Article: Phelps Dodge Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $121.3 Million, or $1.19 Per Share (Includes Net Special Charges of $204.2 Million, or $2.01 Per Share); Cash from Operating Activities of $470.6 Million (Net of $200 Million Contributions to Trusts).

2005 Fourth Quarter Highlights ------------------------------

* Fourth quarter net income was $121.3 million ($1.19 per share); 2004 fourth quarter net income was $341.1 million ($3.40 per share)

* Fourth quarter net income included after-tax, net special charges of $204.2 million ($2.01 per share); 2004 fourth quarter net income included after-tax, net special charges of $23.1 million (23 cents per share) (see Note 1 to Consolidated Financial Information for additional discussion)

* On November 2, 2005, Phelps Dodge exercised its option to acquire a controlling interest in the Tenke Fungurume copper/cobalt mining concessions in the Democratic ...

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