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Subsequent Events (Unaudited) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016
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Subsequent Events | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On October 14, 2016, FM O&G entered into an agreement to sell its onshore California oil and gas properties. Refer to Note 2 for further discussion. FCX evaluated events after September 30, 2016, and through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, and determined any events or transactions occurring during this period that would require recognition or disclosure are appropriately addressed in these consolidated financial statements.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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