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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): January 10, 2006
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
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Index
EX-99.1


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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
     On January 10, 2006, Phelps Dodge Corporation issued a press release announcing an update of its 2005 fourth quarter outlook. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1: Press release of Phelps Dodge Corporation dated January 10, 2006, announcing an update of its 2005 fourth quarter outlook.
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: January 10, 2006  By:   /s/ Ramiro G. Peru    
    Name:   Ramiro G. Peru   
    Title:   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
 
Exhibit Index
     
Exhibit Number   Description
   
 
99.1  
Press Release of Phelps Dodge Corporation dated January 10, 2006, announcing an update of its 2005 fourth quarter outlook.

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