OREANDA-NEWS. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) reported net losses attributable to common stock of $479 million, $0.38 per share, for second-quarter 2016 and $4.7 billion, $3.70 per share, for the first six months of 2016, compared with $1.85 billion, $1.78 per share, for second-quarter 2015 and $4.3 billion, $4.16 per share, for the first six months of 2015. FCX’s net losses attributable to common stock include net charges totaling $452 million, $0.36 per share, for second-quarter 2016 and $4.4 billion, $3.53 per share, for the first six months of 2016, primarily for impairment of oil and gas properties and drillship settlements/idle rig costs, partly offset by net gains on the sales of assets. Second-quarter 2015 included net charges of $2.0 billion, $1.92 per share, and the first six months of 2015 included net charges of $4.4 billion, $4.24 per share, primarily for the impairment of oil and gas properties. For further discussion of these net charges refer to the supplemental schedule "Adjusted Net (Loss) Income," on page IX, which is available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

Richard C. Adkerson, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to report significant progress toward our immediate objective of strengthening FCX’s balance sheet and enhancing shareholder value in a challenging market environment. Our global team continues to execute on our strategy to constrain costs and capital spending in a manner that protects the long-term values of our large resources. Our announced asset sale transactions totaling over $4 billion year-to-date demonstrate the attractiveness of our high-quality asset base. We are focused on executing our operating plans, which position us for significant free cash flow generation in the balance of 2016 and 2017, and on building long-term values from our portfolio of low-cost, long-lived reserves and resources for the benefit of our shareholders."

             

SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA

           
             
      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
      June 30,     June 30,
      2016     2015     2016     2015
      (in millions, except per share amounts)
Revenuesa,b     $ 3,334       $ 3,938       $ 6,576       $ 7,709  
Operating income (loss)a     $ 18       $ (2,421 )     $ (3,854 )     $ (5,451 )
Net loss from continuing operations     $ (229 )     $ (1,828 )     $ (4,326 )     $ (4,275 )
Net (loss) income from discontinued operationsc     $ (181 )     $ 29       $ (185 )     $ 70  

Net loss attributable to common stockd,e

    $ (479 )     $ (1,851 )     $ (4,663 )     $ (4,325 )
Diluted net (loss) income per share of common stock:                        
Continuing operations     $ (0.23 )     $ (1.78 )     $ (3.54 )     $ (4.18 )
Discontinued operations     (0.15 )           (0.16 )     0.02  
      $ (0.38 )     $ (1.78 )     $ (3.70 )     $ (4.16 )
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding     1,269       1,040       1,260       1,040  

Operating cash flowsf

    $ 874       $ 1,069       $ 1,614       $ 1,786  
Capital expenditures     $ 833       $ 1,661       $ 1,815       $ 3,528  
At June 30:                        
Cash and cash equivalents     $ 352       $ 318       $ 352       $ 318  
Total debt, including current portion     $ 19,319       $ 20,902       $ 19,319       $ 20,902  
                                         

a.

 

For segment financial results, refer to the supplemental schedules, "Business Segments," beginning on page XII, which are available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

b.

 

Includes (unfavorable) favorable adjustments to provisionally priced concentrate and cathode copper sales recognized in prior periods totaling $(28) million ($(15) million to net loss attributable to common stock from continuing operations or $(0.01) per share) in second-quarter 2016, $(22) million ($(11) million to net loss attributable to common stock from continuing operations or $(0.01) per share) in second-quarter 2015, $5 million ($2 million to net loss attributable to common stock from continuing operations or less than $0.01 per share) for the first six months of 2016 and $(99) million ($(47) million to net loss attributable to common stock from continuing operations or $(0.04) per share) for the first six months of 2015. For further discussion, refer to the supplemental schedule, "Derivative Instruments," on page XI, which is available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

c.

 

Net (loss) income from discontinued operations includes charges for (i) allocated interest expense totaling $11 million in second-quarter 2016, $7 million in second-quarter 2015, $21 million for the first six months of 2016 and $14 million for the first six months of 2015 associated with the portion of the term loan that is required to be repaid as a result of the sale of FCX's interest in Tenke and (ii) income tax (benefit) provision totaling $(16) million in second-quarter 2016, $12 million in second-quarter 2015, $(23) million for the first six months of 2016 and $31 million for the first six months of 2015. In accordance with accounting guidelines, the second quarter and first six months of 2016 are also net of an estimated loss on disposal, which will be adjusted through closing of the transaction (refer to the supplemental schedule, “Adjusted Net (Loss) Income,” on page IX, which is available on FCX’s website, “fcx.com”).

d.

 

Includes net charges totaling $452 million ($0.36 per share) in second-quarter 2016, $2.0 billion ($1.92 per share) in second-quarter 2015, $4.4 billion ($3.53 per share) for the first six months of 2016 and $4.4 billion ($4.24 per share) for the first six months of 2015, which are described in the supplemental schedule, “Adjusted Net (Loss) Income,” on page IX, which is available on FCX’s website, “fcx.com.”

e.

 

FCX defers recognizing profits on intercompany sales until final sales to third parties occur. For a summary of net impacts from changes in these deferrals, refer to the supplemental schedule, "Deferred Profits," on page XI, which is available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

f.

 

Includes net working capital sources (uses) and changes in other tax payments of $278 million in second-quarter 2016, $(104) million in second-quarter 2015, $466 million for the first six months of 2016 and $(190) million for the first six months of 2015.

     

DEBT REDUCTION INITIATIVES

FCX previously announced plans to reduce debt and restore its balance sheet strength through a combination of asset sale transactions, cash flow from operations and potential capital market transactions. To date, FCX has announced over $4 billion in transactions and has received aggregate cash consideration of $1.4 billion, including $87 million in July 2016. The $2.65 billion Tenke Fungurume (Tenke) transaction is expected to close in fourth-quarter 2016. In addition, FCX continues to aggressively manage production, exploration and administrative costs and capital spending.

During second-quarter 2016, FCX restructured its oil and gas business to reduce costs and align capital allocation for the business with FCX’s corporate debt reduction initiatives. During the quarter, FCX terminated contracts for Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC’s (FM O&G) deepwater drillships, and settled aggregate commitments totaling $1.1 billion for $755 million, of which $540 million was funded with shares of FCX common stock. In addition to the drillship contract savings of approximately $350 million, FCX has identified annual operating and administrative cost savings in excess of $150 million in connection with restructuring efforts.

During 2016, FCX has retired $369 million of its senior notes through a series of privately negotiated exchanges for 28 million shares of its common stock (including $268 million during second-quarter 2016, which resulted in a $39 million gain on early extinguishment of debt). These transactions will reduce annual interest expense by $17 million. FCX will continue to evaluate opportunities for transactions, which may include open-market purchases of its debt, debt for debt exchanges, and privately negotiated exchanges of its debt for equity or equity-linked securities. FCX may also issue additional debt or convertible securities to repay or refinance existing debt. The completion and amount of these transactions, if any, are subject to a number of factors, including market conditions, FCX's financial position and its ability to complete such transactions on economically attractive terms.

With the successful completion of the Cerro Verde expansion and access to higher grade ore from the Grasberg mine in future quarters, FCX expects to generate substantial cash flows over the next 18 months for debt reduction.

As part of its plan to reduce outstanding indebtedness, FCX intends to commence, subject to market conditions, a registered at-the-market offering of up to $1.5 billion of common stock and use the proceeds to retire outstanding indebtedness. FCX believes the proceeds of this offering, together with previously announced asset sale transactions and anticipated cash flow from operations, will enable it to achieve its near-term debt reduction objectives.

While additional asset sales may be considered, FCX remains focused on retaining a high-quality portfolio of long-lived copper assets positioned to generate value as market conditions improve. In addition to debt reduction plans, FCX is pursuing opportunities to create additional value through mine designs that would increase copper reserves, reduce costs and provide opportunities to enhance net present values, and continues to advance studies for future development of its copper resources, the timing of which will be dependent on market conditions.

Following provides a summary of FCX’s completed and pending asset sales (in billions):

               
      Closing or Expected     Cash  
      Closing Date     Consideration

a

Morenci (13 percent interest)     Second-quarter 2016     $ 1.00    
Timok exploration project in Serbia     Second-quarter 2016     0.13   b
Oil and gas royalty interests     Second-quarter 2016     0.10    
Other land sales     Second-quarter 2016     0.06    
Haynesville shale assets     Third-quarter 2016     0.09    
Tenke     Fourth-quarter 2016     2.65   c
Total, excluding potential transactions and contingent consideration           4.03    
Potential Freeport Cobalt/Kinsanfu transactionsd           0.15    
Contingent considerationb,c           0.23    
Total           $ 4.41    
                   

a.

 

Reflects aggregate cash consideration.

b.

 

Excludes contingent consideration of up to $107 million payable to FCX in stages based upon achievement of defined development milestones.

c.

 

Excludes contingent consideration of up to $120 million, consisting of $60 million if the average copper price exceeds $3.50 per pound and $60 million if the average cobalt price exceeds $20 per pound, for the 24-month period ending December 31, 2019.

d.

 

FCX has agreed to negotiate exclusively with China Molybdenum Co., Ltd. (CMOC) until December 31, 2016, to enter into a definitive agreement to sell its interests in Freeport Cobalt for $100 million and the Kinsanfu exploration project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for $50 million in separate transactions.

               

SUMMARY OPERATING DATA

             
               
      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
      June 30,     June 30,  
      2016     2015     2016     2015  
Copper (millions of recoverable pounds)                          
Productiona     1,133       977       2,230       1,892    
Sales, excluding purchasesa     1,111       964       2,234       1,924    
Average realized price per pounda     $ 2.18       $ 2.71       $ 2.16       $ 2.70    
Site production and delivery costs per poundb     $ 1.43       $ 1.85       $ 1.47       $ 1.89    
Unit net cash costs per poundb     $ 1.33       $ 1.50       $ 1.35       $ 1.57    
Gold (thousands of recoverable ounces)                          
Production     166       367       350       626    
Sales, excluding purchases     156       352       357       615    
Average realized price per ounce     $ 1,292       $ 1,174       $ 1,259       $ 1,183    
Molybdenum (millions of recoverable pounds)                          
Production     19       25       39       49    
Sales, excluding purchases     19       23       36       46    
Average realized price per pound     $ 8.34       $ 9.51       $ 7.99       $ 9.84    
Oil Equivalents                          
Sales volumes                          
MMBOE     12.4       13.1     24.5       25.6  
Thousand BOE (MBOE) per day     136       144     135       142  
Cash operating margin per BOEc                          
Realized revenues     $ 32.70       $ 50.04   d   $ 28.29       $ 46.95   d
Cash production costs     (15.00 )     (19.04 )     (15.42 )     (19.62 )  
Cash operating margin     $ 17.70       $ 31.00       $ 12.87       $ 27.33    

a.

 

Includes production and sales volumes from the Tenke mine, which is reported as a discontinued operation. Copper sales volumes from the Tenke mine totaled 124 million pounds in second-quarter 2016, 104 million pounds in second-quarter 2015, 247 million pounds for the first six months of 2016 and 237 million pounds for the first six months of 2015. For realized copper prices (excluding Tenke), refer to the supplemental schedules, "Selected Mining Operating Data," beginning on page I, which are available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

b.

 

Reflects per pound weighted-average production and delivery costs and unit net cash costs (net of by-product credits) for all copper mines (including Tenke), before net noncash and other costs. Excluding the Tenke mine, mining unit net cash costs averaged $1.33 per pound in second-quarter 2016, $1.56 per pound in second-quarter 2015, $1.36 per pound for the first six months of 2016 and $1.63 per pound for the first six months of 2015. For reconciliations of per pound unit costs by operating division to production and delivery costs applicable to sales reported in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, "Product Revenues and Production Costs," beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

c.

 

Cash operating margin for oil and gas operations reflects realized revenues less cash production costs. Cash production costs exclude accretion and other costs. For reconciliations of realized revenues and cash production costs per BOE to revenues and production and delivery costs reported in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, “Product Revenues and Production Costs,” beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, “fcx.com.”

d.

 

Includes realized cash gains on crude oil derivative contracts of $7.73 per BOE in second-quarter 2015 and $7.87 per BOE for the first six months of 2015. FCX currently does not have oil and gas derivative contracts in place for 2016 or future years.

     

Consolidated Sales Volumes

Second-quarter 2016 consolidated copper sales (including Tenke) totaled 1.1 billion pounds, approximately 5 percent below the April 2016 estimate because of lower sales from Indonesia, and were higher than second-quarter 2015 sales of 964 million pounds, primarily reflecting higher volumes from Cerro Verde.

Second-quarter 2016 consolidated gold sales of 156 thousand ounces were lower than the April 2016 estimate of 195 thousand ounces primarily reflecting lower mining rates in Indonesia, and were lower than second-quarter 2015 sales of 352 thousand ounces, primarily reflecting lower ore grades and lower mining and milling rates.

Second-quarter 2016 consolidated molybdenum sales of 19 million pounds approximated the April 2016 estimate and were lower than second-quarter 2015 sales of 23 million pounds, primarily reflecting market-driven curtailed production volumes from the primary molybdenum mines.

Second-quarter 2016 sales from oil and gas operations of 12.4 MMBOE, including 8.65 million barrels (MMBbls) of crude oil, 18.8 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas and 0.6 MMBbls of natural gas liquids (NGLs), were lower than the April 2016 estimate of 13.5 MMBOE, primarily reflecting lower than anticipated well performance and start-up delays at new wells, and were lower than second-quarter 2015 sales of 13.1 MMBOE, primarily reflecting lower natural gas volumes from Haynesville.

Sales volumes for the year 2016 are expected to approximate 5.0 billion pounds of copper (including 440 million pounds for Tenke through the anticipated closing date), 1.7 million ounces of gold, 76 million pounds of molybdenum and 47.4 MMBOE, including 1.3 billion pounds of copper (including 115 million pounds for Tenke), 410 thousand ounces of gold, 20 million pounds of molybdenum and 11.4 MMBOE for third-quarter 2016. Anticipated higher grades from the Grasberg mine are expected to result in approximately 30 percent of 2016 copper sales and 55 percent of 2016 gold sales to occur in fourth-quarter 2016.

Consolidated Unit Costs

Mining Unit Net Cash Costs. Consolidated average unit net cash costs (net of by-product credits) for FCX's copper mines (including Tenke) of $1.33 per pound of copper in second-quarter 2016 were lower than unit net cash costs of $1.50 per pound in second-quarter 2015, primarily reflecting higher copper sales volumes and the impact of ongoing cost reduction initiatives, partly offset by lower gold and silver credits.

Assuming average prices of $1,300 per ounce of gold and $6 per pound of molybdenum for the second half of 2016 and achievement of current sales volume and cost estimates, consolidated unit net cash costs (net of by-product credits) for copper mines (including Tenke) are expected to average $1.06 per pound of copper for the year 2016. The impact of price changes for the second half of 2016 on consolidated unit net cash costs would approximate $0.015 per pound for each $50 per ounce change in the average price of gold and $0.01 per pound for each $2 per pound change in the average price of molybdenum. Quarterly unit net cash costs vary with fluctuations in sales volumes and realized prices primarily for gold and molybdenum.

Oil and Gas Cash Production Costs per BOE. Cash production costs for oil and gas operations of $15.00 per BOE in second-quarter 2016 were lower than cash production costs of $19.04 per BOE in second-quarter 2015, primarily reflecting higher production from Gulf of Mexico (GOM) wells and ongoing cost reduction efforts.

Based on current sales volume and cost estimates, cash production costs are expected to approximate $15.50 per BOE for the year 2016.

MINING OPERATIONS

North America Copper Mines. FCX operates seven open-pit copper mines in North America - Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita and Miami in Arizona, and Chino and Tyrone in New Mexico. In addition to copper, molybdenum concentrate and silver are also produced by certain of FCX's North America copper mines.

All of the North America mining operations are wholly owned, except for Morenci. FCX records its undivided joint venture interest in Morenci using the proportionate consolidation method. On May 31, 2016, FCX completed the sale of an additional 13 percent undivided interest in Morenci for $1.0 billion in cash. As a result of the transaction, FCX's undivided interest in Morenci was prospectively reduced from 85 percent to 72 percent.

Operating and Development Activities. FCX has significant undeveloped reserves and resources in North America and a portfolio of long-term development projects. In the near term, FCX is deferring development of new projects as a result of current market conditions. Future investments will be undertaken based on the results of economic and technical feasibility studies, and market conditions.

During 2015, FCX's revised plans for its North America copper mines to incorporate reductions in mining rates to reduce operating and capital costs. In addition, FCX curtailed operations at the Miami and Tyrone mines and is operating its Sierrita mine at reduced rates. The revised plans at each of the operations incorporate the impacts of lower energy, acid and other consumables, reduced labor costs and a significant reduction in capital spending plans. These operating plans continue to be reviewed and additional adjustments will be made as market conditions warrant.

Operating Data. Following is a summary of consolidated operating data for the North America copper mines for the second quarters and first six months of 2016 and 2015:

      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
      June 30,     June 30,
      2016     2015     2016     2015
Copper (millions of recoverable pounds)                        
Production     469       469       956       921  
Sales     464       486       967       958  
Average realized price per pound     $ 2.18       $ 2.77       $ 2.17       $ 2.73  
                         
Molybdenum (millions of recoverable pounds)                        
Productiona     8       10       16       19  
                         
Unit net cash costs per pound of copperb                        
Site production and delivery, excluding adjustments     $ 1.40       $ 1.78       $ 1.40       $ 1.79  
By-product credits     (0.11 )     (0.16 )     (0.10 )     (0.17 )
Treatment charges     0.11       0.12       0.11       0.13  
Unit net cash costs     $ 1.40       $ 1.74       $ 1.41       $ 1.75  
                                         

a.

 

Refer to summary operating data on page 4 for FCX's consolidated molybdenum sales, which includes sales of molybdenum produced at the North America copper mines.

b.

 

For a reconciliation of unit net cash costs per pound to production and delivery costs applicable to sales reported in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, "Product Revenues and Production Costs," beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

     

North America's consolidated copper sales volumes totaling 464 million pounds in second-quarter 2016 were lower than 486 million pounds in second-quarter 2015 primarily because of timing of sales in the 2015 period. North America copper sales are estimated to approximate 1.8 billion pounds for the year 2016, compared with 2.0 billion pounds in 2015.

Average unit net cash costs (net of by-product credits) for the North America copper mines of $1.40 per pound of copper in second-quarter 2016 were lower than the unit net cash costs of $1.74 per pound in second-quarter 2015, primarily reflecting cost reduction initiatives and lower energy and other input costs.

Average unit net cash costs (net of by-product credits) for the North America copper mines are expected to approximate $1.42 per pound of copper for the year 2016, based on achievement of current sales volume and cost estimates and assuming an average molybdenum price of $6 per pound for the second half of 2016. North America's average unit net cash costs would change by approximately $0.012 per pound for each $2 per pound change in the average price of molybdenum.

South America Mining. FCX operates two copper mines in South America - Cerro Verde in Peru (in which FCX owns a 53.56 percent interest) and El Abra in Chile (in which FCX owns a 51 percent interest). These operations are consolidated in FCX's financial statements. In addition to copper, the Cerro Verde mine produces molybdenum concentrate and silver.

Operating and Development Activities. In September 2015, the Cerro Verde expansion project commenced operations, and achieved capacity operating rates during first-quarter 2016. Cerro Verde's expanded operations benefit from its large-scale, long-lived reserves and cost efficiencies. The project expanded the concentrator facilities from 120,000 metric tons of ore per day to 360,000 metric tons of ore per day and is on track to provide incremental annual production of approximately 600 million pounds of copper and 15 million pounds of molybdenum.

During 2015, FCX revised plans for its South America copper mines, principally to reflect adjustments to the mine plan at El Abra to reduce mining and stacking rates by approximately 50 percent to achieve lower operating and labor costs, defer capital expenditures and extend the life of the existing operations.

FCX continues to evaluate a potential large-scale milling operation at El Abra to process additional sulfide material and to achieve higher recoveries. Exploration results in recent years at El Abra indicate a significant sulfide resource, which could potentially support a major mill project. Future investments will depend on technical studies, economic factors and global copper market conditions.

Operating Data. Following is a summary of consolidated operating data for the South America mining operations for the second quarters and first six months of 2016 and 2015:

             
      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
      June 30,     June 30,
      2016     2015     2016     2015
Copper (millions of recoverable pounds)                        
Production     334       188       669       381  
Sales     327       178       650       378  
Average realized price per pound     $ 2.19       $ 2.69       $ 2.18       $ 2.68  
                         
Molybdenum (millions of recoverable pounds)                        
Productiona     4       2       9       4  
                         
Unit net cash costs per pound of copperb                        
Site production and delivery, excluding adjustments     $ 1.20       $ 1.77       $ 1.22       $ 1.76  
By-product credits     (0.12 )     (0.04 )     (0.10 )     (0.06 )
Treatment charges     0.23       0.17       0.23       0.17  
Royalty on metals                 0.01        
Unit net cash costs     $ 1.31       $ 1.90       $ 1.36       $ 1.87  
                                         

a.

 

Refer to summary operating data on page 4 for FCX's consolidated molybdenum sales, which includes sales of molybdenum produced at Cerro Verde.

b.

 

For a reconciliation of unit net cash costs per pound to production and delivery costs applicable to sales reported in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, "Product Revenues and Production Costs," beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

     

South America's consolidated copper sales volumes of 327 million pounds in second-quarter 2016 were significantly higher than second-quarter 2015 sales of 178 million pounds, primarily reflecting Cerro Verde's expanded operations. Sales from South America mining are expected to approximate 1.36 billion pounds of copper for the year 2016, compared with 871 million pounds of copper in 2015.

Average unit net cash costs (net of by-product credits) for South America mining of $1.31 per pound of copper in second-quarter 2016 were significantly lower than unit net cash costs of $1.90 per pound in second-quarter 2015, primarily reflecting higher copper sales volumes and economies of scale associated with the Cerro Verde expansion. Average unit net cash costs (net of by-product credits) for South America mining are expected to approximate $1.40 per pound of copper for the year 2016, based on current sales volume and cost estimates and assuming average prices of $6 per pound of molybdenum for the second half of 2016.

Indonesia Mining. Through its 90.64 percent owned and consolidated subsidiary PT Freeport Indonesia (PT-FI), FCX's assets include one of the world's largest copper and gold deposits at the Grasberg minerals district in Papua, Indonesia. PT-FI operates a proportionately consolidated joint venture, which produces copper concentrates that contain significant quantities of gold and silver.

Regulatory Matters. In October 2015, the Indonesian government provided a letter of assurance to PT-FI indicating that it will approve the extension of operations beyond 2021, and provide the same rights and the same level of legal and fiscal certainty provided under its current Contract of Work (COW). PT-FI continues to engage in discussions with the Indonesian government to obtain extension of its long-term rights available under the COW.

In connection with its COW negotiations and subject to concluding an agreement to extend PT-FI's operations beyond 2021 on acceptable terms, PT-FI has agreed to construct new smelter capacity in Indonesia and to divest an additional 20.64 percent interest in PT-FI at fair market value.

PT-FI is required to apply for renewal of export permits at six-month intervals. In February 2016, PT-FI's export permit was renewed through August 8, 2016. PT-FI has applied for an extension of this permit. The Indonesian government continues to impose a 5.0 percent export duty while it reviews PT-FI's smelter plans.

Operating and Development Activities. PT-FI's revised operating plans incorporate improved operational efficiencies, reductions in input costs, supplies and contractor costs, foreign exchange impacts and an approximate 20 percent deferral of capital expenditures that had been planned for 2016.

PT-FI has several projects in progress in the Grasberg minerals district related to the development of its large-scale, long-lived, high-grade underground ore bodies. In aggregate, these underground ore bodies are expected to produce large-scale quantities of copper and gold following the transition from the Grasberg open pit, currently anticipated to occur in early 2018. From 2016 to 2020, estimated aggregate capital spending on these projects is currently expected to average $1.0 billion per year ($0.8 billion per year net to PT-FI). Considering the long-term nature and size of these projects, actual costs could vary from these estimates. In response to market conditions and Indonesian regulatory uncertainty, the timing of these expenditures continues to be reviewed.

Operating Data. Following is a summary of consolidated operating data for the Indonesia mining operations for the second quarters and first six months of 2016 and 2015:

             
      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
      June 30,     June 30,
      2016     2015     2016     2015
Copper (millions of recoverable pounds)                        
Production     208       205       373       359  
Sales     196       196       370       351  
Average realized price per pound     $ 2.20       $ 2.61       $ 2.17       $ 2.66  
                         
Gold (thousands of recoverable ounces)                        
Production     158       360       336       615  
Sales     151       346       346       606  
Average realized price per ounce     $ 1,292       $ 1,173       $ 1,260       $ 1,183  
                         
Unit net cash costs per pound of coppera                        
Site production and delivery, excluding adjustments     $ 1.77       $ 2.26       $ 1.99       $ 2.51  
Gold and silver credits     (1.05 )     (2.13 )     (1.27 )     (2.11 )
Treatment charges     0.29       0.32       0.30       0.31  
Export duties     0.08       0.18       0.08       0.16  
Royalty on metals     0.11       0.18       0.12       0.17  
Unit net cash costs     $ 1.20       $ 0.81       $ 1.22       $ 1.04  
                                         

a.

 

For a reconciliation of unit net cash costs per pound to production and delivery costs applicable to sales reported in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, "Product Revenues and Production Costs," beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

     

Indonesia's consolidated copper sales totaled 196 million pounds in both the second quarters of 2016 and 2015 as higher copper ore grades in the 2016 period were offset by lower mining and milling rates. Indonesia's second-quarter 2016 gold sales of 151 thousand ounces were lower than second-quarter 2015 sales of 346 thousand ounces, primarily reflecting lower gold ore grades and lower mining and milling rates.

During second-quarter 2016, PT-FI completed repairs to its large-scale concentrating facility, which required 23 days of downtime to repair one of the milling circuits. PT-FI’s second-quarter 2016 production was also impacted by lower than expected mining rates and productivity in the Grasberg open pit, which affects the timing of metal production. Productivity in the Grasberg open pit has improved in July.

At the Grasberg mine, the sequencing of mining areas with varying ore grades causes fluctuations in quarterly and annual production of copper and gold. Consolidated sales volumes from Indonesia mining operations are expected to approximate 1.3 billion pounds of copper and 1.7 million ounces of gold for the year 2016, compared with 744 million pounds of copper and 1.2 million ounces of gold for the year 2015. PT-FI expects ore grades to improve significantly, with approximately 40 percent of its 2016 copper sales and 55 percent of its 2016 gold sales anticipated in fourth-quarter 2016.

A significant portion of PT-FI's costs are fixed and unit costs vary depending on volumes and other factors. Indonesia's unit net cash costs (including gold and silver credits) of $1.20 per pound of copper in second-quarter 2016 were higher than unit net cash costs of $0.81 per pound in second-quarter 2015, primarily reflecting lower gold credits, partly offset by lower royalties, export duties and energy costs.

Based on current sales volume and cost estimates, and assuming an average gold price of $1,300 per ounce for the second half of 2016, unit net cash costs (net of gold and silver credits) for Indonesia mining are expected to approximate $0.12 per pound of copper for the year 2016 and $0.43 per pound for third-quarter 2016. Indonesia mining's unit net cash costs for the year 2016 would change by approximately $0.05 per pound for each $50 per ounce change in the average price of gold. Because of the fixed nature of a large portion of Indonesia mining's costs, unit costs vary from quarter to quarter depending on copper and gold volumes. Anticipated higher ore grades from the Grasberg mine are expected to result in lower unit net cash costs in the second half of 2016.

Africa Mining. Africa mining includes the Tenke Fungurume Mining S.A. (TFM) minerals district, in which FCX holds an effective 56 percent interest in the Tenke copper and cobalt mining concessions in the Southeast region of the DRC. In May 2016, FCX entered into a definitive agreement to sell its interest in TF Holdings Limited. As a result and in accordance with accounting guidelines, the operating results of Africa mining have been separately reported as discontinued operations in FCX’s consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. The transaction is expected to close in fourth-quarter 2016, subject to regulatory approvals, CMOC shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions.

Operating and Development Activities. Revised plans at Tenke incorporate a 50 percent reduction in capital spending for 2016 and various initiatives to reduce operating, administrative and exploration costs. TFM successfully commissioned a sulphuric acid plant in first-quarter 2016, which will reduce requirements for third-party acid purchases.

Operating Data. Following is a summary of operating data for the Africa mining operations for the second quarters and first six months of 2016 and 2015:

             
      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
      June 30,     June 30,
      2016     2015     2016     2015
Copper (millions of recoverable pounds)                        
Production     122       115       232       231  
Sales     124       104       247       237  
Average realized price per pounda     $ 2.07       $ 2.63       $ 2.08       $ 2.66  
                         
Cobalt (millions of contained pounds)                        
Production     10       9       19       16  
Sales     10       8       20       16  
Average realized price per pound     $ 6.58       $ 9.27       $ 6.52       $ 9.23  
                         
Unit net cash costs per pound of copperb                        
Site production and delivery, excluding adjustments     $ 1.62       $ 1.54       $ 1.63       $ 1.56  
Cobalt creditsc     (0.33 )     (0.53 )     (0.35 )     (0.44 )
Royalty on metals     0.05       0.06       0.05       0.06  
Unit net cash costs     $ 1.34       $ 1.07       $ 1.33       $ 1.18  
                                         
 

a.

 

Includes point-of-sale transportation costs as negotiated in customer contracts.

b.

 

For a reconciliation of unit net cash costs per pound to production and delivery costs applicable to sales reported in net (loss) income from discontinued operations in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, "Product Revenues and Production Costs," beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

c.

 

Net of cobalt downstream processing and freight costs.

     

Africa mining's copper sales of 124 million pounds in second-quarter 2016 were higher than second-quarter 2015 copper sales of 104 million pounds, primarily reflecting higher mining rates and timing of sales in the 2015 period. Africa mining's sales for 2016 (through the anticipated closing date) are expected to approximate 440 million pounds of copper and 35 million pounds of cobalt, compared with 467 million pounds of copper and 35 million pounds of cobalt for the year 2015.

Africa mining's unit net cash costs (net of cobalt credits) of $1.34 per pound of copper in second-quarter 2016 were higher than unit net cash costs of $1.07 per pound of copper in second-quarter 2015, primarily reflecting lower cobalt credits. Unit net cash costs (net of cobalt credits) for Africa mining are expected to approximate $1.28 per pound of copper for the year 2016, based on current sales volume and cost estimates and assuming an average cobalt price of $11 per pound for the second half of 2016. Africa mining's unit net cash costs for the year 2016 would change by approximately $0.045 per pound for each $2 per pound change in the average price of cobalt.

Molybdenum Mines. FCX has two wholly owned molybdenum mines in North America - the Henderson underground mine and the Climax open-pit mine, both in Colorado. The Henderson and Climax mines produce high-purity, chemical-grade molybdenum concentrate, which is typically further processed into value-added molybdenum chemical products. The majority of molybdenum concentrate produced at the Henderson and Climax mines, as well as from FCX's North and South America copper mines, is processed at FCX's conversion facilities.

Operating and Development Activities. In response to market conditions, the revised plans for the Henderson molybdenum mine incorporate lower operating rates, resulting in an approximate 65 percent reduction in Henderson's annual production volumes. FCX also adjusted production plans at its by-product mines, including reduced production at its Sierrita mine. Additionally, FCX incorporated changes in the commercial pricing structure for its chemicals products to promote continuation of chemical-grade production.

Production from the Molybdenum mines totaled 7 million pounds of molybdenum in second-quarter 2016 and 13 million pounds in second-quarter 2015. Refer to summary operating data on page 4 for FCX's consolidated molybdenum sales, which includes sales of molybdenum produced at the Molybdenum mines, and from FCX's North and South America copper mines.

Average unit net cash costs for the Molybdenum mines of $7.80 per pound of molybdenum in second-quarter 2016 were higher than average unit net cash costs of $7.19 per pound in second-quarter 2015, primarily reflecting lower volumes. Based on current sales volume and cost estimates, unit net cash costs for the Molybdenum mines are expected to average approximately $8.60 per pound of molybdenum for the year 2016.

For a reconciliation of unit net cash costs per pound to production and delivery costs applicable to sales reported in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, "Product Revenues and Production Costs," beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, "fcx.com."

Mining Exploration Activities. FCX's mining exploration activities are generally associated with its existing mines focusing on opportunities to expand reserves and resources to support development of additional future production capacity. Exploration results continue to indicate opportunities for significant future potential reserve additions in North and South America. Exploration spending continues to be constrained by market conditions and is expected to approximate $45 million for the year 2016.

OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

Through its wholly owned oil and gas subsidiary, FM O&G, FCX's principal oil and gas assets include significant oil production facilities and growth potential in the Deepwater GOM and established oil production facilities in California. For the first six months of 2016, approximately 90 percent of FCX's oil and gas revenues were from oil and NGLs.

During second-quarter 2016, FM O&G completed the sale of certain oil and gas royalty interests for cash consideration of $102 million (before closing adjustments), and in July 2016, completed the sale of its Haynesville shale assets in North Louisiana for cash consideration of $87 million (before closing adjustments). Under full cost accounting rules, the proceeds from these transactions are recorded as a reduction of capitalized oil and gas properties, with no gain or loss recognition.

Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties. FM O&G follows the full cost method of accounting, whereby all costs associated with oil and gas property acquisition, exploration and development activities are capitalized and amortized to expense under the unit-of-production method on a country-by-country basis using estimates of proved oil and gas reserves relating to each country where such activities are conducted. The costs of unproved oil and gas properties are excluded from amortization until the properties are evaluated.

Under full cost accounting rules, a "ceiling test" is conducted each quarter to review the carrying value of oil and gas properties for impairment. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires the twelve-month average of the first-day-of-the-month historical reference oil price be used in determining the ceiling test limitation. Using West Texas Intermediate (WTI) as the reference oil price, the average price was $43.12 per barrel at June 30, 2016, compared with $46.26 per barrel at March 31, 2016. As a result of the impact of the reduction in twelve-month historical prices, net capitalized costs exceeded the ceiling test limitation under full cost accounting rules, which resulted in the recognition of a second-quarter 2016 impairment charge of $291 million.

If the twelve-month historical average price remains below the June 30, 2016, twelve-month average of $43.12 per barrel, the ceiling test limitation will decrease, potentially resulting in additional ceiling test impairments of FCX's oil and gas properties. The WTI spot oil price was $43.13 per barrel at July 25, 2016. In addition to a decline in the trailing twelve-month average oil and gas prices, other factors that could result in future impairment of FCX's oil and gas properties include costs transferred from unevaluated properties to the full cost pool without corresponding proved oil and gas reserve additions, negative reserve revisions and the capitalization of future exploration and development costs. At June 30, 2016, carrying costs for unevaluated properties excluded from amortization totaled $1.7 billion. These costs will be transferred into the full cost pool as the properties are evaluated and proved reserves are established or if impairment is determined. If these activities do not result in additions to discounted future net cash flows from proved oil and gas reserves at least equal to the related costs transferred (net of related tax effects), additional ceiling test impairments may occur.

Financial and Operating Data. Following is a summary of financial and operating data for the U.S. oil and gas operations for the second quarters and first six months of 2016 and 2015:

               
      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
      June 30,     June 30,  
      2016     2015     2016     2015  
Financial Summary (in millions)                          
Realized revenuesa     $ 405       $ 656   b   $ 694       $ 1,203    
Cash production costsa     (186 )     (249 )     (378 )     (503 )  
Cash operating margin     $ 219       $ 407       $ 316       $ 700    
Capital expendituresc     $ 388       $ 777       $ 868       $ 1,795    
Sales Volumes                          
Oil (MMBbls)     8.7       8.6       17.0       17.0    
Natural gas (Bcf)     18.8       23.5       38.4       45.3    
NGLs (MMBbls)     0.6       0.6       1.2       1.1    
MMBOE     12.4       13.1       24.5       25.6    
Average Realized Pricesa                          
Oil (per barrel)     $ 41.10       $ 67.61   b   $ 35.21       $ 62.13   b
Natural gas (per million British thermal units, or MMBtu)     $ 2.04       $ 2.66       $ 2.02       $ 2.75    
NGLs (per barrel)     $ 18.00       $ 20.50       $ 16.44       $ 21.71    
Cash Operating Margin per BOEa                          
Realized revenues     $ 32.70       $ 50.04   b   $ 28.29       $ 46.95   b
Cash production costs     (15.00 )     (19.04 )     (15.42 )     (19.62 )  
Cash operating margin     $ 17.70       $ 31.00       $ 12.87       $ 27.33    
                                           

a.

 

Cash operating margin for oil and gas operations reflects realized revenues less cash production costs. Cash production costs exclude accretion and other costs. For reconciliations of realized revenues (including average realized prices for oil, natural gas and NGLs) and cash production costs to revenues and production and delivery costs reported in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, “Product Revenues and Production Costs,” beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, “fcx.com.”

b.

 

Includes realized cash gains on crude oil derivative contracts of $101 million ($11.79 per barrel of oil and $7.73 per BOE) in second-quarter 2015 and $201 million ($11.88 per barrel of oil and $7.87 per BOE) for the first six months of 2015. FCX currently does not have oil and gas derivative contracts in place for 2016 or future years.

c.

 

Excludes international oil and gas expenditures totaling $4 million in second-quarter 2016, $29 million in second-quarter 2015, $47 million for the first six months of 2016 and $44 million for the first six months of 2015, primarily related to the Morocco oil and gas properties.

     

FM O&G's average realized price for crude oil was $41.10 per barrel in second-quarter 2016 (87 percent of the average Brent crude oil price of $47.03 per barrel). FM O&G's average realized price for natural gas was $2.04 per MMBtu in second-quarter 2016, compared to the New York Mercantile Exchange natural gas price average of $1.95 per MMBtu for the April through June 2016 contracts.

Lower realized revenues for oil and gas operations of $32.70 per BOE in second-quarter 2016, compared to $50.04 per BOE in second-quarter 2015, primarily reflects lower oil prices and the impact of realized cash gains on derivative contracts of $7.73 per BOE in second-quarter 2015.

Cash production costs for oil and gas operations of $15.00 per BOE in second-quarter 2016 were lower than cash production costs of $19.04 per BOE in second-quarter 2015, primarily reflecting higher production from GOM wells and ongoing cost reduction efforts.

Following is a summary of average oil and gas sales volumes per day by region for the second quarters and first six months of 2016 and 2015:

             
      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
      June 30,     June 30,
Sales Volumes (MBOE per day)     2016     2015     2016     2015
GOMa     88       80       85       77
California     32       38       32       39
Haynesville/Madden/Otherb     16       26       18       26
Total oil and gas operations     136       144       135       142
                               

a.

 

Includes sales from properties on the GOM Shelf and in the Deepwater GOM, and the Inboard Lower Tertiary/Cretaceous natural gas trend.

b.

 

In July 2016, FM O&G completed the sale of the Haynesville shale assets.

     

Daily sales volumes averaged 136 MBOE for second-quarter 2016, including 95 thousand barrels (MBbls) of crude oil, 207 million cubic feet (MMcf) of natural gas and 6 MBbls of NGLs. Since year-end 2015, FM O&G has commenced production from six 100-percent-owned Deepwater GOM wells. Oil and gas sales volumes are expected to average 130 MBOE per day for the year 2016, comprised of 73 percent oil, 5 percent natural gas and 22 percent NGLs. These estimates are below the April 2016 estimates of 149 MBOE per day, reflecting revised estimates for three Holstein Deep wells that commenced production in second-quarter 2016, the sale of the Haynesville shale assets and production constraints following a fire at a third-party natural gas processing plant.

In late June 2016, a fire at a third-party natural gas processing plant in Pascagoula, Mississippi resulted in the shutdown of the plant and the pipeline that transports gas supply from several offshore platforms, including FM O&G’s Horn Mountain and Marlin facilities (representing approximately 45 percent of FM O&G's GOM BOE production). As a result, production has been temporarily constrained and FM O&G is currently accessing an alternative pipeline as an interim solution. FM O&G is working with third parties on alternative routes to resume normal production and does not expect long-term impacts from this event.

Based on current sales volume and cost estimates, cash production costs are expected to approximate $15.50 per BOE for the year 2016.

Oil and Gas Exploration, Operating and Development Activities. In second-quarter 2016, FM O&G remained focused on managing costs and enhancing asset values in response to the current market environment. FM O&G achieved a number of important operational milestones during the quarter, including the commencement of production from five 100-percent-owned Deepwater GOM tieback wells, including three at Holstein Deep and two in the Horn Mountain area. At Lucius and Heidelberg, the operator drilled development wells with favorable results that we believe will further benefit future oil production.

During second-quarter 2016, FCX negotiated the termination and settlement of FM O&G's drilling rig contracts with Noble Drilling (U.S.) LLC (Noble) and Rowan Companies plc (Rowan). As a result of the settlements, FM O&G was released from a total of $1.1 billion in payment obligations under its three drilling rig contracts. In aggregate, reductions in previously contracted commitments for deepwater drillships approximate $350 million. During second-quarter 2016, FCX issued 48 million shares of its common stock (representing a value of $540 million) and paid $85 million cash in connection with the settlements. FCX will fund the remaining $130 million in cash during third-quarter 2016. FCX also agreed to provide contingent payments of up to $105 million, depending on the average price of crude oil over the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017. A net charge of $0.6 billion was recorded in second-quarter 2016 associated with the termination of these contracts.

Assuming an average oil price of $49 per barrel, combined with these actions, operating cash flows from the oil and gas business are expected to exceed its capital expenditures in the second half of 2016 and 2017.

Since commencing development activities in 2014 at its three 100-percent-owned production platforms in the Deepwater GOM, FM O&G has drilled 14 wells in producing fields with positive results; 10 of these wells have been brought on production, including five wells during second-quarter 2016.

Oil and Gas Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures for oil and gas operations in second-quarter 2016 totaled $388 million in the U.S. (including $205 million incurred for GOM and approximately $150 million associated with the change in capital expenditure accruals) and $4 million associated with international oil and gas properties.

Capital expenditures for oil and gas operations for the year 2016 are estimated to total $1.4 billion, with approximately 90 percent of the capital budget expected to be directed to the GOM.

Deepwater GOM. FM O&G operates and owns 100-percent working interests in the Holstein, Marlin and Horn Mountain deepwater production platforms, which in total have processing capacity of 250 MBbls of oil per day. In addition, FM O&G has interests in the Lucius, Heidelberg, Ram Powell and Hoover producing oil fields and the Atwater Valley undeveloped area.

During second-quarter 2016, production from six wells in the Lucius field in the Keathley Canyon area averaged 20 MBOE per day, net to FM O&G’s 25-percent working interest. The field has performed well since initial production commenced in first-quarter 2015. In second-quarter 2016, the operator completed the seventh well in the field. Approximately 80 percent of FM O&G’s working interest is held through its consolidated subsidiary Plains Offshore Operations Inc. (POI). Third parties hold a preferred interest in POI and are entitled to a liquidation preference and to receive preferred distributions.

In January 2016, first oil production commenced from three initial subsea wells in the Heidelberg oil field in the Green Canyon area. Heidelberg is a subsea oil development consisting of five subsea wells tied back to a truss spar hull located in 5,300 feet of water. In second-quarter 2016, the operator commenced drilling a fourth well in the field, and in July 2016, logging results confirmed oil pay with similar characteristics to a good offset producing well. The fifth and final well of the initial development phase commenced drilling in third-quarter 2016. Heidelberg field was discovered in February 2009, and the subsequent development project was sanctioned in early 2013. FM O&G has a 12.5 percent working interest in Heidelberg.

At the 100-percent-owned Holstein Deep, three wells commenced production in second-quarter 2016 and are currently producing at a gross rate of approximately 9 MBOE per day. The rates are below previous estimates, reflecting lower than expected crude oil quality and lower permeability. The Holstein Deep development is located in Green Canyon Block 643, west of the 100-percent-owned Holstein platform in 3,890 feet of water, with production facilities capable of processing 113 MBbls of oil per day.

FM O&G’s 100-percent-owned Horn Mountain field is located in the Mississippi Canyonarea and has production facilities capable of processing 75 MBbls of oil per day. The Quebec/Victory and Kilo/Oscar wells commenced production in second-quarter 2016. To enhance recovery of remaining oil in place, future development plans will target subsea tieback from multiple stacked sands in the area.

FM O&G’s well inventory also includes the Horn Mountain Deep discovery well, where successful drilling results in 2015 indicated the presence of sand sections deeper than known pay sections in the field. These positive results and geophysical data support the existence of Middle Miocene reservoir potential for additional development opportunities in the Horn Mountain Deep area, including five 100-percent-owned exploration prospects with significant future potential. FM O&G controls rights to over 55,000 acres associated with these prospects.

FM O&G’s 100-percent-owned Marlin Hub is located in the Mississippi Canyon area and has production facilities capable of processing 60 MBbls of oil per day. FM O&G has drilled five successful tieback opportunities in the area since 2014. The King D-12 and Dorado wells commenced production in 2015, and the King D-13 well commenced production in first-quarter 2016.

CASH FLOWS, CASH and DEBT TRANSACTIONS

Operating Cash Flows. FCX generated operating cash flows of $874 million (including $278 million in working capital sources and changes in other tax payments) for second-quarter 2016 and $1.6 billion (including $466 million in working capital sources and changes in other tax payments) for the first six months of 2016.

Based on current sales volume and cost estimates and assuming average prices of $2.25 per pound of copper, $1,300 per ounce of gold, $6 per pound of molybdenum and $48 per barrel of Brent crude oil for the second half of 2016, FCX's consolidated operating cash flows are estimated to approximate $4.5 billion for the year 2016 (including $0.7 billion in working capital sources and other tax payments). The impact of price changes for the second half of 2016 on operating cash flows would approximate $260 million for each $0.10 per pound change in the average price of copper, $40 million for each $50 per ounce change in the average price of gold, $35 million for each $2 per pound change in the average price of molybdenum and $55 million for each $5 per barrel change in the average Brent crude oil price.

Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures totaled $833 million for second-quarter 2016, consisting of $441 million for mining operations (including $350 million for major projects) and $392 million for oil and gas operations. Capital expenditures for the first six months of 2016 totaled $1.8 billion, consisting of $900 million for mining operations (including $0.7 billion for major projects) and $915 million for oil and gas operations.

Capital expenditures are expected to approximate $3.1 billion for the year 2016, consisting of $1.7 billion for mining operations (including $1.3 billion for major projects, primarily for underground development activities at Grasberg and remaining costs for the Cerro Verde expansion) and $1.4 billion for oil and gas operations.

Cash. Following is a summary of the U.S. and international components of consolidated cash and cash equivalents available to the parent company (excluding cash and cash equivalents of $78 million in assets held for sale), net of noncontrolling interests' share, taxes and other costs at June 30, 2016 (in millions):

           
Cash at domestic companies     $ 20  
Cash at international operations     332  
Total consolidated cash and cash equivalents     352  
Noncontrolling interests' share     (102 )
Cash, net of noncontrolling interests' share     250  
Withholding taxes and other     (23 )
Net cash available     $ 227  
           

Debt. FCX continues to focus on cost and capital management and cash flow generation from its operations and is taking actions to reduce debt through asset sales, available cash flows and other transactions. Following is a summary of total debt and the related weighted-average interest rates at June 30, 2016 (in billions, except percentages):

       
      Weighted-
      Average
      Interest Rate
FCX Senior Notes $ 11.6     3.8%
FCX Term Loan 2.5   a 3.2%
FM O&G Senior Notes 2.5     6.6%
Cerro Verde Credit Facility 1.8     2.8%
Other debt 0.9     4.7%
  $ 19.3     4.0%
           

a.

 

In accordance with the mandatory prepayment provision of the amended Term Loan, 50 percent of the proceeds associated with the Tenke sale must be applied toward repaying the Term Loan.

     

At June 30, 2016, FCX had $40 million in letters of credit issued and availability of $3.5 billion under its $3.5 billion revolving credit facility.

Through July 25, 2016, FCX exchanged $369 million in senior notes (including exchanges totaling $268 million in second-quarter 2016) maturing in 2022, 2023, 2034 and 2043 for 28 million shares of FCX common stock in a series of privately negotiated transactions at a cost of $311 million. FCX has approximately 1.33 billion common shares outstanding, which includes shares issued through July 25, 2016, in connection with the settlement of these privately negotiated transactions.

                     
FREEPORT-McMoRan INC.
SELECTED MINING OPERATING DATA
                     
      Three Months Ended June 30,  
      Production   Sales  

COPPER (millions of recoverable pounds)

    2016   2015   2016   2015  
(FCX's net interest in %)                    

North America

                   
Morenci (72%)a     224     219     221     225    
Bagdad (100%)     44     51     45     56    
Safford (100%)     53     39     52     40    
Sierrita (100%)     41     48     40     51    
Miami (100%)     6     12     7     12    
Chino (100%)     80     76     78     78    
Tyrone (100%)     19     23     19     23    
Other (100%)     2     1     2     1    
Total North America     469     469     464     486    
                     

South America

                   
Cerro Verde (53.56%)     278     104     270     97    
El Abra (51%)     56     84     57     81    
Total South America     334     188     327     178    
                     

Indonesia

                   
Grasberg (90.64%)b     208     205     196     196    
Consolidated - continuing operations     1,011     862     987  

c

860   c
Discontinued operation - Tenke Fungurume (Tenke) (56%)     122     115     124     104    
Total     1,133     977     1,111     964    
Less noncontrolling interests     229     160     226     149    
Net     904     817     885     815    
                     
                     
Average realized price per pound             $ 2.19     $ 2.72    
Average realized price per pound (including Tenke)             $ 2.18     $ 2.71    
                     

GOLD (thousands of recoverable ounces)

                   
(FCX's net interest in %)                    
North America (100%)     8     7     5     6    
Indonesia (90.64%)b     158     360     151     346    
Consolidated     166     367     156     352    
Less noncontrolling interests     14     34     14     33    
Net     152     333     142     319    
                     
Average realized price per ounce             $ 1,292     $ 1,174    
                     

MOLYBDENUM (millions of recoverable pounds)

                   
(FCX's net interest in %)                    
Henderson (100%)     3     7     N/A   N/A  
Climax (100%)     4     6     N/A   N/A  
North America copper mines (100%)a     8     10     N/A   N/A  
Cerro Verde (53.56%)     4     2     N/A   N/A  
Consolidated     19     25     19     23    
Less noncontrolling interests     2     1     2     1    
Net     17     24     17     22    
                     
Average realized price per pound             $ 8.34     $ 9.51    
                     

COBALT (millions of contained pounds)

                   
(FCX's net interest in %)                    
Discontinued operation - Tenke (56%)     10     9     10     8    
Less noncontrolling interests     4     4     5     4    
Net     6     5     5     4    
                     
Average realized price per pound             $ 6.58     $ 9.27    
                     

a. Amounts are net of Morenci's undivided joint venture partner's interest; effective May 31, 2016, FCX's undivided interest in Morenci was prospectively reduced from 85 percent to 72 percent.

 
   

b. Amounts are net of Grasberg's joint venture partner's interest, which varies in accordance with the terms of the joint venture agreement.

 
   

c. Consolidated sales volumes exclude purchased copper of 43 million pounds in second-quarter 2016 and 24 million pounds in second-quarter 2015.

 
                           
FREEPORT-McMoRan INC.  
SELECTED MINING OPERATING DATA (continued)  
                           
      Six Months Ended June 30,  
      Production     Sales  
COPPER (millions of recoverable pounds)     2016     2015     2016     2015  
(FCX's net interest in %)                          

North America

                         
Morenci (72%)a     456       424       459       436    
Bagdad (100%)     92       104       95       114    
Safford (100%)     109       79       111       81    
Sierrita (100%)     82       95       83       100    
Miami (100%)     14       23       16       25    
Chino (100%)     161       149       161       153    
Tyrone (100%)     39       45       39       47    
Other (100%)     3       2       3       2    
Total North America     956       921       967       958    
                           

South America

                         
Cerro Verde (53.56%)     550       211       526       207    
El Abra (51%)     119       170       124       171    
Total South America     669       381       650       378    
                           

Indonesia

                         
Grasberg (90.64%)b     373       359       370       351    
Consolidated - continuing operations     1,998       1,661       1,987   c   1,687   c
Discontinued operation - Tenke (56%)     232       231       247       237    
Total     2,230       1,892       2,234       1,924    
Less noncontrolling interests     450       317       448       317    
Net     1,780       1,575       1,786       1,607    
                           
                           
Average realized price per pound                 $ 2.17       $ 2.71    
Average realized price per pound (including Tenke)                 $ 2.16       $ 2.70    
                           

GOLD (thousands of recoverable ounces)

                         
(FCX's net interest in %)                          
North America (100%)     14       11       11       9    
Indonesia (90.64%)b     336       615       346       606    
Consolidated     350       626       357       615    
Less noncontrolling interests     31       58       32       57    
Net     319       568       325       558    
                           
Average realized price per ounce                 $ 1,259       $ 1,183    
                           

MOLYBDENUM (millions of recoverable pounds)

                         
(FCX's net interest in %)                          
Henderson (100%)     5       14       N/A     N/A  
Climax (100%)     9       12       N/A     N/A  
North America copper mines (100%)a     16       19       N/A     N/A  
Cerro Verde (53.56%)     9       4       N/A     N/A  
Consolidated     39       49       36       46    
Less noncontrolling interests     4       2       3       2    
Net     35       47       33       44    
                           
Average realized price per pound                 $ 7.99       $ 9.84    
                           

COBALT (millions of contained pounds)

                         
(FCX's net interest in %)                          
Discontinued operation - Tenke (56%)     19       16       20       16    
Less noncontrolling interests     8       7       9       7    
Net     11       9       11       9    
                           
Average realized price per pound                 $ 6.52       $ 9.23    
                           

a. Amounts are net of Morenci's undivided joint venture partner's interest; effective May 31, 2016, FCX's undivided interest in Morenci was prospectively reduced from 85 percent to 72 percent.

 
   

b. Amounts are net of Grasberg's joint venture partner's interest, which varies in accordance with the terms of the joint venture agreement.

 
   

c. Consolidated sales volumes exclude purchased copper of 70 million pounds for the first six months of 2016 and 64 million pounds for the first six months of 2015.

 
                         
FREEPORT-McMoRan INC.
SELECTED MINING OPERATING DATA (continued)
                         
      Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,
      2016     2015     2016     2015
100% North America Copper Mines                        

Solution Extraction/Electrowinning (SX/EW) Operations

                       
Leach ore placed in stockpiles (metric tons per day)     780,700       890,000       807,100       902,500
Average copper ore grade (percent)     0.33       0.26       0.32       0.25
Copper production (millions of recoverable pounds)     303       261       605       508
                         

Mill Operations

                       
Ore milled (metric tons per day)     300,400       316,000       299,500       308,800
Average ore grades (percent):                        
Copper     0.48       0.47       0.49       0.48
Molybdenum     0.03       0.03       0.03       0.03
Copper recovery rate (percent)     86.6       85.8       85.6       85.6
Production (millions of recoverable pounds):                        
Copper     219       247       445       488
Molybdenum     8       10       16       19
                         
100% South America Mining                        

SX/EW Operations

                       
Leach ore placed in stockpiles (metric tons per day)     170,400       237,000       155,500       235,300
Average copper ore grade (percent)     0.39       0.41       0.40       0.41
Copper production (millions of recoverable pounds)     82       109       172       223
                         

Mill Operations

                       
Ore milled (metric tons per day)     352,000       116,500       345,700       117,900
Average ore grades:                        
Copper (percent)     0.42       0.46       0.43       0.45
Molybdenum (percent)     0.02       0.01       0.02       0.02
Copper recovery rate (percent)     88.0       78.2       87.1       78.9
Production (recoverable):                        
Copper (millions of pounds)     252       79       497       158
Molybdenum (millions of pounds)     4       2       9       4
                         
100% Indonesia Mining                        
Ore milled (metric tons per day)a                        
Grasberg open pit     110,200       134,200       108,000       121,200
Deep Ore Zone underground mine     36,700       42,700       40,500       45,800
Deep Mill Level Zone (DMLZ) underground mineb     4,900             4,500      
Grasberg Block Cave underground mineb     2,600             2,400      
Big Gossan underground mineb     1,000             600      
Total     155,400       176,900       156,000       167,000
Average ore grades:                        
Copper (percent)     0.84       0.67       0.77       0.63
Gold (grams per metric ton)     0.48       0.86       0.50       0.78
Recovery rates (percent):                        
Copper     90.4       90.6       89.9       90.6
Gold     80.0       83.5       80.3       83.9
Production (recoverable):                        
Copper (millions of pounds)     226       205       409       359
Gold (thousands of ounces)     174       360       364       615
                         
100% Africa Mining (Discontinued Operation)                        
Ore milled (metric tons per day)     15,900       15,300       15,500       14,900
Average ore grades (percent):                        
Copper     4.05       4.02       4.01       4.18
Cobalt     0.43       0.44       0.46       0.40
Copper recovery rate (percent)     94.5       93.9       93.7       93.9
Production (millions of pounds):                        
Copper (recoverable)     122       115       232       231
Cobalt (contained)     10       9       19       16
                         
100% Molybdenum Mines                        
Ore milled (metric tons per day)     18,600       35,900       18,500       38,200
Average molybdenum ore grade (percent)     0.19       0.20       0.21       0.19
Molybdenum production (millions of recoverable pounds)     7       13       14       26
                         

a. Amounts represent the approximate average daily throughput processed at PT-FI's mill facilities from each producing mine and from development activities that result in metal production.

b. Targeted production rates once the DMLZ underground mine reaches full capacity are expected to approximate 80,000 metric tons of ore per day in 2021; production from the Grasberg Block Cave underground mine is expected to commence in 2018 and production from the Big Gossan underground mine is expected to restart in the first half of 2017.

                           
FREEPORT-McMoRan INC.
SELECTED U.S. OIL AND GAS OPERATING DATA
                     
      Three Months Ended June 30,  
      Sales Volumes     Sales per Day  
      2016     2015     2016     2015  
Gulf of Mexico (GOM)a                          
Oil (thousand barrels or MBbls)     5,825       5,234       64       58    
Natural gas (million cubic feet or MMcf)     9,814       9,279       108       102    
Natural gas liquids (NGLs, in MBbls)     559       529       6       5    
Thousand barrels of oil equivalents (MBOE)     8,019       7,309       88       80    
Average realized price per BOEb     $ 35.02       $ 47.82                
Cash production costs per BOEb     $ 12.43       $ 16.98                
Capital expenditures (in millions)     $ 205       $ 676                
                           
CALIFORNIA                          
Oil (MBbls)     2,792       3,326       31       37    
Natural gas (MMcf)     405       562       5       6    
NGLs (MBbls)     30       42         c     c
MBOE     2,890       3,462       32       38    
Average realized price per BOEb     $ 36.70       $ 48.30                
Cash production costs per BOEb     $ 23.62       $ 27.13                
Capital expenditures (in millions)     $ 7       $ 24                
                           
HAYNESVILLE/MADDEN/OTHERd                          
Oil (MBbls)     37       39         c     c
Natural gas (MMcf)     8,576       13,693       94       151    
NGLs (MBbls)     7       15         c     c
MBOE     1,473       2,336       16       26    
Average realized price per BOEb     $ 12.09       $ 16.15                
Cash production costs per BOEb     $ 12.07       $ 13.55                
Capital expenditures (in millions)     $ 2       $ 6                
                           
TOTAL U.S. OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS                          
Oil (MBbls)     8,654       8,599       95       95    
Natural gas (MMcf)     18,795       23,534       207       259    
NGLs (MBbls)     596       586       6       5    
MBOE     12,382       13,107       136       144    
Cash operating margin per BOE:b                          
Realized revenues     $ 32.70       $ 50.04   e            
Less: cash production costs     15.00       19.04                
Cash operating margin     $ 17.70       $ 31.00                
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per BOE     $ 17.61       $ 36.99                
Capital expenditures (in millions)     $ 388   f   $ 777   f            
     

a.

 

Reflects properties in the Deepwater GOM and on the Shelf, including the Inboard Lower Tertiary/Cretaceous natural gas trend.

b.

 

Cash operating margin for oil and gas operations reflects realized revenues less cash production costs. For reconciliations of average realized price and cash production costs per BOE to revenues and production and delivery costs reported in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, “Product Revenues and Production Costs,” beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, “fcx.com.”

c.

 

Rounds to less than 1 MBbl per day.

d.

  In July 2016, FM O&G completed the sale of the Haynesville shale assets.

e.

 

Includes realized cash gains on crude oil derivative contracts of $7.73 per BOE. These contracts were managed on a consolidated basis; accordingly, the average realized price per BOE by region did not reflect adjustments for crude oil derivative contracts. FM O&G currently does not have oil and gas derivative contracts in place for 2016 or future years.

f.

 

Consolidated capital expenditures for U.S. oil and gas operations reflect total spending, which includes changes in capital expenditure accruals and other adjustments totaling $174 million for second-quarter 2016 and $71 million for second-quarter 2015 that are not specifically allocated to the above regions. Excludes international oil and gas capital expenditures totaling $4 million in second-quarter 2016 and $29 million for second-quarter 2015, primarily related to the Morocco oil and gas properties.

     
                           
FREEPORT-McMoRan INC.
SELECTED U.S. OIL AND GAS OPERATING DATA (continued)
                     
      Six Months Ended June 30,  
      Sales Volumes     Sales per Day  
      2016     2015     2016     2015  
GOMa                          
Oil (MBbls)     11,198       10,197       62       56    
Natural gas (MMcf)     18,712       16,634       103       92    
NGLs (MBbls)     1,084       1,001       6       6    
MBOE     15,401       13,970       85       77    
Average realized price per BOEb     $ 30.55       $ 44.40                
Cash production costs per BOEb     $ 12.26       $ 17.17                
Capital expenditures (in millions)     $ 482       $ 1,381                
                           
CALIFORNIA                          
Oil (MBbls)     5,673       6,700       31       37    
Natural gas (MMcf)     885       1,146       5       6    
NGLs (MBbls)     66       84         c     c
MBOE     5,887       6,975       32       39    
Average realized price per BOEb     $ 31.24       $ 43.49                
Cash production costs per BOEb     $ 25.98       $ 29.43                
Capital expenditures (in millions)     $ 16       $ 53                
                           
HAYNESVILLE/MADDEN/OTHERd                          
Oil (MBbls)     81       74         c   1    
Natural gas (MMcf)     18,837       27,521       103       152    
NGLs (MBbls)     20       25         c     c
MBOE     3,240       4,686       18       26    
Average realized price per BOEb     $ 12.18       $ 16.66                
Cash production costs per BOEb     $ 11.21       $ 12.42                
Capital expenditures (in millions)     $ 2       $ 27                
                           
TOTAL U.S. OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS                          
Oil (MBbls)     16,952       16,971       93       94    
Natural gas (MMcf)     38,434       45,301       211       250    
NGLs (MBbls)     1,170       1,110       6       6    
MBOE     24,528       25,631       135       142    
Cash operating margin per BOE:b                          
Realized revenue     $ 28.29       $ 46.95   e            
Less: cash production costs     15.42       19.62                
Cash operating margin     $ 12.87       $ 27.33                
Depreciation, depletion and amortization per BOE     $ 19.27       $ 39.59                
Capital expenditures (in millions)     $ 868   f   $ 1,795   f            
     

a.

 

Reflects properties in the Deepwater GOM and on the Shelf, including the Inboard Lower Tertiary/Cretaceous natural gas trend.

b.

 

Cash operating margin for oil and gas operations reflects realized revenues less cash production costs. For reconciliations of average realized price and cash production costs per BOE to revenues and production and delivery costs reported in FCX's consolidated financial statements, refer to the supplemental schedules, “Product Revenues and Production Costs,” beginning on page XV, which are available on FCX's website, “fcx.com.”

c.

 

Rounds to less than 1 MBbl per day.

d.

 

In July 2016, FM O&G completed the sale of the Haynesville shale assets.

e.

 

Includes realized cash gains on crude oil derivative contracts of $7.87 per BOE. These contracts were managed on a consolidated basis; accordingly, the average realized price per BOE by region did not reflect adjustments for crude oil derivative contracts. FM O&G currently does not have oil and gas derivative contracts in place for 2016 or future years.

f.

 

Consolidated capital expenditures for U.S. oil and gas operations reflect total spending, which includes changes in capital expenditure accruals and other adjustments totaling $368 million for the first six months of 2016 and $334 million for the first six months of 2015 that are not specifically allocated to the above regions. Excludes international oil and gas capital expenditures totaling $47 million for the first six months of 2016 and $44 million for the first six months of 2015, primarily related to the Morocco oil and gas properties.

     
 
FREEPORT-McMoRan INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
                           
      Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
      June 30,     June 30,  
      2016     2015     2016     2015  
      (In millions, except per share amounts)  
Revenuesa     $ 3,334       $ 3,938       $ 6,576       $ 7,709    
Cost of sales:                          
Production and deliveryb     2,956       2,651       5,455       5,330    
Depreciation, depletion and amortization     632       833       1,294       1,699    
Impairment of oil and gas properties     291       2,686       4,078       5,790    
Total cost of sales     3,879       6,170       10,827       12,819    
Selling, general and administrative expenses     160   c   148       298   c   299    
Mining exploration and research expenses     15       30       33       57    
Environmental obligations and shutdown costs     11       11       21       24    
Net gain on sales of assets     (749 )           (749 )     (39 )  
Total costs and expenses     3,316       6,359       10,430       13,160    
Operating income (loss)     18       (2,421 )     (3,854 )     (5,451 )  
Interest expense, netd     (196 )     (142 )     (387 )     (281 )  
Net gain on early extinguishment of debt     39             36          
Other income, net     25       36   e   64       43   e
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in affiliated companies' net earnings     (114 )     (2,527 )     (4,141 )     (5,689 )  
(Provision for) benefit from income taxesf     (116 )     699       (193 )     1,413    
Equity in affiliated companies' net earnings     1             8       1    
Net loss from continuing operations     (229 )     (1,828 )     (4,326 )     (4,275 )  
Net (loss) income from discontinued operationsg     (181 )     29       (185 )     70    
Net loss     (410 )     (1,799 )     (4,511 )     (4,205 )  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests:                          
Continuing operations     (47 )     (16 )     (109 )     (48 )  
Discontinued operations     (12 )     (26 )     (22 )     (52 )  
Preferred dividends attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest     (10 )     (10 )     (21 )     (20 )  
Net loss attributable to common stockholdersh     $ (479 )     $ (1,851 )     $ (4,663 )     $ (4,325 )  
                           
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders:                          
Continuing operations     $ (0.23 )     $ (1.78 )     $ (3.54 )     $ (4.18 )  
Discontinued operations     (0.15 )           (0.16 )     0.02    
      $ (0.38 )     $ (1.78 )     $ (3.70 )     $ (4.16 )  
                           
Basic and diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding     1,269       1,040       1,260       1,040    
                           
Dividends declared per share of common stock     $       $ 0.1605       $       $ 0.2105    
     

a.

 

Revenues include favorable (unfavorable) adjustments to provisionally priced concentrate and cathode copper sales recognized in prior periods (refer to the supplemental schedule, "Derivative Instruments," on page XI for a summary of these amounts). Revenues for the 2015 periods also include net noncash mark-to-market losses associated with crude oil derivative contracts (refer to the supplemental schedule, "Adjusted Net (Loss) Income," on Page IX for a summary of these amounts).

b.

 

Refer to the supplemental schedule, "Adjusted Net (Loss) Income," on page IX for a summary of amounts included in production and delivery costs for net charges at (i) oil and gas operations primarily associated with drillship contract settlements/idle rig costs and inventory write downs and (ii) mining operations for adjustments to inventories.

c.

 

Includes net restructuring charges at oil and gas operations. Refer to the supplemental schedule, "Adjusted Net (Loss) Income," on page IX.

d.

 

Consolidated interest expense, excluding capitalized interest, totaled $218 million in second-quarter 2016, $208 million in second-quarter 2015, $436 million for the first six months of 2016 and $411 million for the first six months of 2015.

e.

 

Includes a gain for the proceeds received from insurance carriers and other third parties related to a shareholder derivative litigation settlement. Refer to the supplemental schedule, "Adjusted Net (Loss) Income," on page IX.

f.

 

Refer to the supplemental schedule, "Income Taxes," on page X for a summary of income taxes from continuing operations.

g.

 

Net of charges for (i) allocated interest expense associated with FCX's term loan that is required to be repaid as a result of the sale of FCX's interest in Tenke Fungurume (Tenke) totaling $11 million in second-quarter 2016, $7 million in second-quarter 2015, $21 million for the first six months of 2016 and $14 million for the first six months of 2015 and (ii) income tax (benefit) provision totaling $(16) million in second-quarter 2016, $12 million in second-quarter 2015, $(23) million for the first six months of 2016 and $31 million for the first six months of 2015. In accordance with accounting guidelines, the second quarter and first six months of 2016 are also net of $177 million for the estimated loss on disposal, which will be adjusted through closing of the transaction.

h.

 

FCX defers recognizing profits on intercompany sales until final sales to third parties occur. Refer to the supplemental schedule, "Deferred Profits," on page XI for a summary of net impacts from changes in these deferrals.

     
 
FREEPORT-McMoRan INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
             
      June 30,     December 31,
      2016     2015
      (In millions)
ASSETS            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents     $ 352       $ 195  
Trade accounts receivable     694       660  
Income and other tax receivables     916       1,341  
Other accounts receivable     102       154  
Inventories:            
Mill and leach stockpiles     1,348       1,539  
Materials and supplies, net     1,338       1,594  
Product     1,058       1,071  
Other current assets     226       164  
Held for sale     4,666       744  
Total current assets     10,700       7,462  
Property, plant, equipment and mining development costs, net     23,609       24,248  
Oil and gas properties, net - full cost method:            
Subject to amortization, less accumulated amortization and impairment     1,381       2,262  
Not subject to amortization     1,656       4,831  
Long-term mill and leach stockpiles     1,742       1,663  
Other assets     2,208       2,001  
Held for sale           4,110  
Total assets     $ 41,296       $ 46,577  
             
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY            
Current liabilities:            
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     $ 2,569       $ 3,255  
Current portion of debt     770       649  
Current portion of environmental and asset retirement obligations     322       272  
Accrued income taxes     55       23  
Held for sale     824       108  
Total current liabilities     4,540       4,307  
Long-term debt, less current portion     18,549       19,779  
Deferred income taxes     3,758       3,607  
Environmental and asset retirement obligations, less current portion     3,697       3,717  
Other liabilities     1,662       1,641  
Held for sale           718  
Total liabilities     32,206       33,769  
             
Redeemable noncontrolling interest     771       764  
             
Equity:            
Stockholders' equity:            
Common stock     145       137  
Capital in excess of par value     25,105       24,283  
Accumulated deficit     (17,049 )     (12,387 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (488 )     (503 )
Common stock held in treasury     (3,710 )     (3,702 )
Total stockholders' equity     4,003       7,828  
Noncontrolling interestsa     4,316       4,216  
Total equity     8,319       12,044  
Total liabilities and equity     $ 41,296       $ 46,577  
 

a.

 

Includes noncontrolling interests of $1.2 billion at June 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, associated with Tenke.

     
 
FREEPORT-McMoRan INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
       
      Six Months Ended June 30,
      2016     2015
      (In millions)
Cash flow from operating activities:            
Net loss     $ (4,511 )     $ (4,205 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:            
Depreciation, depletion and amortization     1,374       1,829  
Impairment of oil and gas properties     4,078       5,790  
Non-cash oil and gas drillship settlements/idle rig costs     612        
Oil and gas inventory adjustments and write downs     82       23  
Mining inventory adjustments     7       63  
Net gain on sales of assets     (749 )     (39 )
Net charges for environmental and asset retirement obligations, including accretion     107       109  
Payments for environmental and asset retirement obligations     (116 )     (81 )
Net gain on early extinguishment of debt     (36 )      
Deferred income taxes     169       (1,432 )
Estimated loss on disposal of discontinued operations     177        
Increase in long-term mill and leach stockpiles     (99 )     (104 )
Net gains on crude oil derivative contracts           (58 )
Other, net     53       81  
Changes in working capital and other tax payments, excluding amounts from dispositions:            
Accounts receivable     259       493  
Inventories     190       8  
Other current assets     (53 )     (1 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     44       (205 )
Accrued income taxes and changes in other tax payments     26       (485 )
Net cash provided by operating activities     1,614       1,786  
             
Cash flow from investing activities:            
Capital expenditures:            
North America copper mines     (76 )     (214 )
South America     (293 )     (902 )
Indonesia     (459 )     (438 )
Molybdenum mines     (1 )     (7 )
U.S. oil and gas operations     (868 )     (1,795 )
Other     (118 )     (172 )
Net proceeds from sale of additional interest in Morenci     996        
Net proceeds from sale of other assets     290       150  
Other, net     (6 )     (14 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (535 )     (3,392 )
             
Cash flow from financing activities:            
Proceeds from debt     2,811       4,422  
Repayments of debt     (3,649 )     (2,360 )
Net proceeds from sale of common stock     32        
Cash dividends and distributions paid:            
Common stock     (5 )     (380 )
Noncontrolling interests     (39 )     (60 )
Stock-based awards net payments, including excess tax benefit     (5 )     (7 )
Debt financing costs and other, net     (18 )     (7 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (873 )     1,608  
             
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     206       2  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents in assets held for sale     (49 )     (1 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year     195       317  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period     $ 352       $ 318  
                     

FREEPORT-McMoRan INC.
ADJUSTED NET (LOSS) INCOME

Adjusted net (loss) income is intended to provide investors and others with information about FCX's recurring operating performance. This information differs from net loss attributable to common stockholders determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted net (loss) income may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

       
      Three Months Ended June 30,
      2016     2015
      Pre-tax     After-tax     Per Share     Pre-tax     After-tax     Per Share
Net loss attributable to common stockholders     N/A     $ (479 )     $ (0.38 )     N/A     $ (1,851 )     $ (1.78 )
Net noncash mark-to-market losses on crude oil derivative contracts     $       $       $       $ (95 )     $ (59 )     $ (0.06 )
Impairment of oil and gas properties     (291 )     (291 ) a   (0.23 )     (2,686 )     (1,975 ) a   (1.90 )
Other net charges for oil and gas operations:                                    
Drillship settlements/idle rig costs     (639 )     (639 )     (0.50 )     (3 )     (2 )      
Inventory write downs     (53 )     (53 )     (0.04 )     (19 )     (12 )     (0.01 )
Restructuring charges     (37 )     (37 )     (0.03 )                  
Mining inventory adjustments     (2 )     (2 )           (59 )     (38 )     (0.04 )
Net gain on sales of assetsb     749       744       0.59                    
Net gain on early extinguishment of debt     39       39       0.03                    
Gain on shareholder derivative litigation settlement                       92       92       0.09  
Net tax chargesc     N/A     (36 )     (0.03 )     N/A            
Estimated loss on discontinued operations     (177 )     (177 )     (0.14 )                  
      $ (411 )     $ (452 )     $ (0.36 ) d   $ (2,770 )     $ (1,994 )     $ (1.92 )
                                     
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders     N/A     $ (27 )     $ (0.02 )     N/A     $ 143       $ 0.14  
                                                     
      Six Months Ended June 30,
      2016     2015
      Pre-tax     After-tax     Per Share     Pre-tax     After-tax     Per Share
Net loss attributable to common stockholders     N/A     $ (4,663 )     $ (3.70 )     N/A     $ (4,325 )     $ (4.16 )
Net noncash mark-to-market losses on crude oil derivative contracts     $       $       $       $ (143 )     $ (89 )     $ (0.09 )
Impairment of oil and gas properties     (4,078 )     (4,078 ) a   (3.24 )     (5,790 )     (4,374 ) a   (4.20 )
Other net charges for oil and gas operations:                                    
Drillship settlements/idle rig costs     (804 )     (804 )     (0.64 )     (16 )     (10 )     (0.01 )
Inventory write downs     (88 )     (88 )     (0.07 )     (23 )     (14 )     (0.01 )
Restructuring charges     (39 )     (39 )     (0.03 )                  
Mining inventory adjustments     (7 )     (7 )     (0.01 )     (63 )     (41 )     (0.04 )
Net gain on sales of assetsb     749       744       0.59       39       25       0.02  
Net gain on early extinguishment of debt     36       36       0.03                    
Gain on shareholder derivative litigation settlement                       92       92       0.09  
Net tax chargesc     N/A     (36 )     (0.03 )     N/A            
Estimated loss on discontinued operations     (177 )     (177 )     (0.14 )                  
      $ (4,408 )     $ (4,449 )     $ (3.53 ) d   $ (5,904 )     $ (4,411 )     $ (4.24 )
                                     
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders     N/A     $ (214 )     $ (0.17 )     N/A     $ 86       $ 0.08  
     

a.

 

As a result of the impairment to oil and gas properties, FCX recorded tax charges of $108 million in second-quarter 2016, $305 million in second-quarter 2015, $1.5 billion for the first six months of 2016 and $763 million for the first six months of 2015 to establish a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets that will not generate a future benefit. These tax charges have been reflected in the above after-tax impacts for the impairment of oil and gas properties.

b.

 

Net gain on sales of assets primarily reflects the sales of a 13 percent undivided interest in the Morenci unincorporated joint venture and an interest in the Timok exploration project in Serbia for the second quarter and first six months of 2016, and the sale of FCX's one-third interest in the Luna Energy power facility in New Mexico for the first six months of 2015.

c.

 

For further discussion of net tax charges impacting the second quarter and first six months of 2016, refer to "Income Taxes," on page X.

d.

 

Per share amounts do not foot down because of rounding.