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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q


QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 1995



Commission File Number: 1-9916



Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.



Incorporated in Delaware 74-2480931
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


1615 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504)582-4000


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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On September 30, 1995, there were issued and outstanding 84,100,108 shares
of the registrant's Class A Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, and
117,909,323 shares of its Class B Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share.







FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Page

Part I. Financial Information

Financial Statements:

Condensed Balance Sheets 3

Statements of Income 4

Statements of Cash Flow 5

Notes to Financial Statements 6

Remarks 7

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 8

Part II. Other Information 14

Signature 15

Exhibit Index E-1




FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.
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FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

September 30, December 31,
1995 1994
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ASSETS (In Thousands)
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments $ 33,476 $ 44,252
Accounts receivable 225,562 234,224
Inventories 383,578 314,022
Prepaid expenses and other 20,280 10,896
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Total current assets 662,896 603,394
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,767,599 2,360,489
Other assets 81,696 76,314
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Total assets $3,512,191 $3,040,197
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 408,747 $ 407,478
Current portion of long-term debt and
short-term borrowings 84,364 24,098
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Total current liabilities 493,111 431,576
Long-term debt, less current portion 975,641 525,612
Accrued postretirement benefits and other
liabilities 175,944 213,043
Deferred income taxes 329,094 292,580
Minority interests 94,163 82,404
Mandatory redeemable preferred stock 500,007 500,007
Stockholders' equity 944,231 994,975
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $3,512,191 $3,040,197
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1995 1994 1995 1994
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(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Revenues $469,812 $313,384 $1,300,087 $860,989
Cost of sales:
Production and delivery 216,216 192,292 661,952 529,430
Depreciation and
amortization 33,888 18,387 83,996 53,827
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Total cost of sales 250,104 210,679 745,948 583,257
Exploration expenses (5,722) 9,941 13,888 29,525
General and
administrative
expenses 54,934 29,403 117,138 78,844
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Total costs and
expenses 299,316 250,023 876,974 691,626
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Operating income 170,496 63,361 423,113 169,363
Interest expense, net (17,737) - (29,536) -
Other income (expense),
net (2,761) 216 (4,399) (685)
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Income before income
taxes and minority
interests 149,998 63,577 389,178 168,678
Provision for income
taxes (63,041) (30,157) (164,964) (77,658)
Minority interests in
net income of
consolidated
subsidiaries (12,809) (6,592) (38,486) (16,027)
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Net income 74,148 26,828 185,728 74,993
Preferred dividends (13,615) (13,365) (40,577) (38,253)
-------- -------- ---------- --------
Net income applicable
to common stock $ 60,533 $ 13,463 $ 145,151 $ 36,740
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Net income per share
of common stock $.30 $.07 $.71 $.18
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Average common shares
outstanding 204,058 205,933 205,056 205,692
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Dividends per common
share $.15 $.15 $.45 $.45
==== ==== ==== ====

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
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1995 1994
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(In Thousands)
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income $185,728 $ 74,993
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 83,996 53,827
Deferred income taxes 36,514 29,049
Recognition of unearned revenue (36,207) -
Minority interests' share of net income 38,486 16,027
(Increase) decrease in working capital:
Accounts receivable 18,383 8,283
Inventories (74,178) (36,969)
Prepaid expenses and other (9,327) (1,950)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (16,350) 27,336
Other 22,378 (7,648)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 249,423 162,948
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Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures:
PT-FI (361,378) (481,840)
RTM (124,756) (51,613)
Investment in Freeport Copper Company (25,000) -
Other (2,168) -
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Net cash used in investing activities (513,302) (533,453)
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Cash flow from financing activities:
Net proceeds from sale of:
Preferred stock - 252,985
9 3/4% senior notes - 116,276
Proceeds from debt, net 265,350 137,540
Proceeds from infrastructure financing, net 228,899 17,319
Cash dividends paid:
Common stock (92,163) (92,612)
Preferred stock (37,876) (33,930)
Minority interests (27,228) (18,282)
Purchase of FCX common shares (84,717) -
Other 838 -
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Net cash provided by financing activities 253,103 379,296
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and
short-term investments (10,776) 8,791
Cash and short-term investments at
beginning of year 44,252 13,798
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Cash and short-term investments at
end of period $ 33,476 $ 22,589
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. OWNERSHIP OF FCX COMMON STOCK
In July 1995, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FTX) completed its restructuring by
distributing all the shares of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX)
Class B common stock to FTX common stockholders. As a result of this
distribution, FTX no longer owns any interest in FCX.

Prior to the distribution, The RTZ Corporation PLC (RTZ) purchased
23.9 million shares of FCX Class A common stock (approximately 12 percent
of the outstanding common stock of FCX) from FTX. Additionally, FCX and
RTZ have agreed in principle to establish joint ventures whereby RTZ is to
become a 40 percent joint venture partner in FCX's future production
expansions and exploration and development activities in Indonesia. Under
these contractual arrangements, RTZ has agreed to pay the next $100 million
of exploration expenses with expenditures beyond $100 million shared 60
percent by FCX and 40 percent by RTZ. As of September 30, 1995, FCX had
recorded a $20.1 million receivable from RTZ for exploration costs incurred
from May 1995 through September 1995, including $6 million of previously
reported second-quarter 1995 exploration expenses which were reversed as a
credit to third-quarter 1995 exploration expenses. In FCX's Block A, RTZ
has agreed under these contractual arrangements to fund up to $750 million
of future expansion projects and receive 100 percent of incremental cash
flow until RTZ recoups FCX's 60 percent share of costs with interest from
60 percent of incremental cash flow, after which incremental cash flow
would be shared 60 percent by P.T. Freeport Indonesia Company (PT-FI) and
40 percent by RTZ. FCX will continue to receive 100 percent of cash flow
from its existing production facilities as specified by the contractual
arrangements. RTZ and FCX have agreed, that for strategic reasons, they
will not proceed with the previously announced plan to have FCX sell a 25
percent interest in Rio Tinto Minera, S.A. to RTZ.

2. CREDIT FACILITIES
In July 1995, the FTX credit agreement in which PT-FI participated was
modified to become a separate $550 million facility for PT-FI ($480 million
available at October 20, 1995) and a new $200 million facility was arranged
for FCX and PT-FI ($59 million available at October 20, 1995). The new
variable rate facilities mature in December 1999 and have covenants and
security requirements similar to the previous FTX credit agreement. As
part of FTX's restructuring, FCX assumed a guarantee of $90 million of FM
Properties Inc. debt previously guaranteed by FTX and is receiving an
annual three percent fee from FTX on the amount guaranteed.

3. INTEREST COSTS
Interest expense excludes capitalized interest of $10.2 million and $8.5
million in the third quarter of 1995 and 1994, respectively, and $39.2
million and $21.3 million in the first nine months of 1995 and 1994,
respectively.

4. RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
The ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the first nine months of 1995
and 1994 was 6 to 1 and 7.2 to 1, respectively. For this calculation,
earnings are income from continuing operations before income taxes,
minority interests and fixed charges. Fixed charges include interest and
that portion of rent deemed representative of interest.

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Remarks

The information furnished herein should be read in conjunction with FCX's
financial statements contained in its 1994 Annual Report to stockholders
and incorporated by reference in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments which are, in the
opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for
the periods. All such adjustments are, in the opinion of management, of a
normal recurring nature.






Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) operates through its majority-
owned subsidiaries, P.T. Freeport Indonesia Company (PT-FI), P.T. Irja
Eastern Minerals Corporation (Eastern Mining) and Rio Tinto Minera, S.A.
(RTM). PT-FI's operations involve the exploration for and development,
mining and milling of ore containing copper, gold and silver in Irian Jaya,
Indonesia. Eastern Mining conducts mineral exploration activities in Irian
Jaya. RTM is engaged in the smelting and refining of copper concentrates
in Spain.

Third Quarter Nine Months
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1995 1994 1995 1994
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(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
Revenues $469.8 $313.4 $1,300.1 $861.0
Operating income 170.5 a,b 63.4 423.1 a,c 169.4
Net income to common stock 60.5 a,b 13.5 145.2 a,c 36.7
Net income per share .30 a,b .07 .71 a,c .18
Operating income (loss) by subsidiary:
PT-FI $183.9 $70.9 $460.2 $184.9
RTM (7.1) (2.9) (16.8) (0.3)
Eastern Mining 2.2 (3.0) (3.9) (4.5)
Intercompany eliminations
and other d (8.5) (1.6) (16.4) (10.7)
------ ----- ------ ------
$170.5 $63.4 $423.1 $169.4
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a. Includes a $21.4 million noncash charge ($11.9 million to net income or
$0.06 per share) under FCX's incentive compensation program resulting from
the rise in FCX's common stock price during the quarter.

b. Includes a $6 million credit ($4.3 million to net income or $0.02 per
share) for exploration costs incurred in the second quarter of 1995 (Note
1).

c. Includes a $12.5 million noncash charge ($7 million to net income or
$0.03 per share) for a materials and supplies inventory reserve adjustment
in connection with the completion of PT-FI's expansion program.

d. The profit on PT-FI's sales to RTM is not reflected in FCX's
consolidated results until the completion of the smelting and refining
process and subsequent sale by RTM. The increased level of PT-FI
concentrate sales to RTM resulting from the expanded smelter capacity will
cause FCX's consolidated quarterly earnings to move up or down depending on
the timing of the shipments. The intercompany elimination of the profit on
the PT-FI sales to RTM is expected to increase beginning in the fourth
quarter of 1995.

FCX's third-quarter and nine-month 1995 revenues rose significantly,
reflecting record copper and gold sales levels achieved because of higher
mill throughput, recovery rates and copper realizations. A robust demand
for copper during 1995 has led to a drawdown of copper stocks held by
exchanges and stronger than expected copper prices. Treatment charges and
royalties increased because of the higher sales volumes. A reconciliation
of revenues between the periods follows (in millions):

Third Nine
Quarter Months
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Revenues - 1994 $313.4* $ 861.0*
Increases (decreases):
RTM revenues, net of eliminations (19.9) 16.7
PT-FI revenues:
Volumes:
Copper 93.2 183.5
Gold 55.2 113.4
Price realizations:
Copper 49.8 161.1
Gold 0.1 0.4
Treatment charges, royalties and other (22.0) (36.0)
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Revenues - 1995 $469.8* $1,300.1*
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* Includes net reductions totaling $17.5 million and $21.3 million for the
third-quarter and nine-month periods of 1994, respectively, and $23.7
million and $55.4 million for the 1995 periods, respectively, recognized
under PT-FI's copper price protection program.

Fourth-quarter 1995 PT-FI sales, including sales to RTM, are projected
to total approximately 300 million pounds of copper and 400,000 ounces of
gold. For 1995, as FCX was completing its major expansion, it entered into
a series of contracts during periods of copper price uncertainty and
volatility to establish fixed prices on a portion of its copper production
and to provide floor prices on a portion of its copper production.
Management's present intention is to provide a floor price for its future
copper sales through put option contracts, when attainable at an acceptable
cost, to protect operating cash flow from the impact of potentially
significant declines in copper prices while providing for full
participation in potentially higher prices. During the fourth quarter of
1995, PT-FI will realize $1.16 per pound on 137.2 million pounds of copper
sales and has established a minimum average price of $0.83 per pound on the
remaining fourth-quarter copper sales with full participation in prices
above that amount. For 1996 and the first quarter of 1997, PT-FI has
established a minimum price of $0.90 per pound on 1.2 billion pounds of
copper sales, with full participation in prices above that amount. As
conditions warrant, PT-FI may modify or extend its existing programs. At
September 30, 1995, $29.2 million of cost related to the price protection
program is included in inventory.

At September 30, 1995, copper sales totaling 346.5 million pounds
remained to be contractually priced. However, as a result of PT-FI's
hedging activities only 242.3 million of these pounds, which are recorded
at an average of $1.32 per pound, are subject to adjustment in future
periods because of price changes. Subsequent to September 30, 1995, copper
prices have declined which, unless prices increase, would result in a
downward adjustment to fourth-quarter 1995 revenues.

PT-FI OPERATIONS Third Quarter Nine Months
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1995 1994 1995 1994
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Ore milled (MTPD) 122,200 69,900 106,900 71,500
Copper grade (%) 1.32 1.56 1.31 1.44
Gold grade (grams per MT) 1.28 1.37 1.32 1.28
Recovery rate (%)
Copper 86.8 83.5 85.1 83.6
Gold 78.1 73.5 74.7 72.0
Copper (000s of recoverable pounds)
Production 274,300 178,300 694,400 499,800
Sales 258,200 169,400 673,800 493,900
Average realized price a $1.24 $1.05 $1.26 $1.02
Gold (recoverable ounces)
Production 348,500 200,700 893,800 557,200
Sales 338,700 194,200 879,200 580,900
Average realized price $382.27 $381.89 $380.67 $380.21

Gross profit per pound of copper (cents):
Average realized price a 124.3 105.0 125.9 101.8
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Production costs:
Site production and delivery 48.2 54.9 54.5b 58.5
Gold and silver credits (51.4) (44.6) (50.7) (45.2)
Treatment charges 19.3 24.2 19.5 23.9
Royalty on metals 4.4 3.4 4.3 2.3
----- ----- ----- -----
Cash production costs 20.5 37.9 27.6 39.5
Depreciation and amortization 11.0 7.5 10.2 7.5
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Total production costs 31.5 45.4 37.8 47.0
----- ----- ----- -----
Revenue adjustments c (3.8) (0.3) (1.9) (0.6)
----- ----- ----- -----
Gross profit per pound of
copper 89.0 59.3 86.2 54.2
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a. Excluding amounts recognized under PT-FI's copper price protection
program, realizations would have been $1.32 and $1.13 per pound for the
third quarter of 1995 and 1994, respectively, and $1.33 and $1.04 per pound
for the nine-month period of 1995 and 1994, respectively.

b. Excludes the materials and supplies inventory reserve adjustment
discussed earlier (1.9 cents per pound).

c. Reflects adjustments primarily for prior period concentrate sales and
amortization of the cost of the copper price protection program.

Mill throughput averaged a record 122,200 metric tons of ore per day
(MTPD) for the 1995 third quarter and is expected to be sustained at
approximately 125,000 MTPD. With the expansion completed, PT-FI is
focusing on maximizing efficiencies. Cash production costs for the third-
quarter 1995 averaged $0.205 per pound of copper. PT-FI intends to
continue to fine-tune its operations to achieve cost efficiencies and
maximum cash flows from its expanded operations.

Gold and silver credits per pound increased primarily because of a
rise in comparative gold grades and recovery rates. Per pound treatment
charges declined because of reduced rates negotiated at the end of 1994
resulting from the overall tightness in the copper concentrates market,
somewhat offset by higher price participation payments. Based on current
market conditions, treatment charge rates for a large portion of 1996
projected sales will be negotiated in the fourth quarter of 1995; average
treatment charges may increase somewhat in 1996 but are expected to remain
below 1994 levels. Unit royalties rose because of increased copper prices,
as PT-FI's copper royalty rate varies from 1.5 percent to 3.5 percent
depending on the price of copper.

In April 1995 PT-FI increased its depreciation rate to 11 cents per
pound to include the additional capital expenditures to support the
expanded operations. Future changes to the depreciation rate will depend
on future capital costs and changes in ore reserve estimates.

RTM OPERATIONS
Third Quarter Nine Months
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1995 1994 1995 1994
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Concentrate treated (MT) 117,100 120,200 291,400 364,600
Anode production (000s of pounds) 76,700 86,400 199,800 261,900
Cathode production (000s of
pounds) 70,800 79,200 201,300 233,300


RTM's smelter was shutdown for approximately six weeks during the
second quarter of 1995 to tie-in expansion equipment and for maintenance
turnarounds. During the third-quarter 1995, the smelter was shutdown again
for one week because of the curtailment of cooling water at RTM's
facilities caused by a labor strike at an adjacent facility. Additionally
in July 1995, RTM sold its mining operations incurring a $2.3 million loss.

Significantly lower treatment charge rates, somewhat offset by higher
price participation, have adversely affected RTM's operating results
throughout 1995. Also negatively impacting 1995 results has been the
strengthening of the Spanish peseta against the U.S. dollar throughout most
of 1995 which, at current operating levels, has an approximately $1 million
impact on RTM's annual earnings and cash flow for each one peseta change in
the exchange rate.

OTHER FINANCIAL RESULTS
FCX reported a $5.7 million credit for exploration costs in the third
quarter of 1995 after reversing costs charged to expense in May and June
1995 which will be reimbursed by The RTZ Corporation PLC (RTZ) (Note 1).
Exploration activities within PT-FI's Block A Contract of Work (COW) area
continue to yield promising results, particularly at the Lembah Tembaga and
Kucing Liar prospects. FCX previously announced the delineation of a
geologic resource of 90-100 million metric tons of mineralization averaging
approximately 1.6 percent copper equivalents at the Lembah Tembaga
prospect, while drilling at the Kucing Liar prospect indicates
approximately 200-350 million metric tons of mineralization averaging
approximately 2-4 percent copper equivalents. Drilling is also continuing
within Block B and the Eastern Mining blocks, yielding promising results.

FCX's general and administrative expenses were $117.1 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 1995 compared with $78.8 million in the
1994 period. Third-quarter 1995 general and administrative expenses
include a $21.4 million charge under FCX's established management incentive
compensation program resulting from an increase in the price of FCX Class B
common stock during the quarter. Increased general and administrative
expenses were also required because of additional personnel and
administrative efforts to manage the expanded operations.

FCX's total interest cost (before capitalization) rose to $68.8 million
for the nine-month 1995 period from $21.3 million in the 1994 period
primarily caused by higher average debt levels. Because of the significant
expansion projects at PT-FI and RTM, all interest was capitalized during
1994 and the first quarter of 1995. As expansion activities are completed,
interest costs are charged as expense prospectively. The PT-FI expansion
was completed during the second quarter of 1995. The RTM expansion is
expected to be substantially complete by year-end.

FCX's effective tax rate was 42 percent and 46 percent for the nine-
month period of 1995 and 1994, respectively. PT-FI's COW provides a 35
percent income tax rate and a 15 percent withholding on dividends paid to
FCX by PT-FI and on interest for debt incurred after the signing of the
COW. No income tax provision or benefit is recorded at RTM, which is
subject to taxation in Spain, because RTM did not generate taxable income
and has significant tax benefit carryforwards.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Net cash provided by operating activities rose to $249.4 million for the
first nine months of 1995, compared with $162.9 million for the 1994
period, primarily because of higher net income. The increase in
inventories reflects an increase in concentrate inventory primarily caused
by PT-FI production levels exceeding budget. Cash flow used in investing
activities reflects a decrease in PT-FI capital expenditures with the
completion of the expansion earlier this year. RTM expenditures increased
because of the smelter expansion. Cash flow provided by financing
activities totaled $253.1 million in 1995 compared with $379.3 million in
1994. The 1995 period included $228.9 million of proceeds from
infrastructure financing and the 1994 period included $369.3 million from
issuances of public securities. During the nine month period of 1995, FCX
acquired 3.9 million of its shares for $84.7 million.

In September 1995, FCX announced an open market share purchase program
for up to 20 million shares, in total, of its Class A and Class B common
shares representing approximately 10 percent of its shares outstanding.
The timing of purchases is dependent upon many factors, including the price
of common shares, the company's business and financial position, and
general economic and market conditions.

PT-FI's capital expenditures for the remainder of 1995 are expected to
approximate $100 million primarily for infrastructure assets. Expenditures
will be funded by operating cash flow, further sales of infrastructure
assets, the bank credit facility (Note 2) and other financing sources.
Additionally, a feasibility study to expand PT-FI's current milling
capacity to 175,000-200,000 MTPD is under way with a possible increase to
the 200,000-230,000 MTPD level depending on the future results of FCX's
exploration activities. RTZ will finance up to $750 million for further
expansion projects in the current Block A mining area (Note 1).

In September 1995, FCX paid Freeport-McMoRan Inc. $25 million cash for
100 percent of the stock of Freeport Copper Company whose sole asset is a
50 percent interest in a joint venture with ASARCO Santa Cruz, Inc.
controlling approximately 7,600 contiguous acres in Arizona. An
exploratory drilling program in this area has identified a significant
copper ore resource, with considerable potential for additional ore. The
joint venture is involved in a research project for an experimental in-situ
leaching process to mine the copper ore.

RTM has a turnkey contract to expand its smelter capacity to 270,000
metric tons of metal per year and has obtained $290 million of project
financing, nonrecourse to FCX, including a working capital line. During
1995, RTM entered into $160 million of interest rate swaps maturing in five
years at an average fixed rate of 6.1 percent. The expansion project
continues within budget and on schedule for substantial completion by year-
end. As a result of its expansion, RTM will receive over $50 million in
grants from the Spanish government over the next 1 1/2 years. RTM sold its
mining operations during the third quarter and, in exchange for assuming
certain RTM liabilities, RTM will make cash payments totaling approximately
$37 million to the buyers. The initial payment was funded with a bridge
loan secured by future grant receipts. The remaining approximately $19
million, which is payable over the next 2 1/2 years, may be funded by
operating cash flow, bank loans, the Spanish government grants or FCX.
RTM's future operating cash flow will be determined by the supply and
demand for copper smelting and refining capacity, smelting and refining
production rates and the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Spanish
peseta. PT-FI has a long-term contract to provide the smelter with a
significant portion of its copper concentrate requirements.

In January 1995, FCX agreed in principle to form a joint venture, 20
percent owned by FCX, to develop a 200,000 metric tons of metal per year
copper smelter in Gresik, Indonesia. A feasibility study and financing for
the estimated $550 million aggregate project cost, plus approximately $100
million of working capital, are expected to be completed by year-end or
early 1996. Construction is expected to begin late this year. Upon
completion of RTM's smelter expansion and the proposed Gresik smelter, FCX
anticipates that approximately 70 percent of PT-FI's annual concentrate
production at today's throughput rates will be sold to affiliates at market
prices.

In September 1995, the FCX Board of Directors raised its regular
quarterly cash dividend 50 percent to $0.225 per share for its Class A and
Class B common stock. On October 5, 1995, the FCX Board of Directors
declared a cash dividend of $0.225 per share on FCX's Class A and Class B
common stock, payable November 1, 1995.

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The results of operations reported and summarized above are not necessarily
indicative of future operating results.




PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
--------------------------------
(a) The exhibits to this report are listed in the Exhibit Index
appearing on Page E-1 hereof.
(b) During the quarter for which this report is filed, the
registrant filed one Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July
5, 1995, reporting information under Item 1 and Item 7.




SIGNATURE
----------

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.





By: /s/ John T. Eads
--------------------------------
John T. Eads
Controller - Financial Reporting
(authorized signatory and
Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: October 25, 1995





EXHIBIT INDEX
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Sequentially
Numbered
Number Description Page
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2.1 Distribution Agreement dated as of July 5, 1995
between Freeport-McMoRan Inc. ("FTX") and Freeport-
McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. ("FCX"). Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q of FTX for the quarter ended September
30, 1995 (the "FTX Third Quarter Form 10-Q").

4.1 Fifth Amendment dated as of July 17, 1995 to the
Credit Agreement dated as of October 27, 1989, as
amended and restated as of June 1, 1993, and as
further amended through the Fourth Amendment,
Consent and Limited Waiver thereto dated as of
November 23, 1994, among P.T. Freeport Indonesia
Company ("PT-FI"), FCX, FTX, First Trust of New
York, National Association, as PT-FI Trustee,
Chemical Bank, as agent, and The Chase Manhattan
Bank (National Association), as documentary agent.

4.2 Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 1995 among
PT-FI, FCX, the several financial institutions that
are parties thereto, First Trust of New York,
National Association, as PT-FI Trustee, Chemical
Bank, as agent, and The Chase Manhattan Bank
(National Association), as documentary agent.

4.3 Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 1995 among FM
Properties Operating Co. ("FMPOC"), FTX, FCX,
certain banks, Chemical Bank, as Administrative
Agent and Collateral Agent, and The Chase Manhattan
Bank (National Association), as Documentary Agent.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
FTX Third Quarter Form 10-Q.

4.4 FCX Guaranty Agreement dated as of July 17, 1995.

4.5 Second Amended and Restated Note Agreement dated as
of June 30, 1995 among FMPOC, FTX, FCX, Chemical
Bank, and Hibernia National Bank, individually and
as Agent. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4
to the FTX Third Quarter Form 10-Q.

11.1 Computation of Net Income per Common and Common
Equivalent Share

27.1 Financial Data Schedule