attributable to FCX common stockholders	$ 3,000		$ 4,418		$ 4,286

[1] Included a net tax benefit of $208 million ($108 million attributable to noncontrolling interests and $100 million to net income attributable to FCX common stockholders or $0.11 per share) in the third quarter and $205 million ($107 million attributable to noncontrolling interests and $98 million to net income attributable to FCX common stockholders or $0.11 per share) for the year associated with adjustments to Cerro Verde's deferred income taxes. Refer to Note 12 for further discussion.

[2] Amounts arising during the period were net of tax benefits of $39 million for 2012, $81 million for 2011 and $34 million for 2010.