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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Sections 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event
reported): April 28, 2004

Phelps Dodge Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
New York   001-00082   13-1808503
  		 
  		 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation) 		  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

One North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4414
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 366-8100

 

 

ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

     On April 28, 2004, Phelps Dodge Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the three-months ended March 31, 2004. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES

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

             
    Phelps Dodge Corporation
   
    (Registrant)    
 
            
Date: April 28, 2004   By:   /s/ Ramiro G. Peru
       
      Name:   Ramiro G. Peru
      Title:   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

     
Exhibit Number
   Description
99.1
  Press Release by Phelps Dodge Corporation dated April 28, 2004, announcing financial results for the three-months ended March 31, 2004.

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