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July 19, 2013 SC TO-I/A

- AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SCHEDULE TO

Amendment No. 3 to Schedule TO As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission July 19, 2013. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Subject Company – Issuer) McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name

July 10, 2013 SC TO-I/A

- AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SCHEDULE TO

Amendment No. 2 to Schedule TO As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission July 10, 2013. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Subject Company – Issuer) McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name

June 17, 2013 15-12B

- 15-12B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number 001-07791 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in

June 12, 2013 SC TO-I/A

- AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE TO

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission June 12, 2013. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Subject Company – Issuer) McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Filing Person – Issuer) 5¼%

June 12, 2013 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 1615 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone 504-582-4000 P.O. Box 60004 New Orleans, LA 70160 June 12, 2013 Via EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Ms. Alexandra M. Ledbetter Re: McMoRan Exploration Co. Schedule TO-I Filed June 4, 2013 File No. 005-54951 Dear Ms. Ledbetter: McMoRan Exploration Co. (the Compa

June 11, 2013 POSASR

- POSASR

POSASR 1 d551766dposasr.htm POSASR As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 2013 Registration No. 333-171950 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State o

June 4, 2013 EX-99.(A)(1)

MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF CONTROL, EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES, ADJUSTMENT OF CONVERSION RATE APPLICABLE TO 4% NOTES OFFERS TO PURCHASE 4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2017 CUSIP Numbers: 582411 AK0 and 582411 AJ3 5¼% CONVE

EX-99.(A)(1) 2 d545887dex99a1.htm EX-99.(A)(1) Exhibit(a)(1) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF CONTROL, EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES, ADJUSTMENT OF CONVERSION RATE APPLICABLE TO 4% NOTES AND OFFERS TO PURCHASE 4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2017 CUSIP Numbers: 582411 AK0 and 582411 AJ3 and 5¼% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2013 CUSIP Number: 582411 AM6 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN purs

June 4, 2013 SC 13E3/A

- AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO SCHEDULE 13E-3

Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 6 to SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. (Name of the Issuer) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. FREEPORT-MCMORAN PREFERRED LLC GULF COAST ULTRA DEEP ROYALTY TRUST (Name of Persons Filing St

June 4, 2013 SC 13D/A

MMR / Mcmoran Exploration Co / FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC - AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Amendment No. 2) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 582411104 (CUSIP Number) Douglas N. Currault II 333 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 366-8093 (Name, Address and T

June 4, 2013 8-K

Changes in Control of Registrant, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2013 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

June 4, 2013 SC 13D/A

MMR / Mcmoran Exploration Co / MOFFETT JAMES R - AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 d545890dsc13da.htm AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO SCHEDULE 13D SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 13)* McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 582411104 (CUSIP Number) Douglas N. Currault II 1615 Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 (504) 582-1766 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Au

June 4, 2013 EX-4.1

MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO., FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC., Parent Guarantor, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE Dated as of June 3, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I REPRESENTATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND

Exhibit 4.1 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO., Company, FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC., Parent Guarantor, and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. Trustee SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE Dated as of June 3, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I REPRESENTATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND THE PARENT GUARANTOR 2 Section 1.01 Good Standing 3 Section 1.02 Authorization 3 Section 1.03 No Default 3 Section 1

June 4, 2013 EX-99.1

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and McMoRan Exploration Co. Announce MMR Shareholders Approve Acquisition

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 333 North Central Avenue § Phoenix, AZ 85004 Financial Contacts: Kathleen L. Quirk (602) 366-8016 David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 Media Contact: Eric E. Kinneberg (602) 366-7994 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and McMoRan Exploration Co. Announce MMR Shareholders Approve Acquisition PHOENIX, AZ, and NEW ORLEANS, LA, June 3, 2013 – Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE: F

June 4, 2013 EX-4.3

MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2013 Dated as of June 3, 2013

Exhibit 4.3 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. Company and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. Trustee FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2013 Dated as of June 3, 2013 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of June 3, 2013 (this “First Supplemental Indenture”), by and between MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL

June 4, 2013 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on June 17, 2013, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

June 4, 2013 EX-4.2

MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE 4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2017 Dated as of June 3, 2013

EX-4.2 Exhibit 4.2 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. Company and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Trustee FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE 4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2017 Dated as of June 3, 2013 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of June 3, 2013 (this “First Supplemental Indenture”), by and among MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a nation

June 4, 2013 EX-3.1

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. (a Delaware corporation) Under Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware

Exhibit 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. (a Delaware corporation) Under Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware THE UNDERSIGNED hereby certifies that: 1. The name of the Corporation is McMoRan Exploration Co. (the “Corporation”). 2. The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Co

June 4, 2013 EX-99.2

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Completes Oil & Gas Transactions Creating a Premier U.S. Based Natural Resource Company

Exhibit 99.2 333 North Central Avenue § Phoenix, AZ 85004 Financial Contacts: Kathleen L. Quirk (602) 366-8016 David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 Media Contact: Eric E. Kinneberg (602) 366-7994 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Completes Oil & Gas Transactions Creating a Premier U.S. Based Natural Resource Company PHOENIX, AZ, and NEW ORLEANS, LA, June 3, 2013 – Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (N

June 4, 2013 SC TO-I

- SCHEDULE TO

Schedule TO As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission June 4, 2013.

June 4, 2013 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2013 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Comm

June 3, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013. Registration No. 333-168723 Registration No. 333-153002 Registration No. 333-124740 Registration No. 333-115335 Registration No. 333-105533 Registration No. 333-90170 Registration No. 333-87380 Registration No. 333-57484 Registration No. 333-67485 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE C

June 3, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013. Registration No. 333-168723 Registration No. 333-153002 Registration No. 333-124740 Registration No. 333-115335 Registration No. 333-105533 Registration No. 333-90170 Registration No. 333-87380 Registration No. 333-57484 Registration No. 333-67485 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE C

June 3, 2013 POSASR

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013 Registration No. 333-172520 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (

June 3, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013. Registration No. 333-168723 Registration No. 333-153002 Registration No. 333-124740 Registration No. 333-115335 Registration No. 333-105533 Registration No. 333-90170 Registration No. 333-87380 Registration No. 333-57484 Registration No. 333-67485 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Post-Effec

June 3, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

S-8 POS 1 d545697ds8pos.htm POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013. Registration No. 333-168723 Registration No. 333-153002 Registration No. 333-124740 Registration No. 333-115335 Registration No. 333-105533 Registration No. 333-90170 Registration No. 333-87380 Registration No. 333-57484 Registration No. 333-67485 UNITED STAT

June 3, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013. Registration No. 333-168723 Registration No. 333-153002 Registration No. 333-124740 Registration No. 333-115335 Registration No. 333-105533 Registration No. 333-90170 Registration No. 333-87380 Registration No. 333-57484 Registration No. 333-67485 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE C

June 3, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013. Registration No. 333-168723 Registration No. 333-153002 Registration No. 333-124740 Registration No. 333-115335 Registration No. 333-105533 Registration No. 333-90170 Registration No. 333-87380 Registration No. 333-57484 Registration No. 333-67485 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Post-Effec

June 3, 2013 POSASR

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013 Registration No. 333-176950 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (

June 3, 2013 POSASR

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013 Registration No. 333-172517 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (

June 3, 2013 POSASR

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013 Registration No. 333-171950 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (

June 3, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013. Registration No. 333-168723 Registration No. 333-153002 Registration No. 333-124740 Registration No. 333-115335 Registration No. 333-105533 Registration No. 333-90170 Registration No. 333-87380 Registration No. 333-57484 Registration No. 333-67485 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE C

June 3, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

S-8 POS 1 d545697ds8pos.htm POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013. Registration No. 333-168723 Registration No. 333-153002 Registration No. 333-124740 Registration No. 333-115335 Registration No. 333-105533 Registration No. 333-90170 Registration No. 333-87380 Registration No. 333-57484 Registration No. 333-67485 UNITED STAT

June 3, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013. Registration No. 333-168723 Registration No. 333-153002 Registration No. 333-124740 Registration No. 333-115335 Registration No. 333-105533 Registration No. 333-90170 Registration No. 333-87380 Registration No. 333-57484 Registration No. 333-67485 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE C

May 31, 2013 EX-99.1

[Letterhead of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP] May 30, 2013

EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 [Letterhead of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP] May 30, 2013 Gulf Coast Ultra Deep Royalty Trust 333 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Re: Gulf Coast Ultra Deep Royalty Trust Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special Delaware counsel to Gulf Coast Ultra Deep Royalty Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), in connection with certain matters of Delaware law re

May 31, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2013 FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC.

May 14, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 www.fcx.com www.fcx.com Barcelona Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference 2013 Richard C. Adkerson President & CEO May 14, 2013 FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 EXPANDING RESOURCES SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-185742 EXPANDING RESOURCES 2 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking

May 7, 2013 8-K

Other Events

8-K 1 d533338d8k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2013 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of

May 7, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2013 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

May 6, 2013 10-Q

Quarterly Report - MMR 1Q13 10Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-07791 McMoR

May 6, 2013 EX-14.1

McMoRan Exploration Co.

Exhibit 15.1 McMoRan Exploration Co. 1615 Poydras St. New Orleans, La. 70112 May 6, 2013 To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of McMoRan Exploration Co.: We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 (File Nos. 333-168723, 333-153002, 333-124740, 333-115335, 333-105533, 333-90170, 333-87380, 333-57484 and 333-67485) pertaining to certain stock awa

May 3, 2013 DEFM14A

- DEFM14A

DEFM14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 30, 2013 SC 13E3/A

- AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO SCHEDULE 13E-3

Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13E-3 Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 5 to SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. (Name of the Issuer) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. FREEPORT-MCMORAN PREFERRED LLC INAVN CORP. GULF COAST ULTRA

April 26, 2013 10-K/A

Annual Report - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM 10-K

Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A Amendment No. 1 (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transitio

April 19, 2013 SC 13E3/A

- AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SCHEDULE 13E3/A

Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13E3/A Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 4 to SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. (Name of the Issuer) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. FREEPORT-MCMORAN PREFERRED LLC INAVN CORP. GULF COAST ULTR

April 19, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-185742 [Excerpts of Transcript of Q1 2013 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Earnings Conference Call, April 18, 2013 / 10:00 AM ET] … Kathleen L. Quirk … Before we begin our comments today, we would like to remind everyone

April 19, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FCX 425 MMR

FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-185742 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April

April 3, 2013 SC 13E3/A

- AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SCHEDULE 13E-3

Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 3 to SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. (Name of the Issuer) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. FREEPORT-MCMORAN PREFERRED LLC INAVN CORP. GULF COAST ULTRA DEEP ROYALTY TRUST (Name of Perso

April 3, 2013 CORRESP

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Response Letter [LETTERHEAD OF WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES] VIA EDGAR AND FEDEX Mr. H. Roger Schwall Assistant Director Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: McMoRan Exploration Co. Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13E-3 Filed March 12, 2013 File No. 005-54951 Dear Mr. Schwall: On behalf of McMoRan Exploration Co. (“MMR

March 12, 2013 SC 13E3/A

- AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SCHEDULE 13E-3

Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13E-3 Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 2 to SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. (Name of the Issuer) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. FREEPORT-MCMORAN PREFERRED LLC INAVN CORP. GULF COAST ULTRA

March 8, 2013 EX-4.7

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

EX-4.7 5 dp368540407.htm EXHIBIT 4.7 Exhibit 4.7 Execution Version REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT dated March 7, 2013 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as representatives (the “Representat

March 8, 2013 EX-4.1

FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated as of March 7, 2013

Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION VERSION FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. Company AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of March 7, 2013 2.375% Senior Notes due 2018 3.100% Senior Notes due 2020 3.875% Senior Notes due 2023 5.450% Senior Notes due 2043 CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE Section of Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended Section of Indenture 310(a) 7.09 310(b) 7.08 7.10 311(a) 7

March 8, 2013 EX-99.1

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Completes Sale of $6.5 Billion of Senior Notes in a Private Placement

Exhibit 99.1 333 North Central Avenue § Phoenix, AZ 85004 Financial Contacts: Kathleen L. Quirk (602) 366-8016 David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 Media Contact: Eric E. Kinneberg (602) 366-7994 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Completes Sale of $6.5 Billion of Senior Notes in a Private Placement PHOENIX, AZ, March 7, 2013 – Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE: FCX) announced today that it has

March 8, 2013 EX-4.6

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Exhibit 4.6 Execution Version REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT dated March 7, 2013 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as representatives (the “Representatives”) of the initial purchasers list

March 8, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-185742 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March

March 8, 2013 EX-4.9

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Exhibit 4.9 Execution Version REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT dated March 7, 2013 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as representatives (the “Representatives”) of the initial purchasers list

March 8, 2013 EX-4.8

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Exhibit 4.8 Execution Version REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT dated March 7, 2013 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated as representatives (the “Representatives”) of the initial purchasers list

March 1, 2013 EX-99.1

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Prices $6.5 Billion in Private Placement of Senior Notes

333 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 Financial Contacts: Media Contact: Kathleen L.

March 1, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2013 FREEPORT-McMoRan COPPER & GOLD INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-11307-01 74-2480931 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

March 1, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-185742 333 North Central Avenue ¡ Phoenix, AZ 85004 Financial Contacts: Kathleen L. Quirk (602) 366-8016 David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 Media Contact: Eric E. Kinneberg (602) 366-7994 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Announ

February 25, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 425

FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-185742 February 25, 2013 www.fcx.com CONNECTING THE FUTURE® Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements in which FCX discusses its potential future performance.

February 22, 2013 EX-24.2

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EXHIBIT 24.2 POWER OF ATTORNEY BE IT KNOWN: That the undersigned, in his capacity or capacities as an officer and/or a member of the Board of Directors of McMoRan Exploration Co., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), does hereby make, constitute and appoint JAMES R. MOFFETT his true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution, to execute, deliver and file, for and on behalf of h

February 22, 2013 EX-12.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (In Thousands)

Exhibit 12.1 McMoRan Exploration Co. COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (In Thousands) Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges: Years Ended December 31, 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Loss from Continuing Operations a (97,033 ) (6,604 ) (116,976 ) (204,889 ) (211,198 ) ADD: (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes - - - (2,445 ) 2,508 Interest Expense - 8,782 38,216 42,943 50,890 Re

February 22, 2013 10-K

Annual Report - MMR 4Q12 10K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-07791 McMoRan Ex

February 22, 2013 EX-99.1

MCMORAN EXPLORATION COMPANY Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests SEC Parameters As of December 31, 2012

EX-99.1 12 exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 MCMORAN EXPLORATION COMPANY Estimated Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests SEC Parameters As of December 31, 2012 \s\ Jeffrey D. Wilson \s\ Val Rick Robinson Jeffery D. Wilson, P.E. Val Rick Robinson, P.E. TBPE License No. 86426 TBPE License No. 105137 Managing Senior Vice President Vice President [SE

February 22, 2013 EX-21.1

List of Subsidiaries of McMoRan Exploration Co.

Exhibit 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of McMoRan Exploration Co. Entity Organized Name Under Which It Does Business Freeport-McMoRan Energy LLC Delaware Same McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC Delaware Same

February 22, 2013 EX-24.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Secretary’s Certificate

Exhibit 24.1 McMoRan Exploration Co. Secretary’s Certificate I, Douglas N. Currault II, Assistant Secretary of McMoRan Exploration Co., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), do hereby certify that the following resolution was duly adopted by written consent of the Sole Director of the Corporation on November 12, 1998, and that such resolu

February 20, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - MMR 2-20-13 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 20, 2013 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

February 20, 2013 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports First Oil & Gas Reserves in Sub-Salt, Ultra-Deep Trend

EX-99.1 2 exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports First Oil & Gas Reserves in Sub-Salt, Ultra-Deep Trend NEW ORLEANS, LA, February 20, 2013 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) reported today that independent reserve engineers engaged for the sole account of McMoRan estimated pr

February 19, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-185742 333 North Central Avenue ¡ Phoenix, AZ 85004 Financial Contacts: Kathleen L. Quirk (602) 366-8016 David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 Media Contact: Eric E. Kinneberg (602) 366-7994 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Completes

February 14, 2013 SC 13G

MMR / Mcmoran Exploration Co / PAULSON & CO. INC. Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 formsc13g-mcmoran.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 582411104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the app

February 8, 2013 SC 13E3/A

- AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 13E-3

Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13E-3 Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. (Name of the Issuer) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. FREEPORT-MCMORAN PREFERRED LLC INAVN CORP. GULF COAST ULTRA

February 8, 2013 CORRESP

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Response Letter [LETTERHEAD OF WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES] VIA EDGAR AND FEDEX Mr. H. Roger Schwall Assistant Director Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: McMoRan Exploration Co. Schedule 13E-3 Filed December 28, 2012 File No. 005-54951 Dear Mr. Schwall: On behalf of McMoRan Exploration Co. (“MMR”), set forth be

February 1, 2013 EX-99.1

McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

EX-99.1 2 exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On January 28, 2013, McMoRan Exploration Co. (McMoRan) completed the sale of certain properties in the Breton Sound area to Century Exploration New Orleans, LLC (Century). Consideration consisted of assumption of related abandonment obligations by Century of ap

February 1, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets - MMR 1-28-13 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2013 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

January 31, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2013 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

January 31, 2013 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Status of Davy Jones No. 1

EX-99.1 2 exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Status of Davy Jones No. 1 NEW ORLEANS, LA, January 30, 2013 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) today updated the status of the Davy Jones No. 1 well on South Marsh Island Block 230. As previously reported, McMoRan is developin

January 24, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

8-K 1 mmr117138k.htm MMR 1-17-13 8K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 17, 2013 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other juris

January 24, 2013 EX-99.1

McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.1 McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On January 17, 2013, McMoRan Exploration Co. (McMoRan) completed the sale of the Laphroaig field to Energy XXI Onshore, LLC (EXXI) for cash consideration of $80 million, after closing adjustments, and the assumption of approximately $0.6 million of related abandonment obligations (the Laphroaig Sal

January 22, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

Form 425 FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION Co. COMMISSION FILE NO. 001-07791 [Excerpts of transcript of Q4 2012 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Earnings Conference Call, 01/22/13 / 10:00AM ET] … Kathleen L. Quirk … Before we begin our comments today, we’d like to remind everyone that today’s p

January 22, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus -

FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-185742 The information below is excerpted from Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.'s (FCX) (1) press release dated January 22, 2013, announcing its fourth-quarter and year ended December 31, 2012, results and (2) slides that acco

January 18, 2013 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Fourth-Quarter/Twelve-Month 2012 Results

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Fourth-Quarter/Twelve-Month 2012 Results HIGHLIGHTS o On December 5, 2012, McMoRan entered into an agreement whereby Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) would acquire McMoRan for per-share consideration consisting of $14.75 in cash and 1.15 units of a royalty tr

January 18, 2013 EX-99.2

EX-99.2

January 18, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - MMR 1-18-13 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 2013 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

January 17, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 425

Filed Pursuant to Rule 425 FCX Discussion Materials FCX Discussion Materials January 2013 January 2013 FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.

January 11, 2013 SC 13G/A

MMR / Mcmoran Exploration Co / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 10) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 582411104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2012 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule

December 28, 2012 EX-99.(C)-5

[LETTERHEAD OF CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC]

EXHIBIT (c)-5 [LETTERHEAD OF CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC] Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.

December 28, 2012 EX-99.(C)-6

November 26, 2012

EX-99.(C)-6 8 d457324dex99c6.htm PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION MATERIALS PREPARED BY CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC Confidential November 26, 2012 PRELIMINARY | SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND EVALUATION These materials may not be used or relied upon for any purpose other than as specifically contemplated by a written agreement with Credit Suisse AG or its Affiliates (hereafter “Credit Suisse”). Projec

December 28, 2012 SC 13E3

- SCHEDULE 13E-3

Schedule 13E-3 Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

December 28, 2012 EX-99.(C)-4

Fairness Opinion Discussion Materials

Fairness opinion discussion materials prepared by Evercore Group, L.L.C. Fairness Opinion Discussion Materials December 4, 2012 Presentation to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of McMoRan Exploration Co. Exhibit (c)-4 These materials have been prepared by Evercore Group L.L.C. (“Evercore”) for the Special Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”) of McMoRan Explo

December 28, 2012 EX-99.(C)-2

The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of McMoRan Exploration Co. Preliminary Discussion Materials November 9, 2012

EX-99.(C)-2 4 d457324dex99c2.htm DISCUSSION MATERIALS PREPARED BY EVERCORE GROUP, L.L.C. Exhibit (c)-2 The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of McMoRan Exploration Co. Preliminary Discussion Materials November 9, 2012 EVERCORE PARTNERS These materials have been prepared by Evercore Group L.L.C. (“Evercore”) for the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of McMoRan Exploration Co. (t

December 28, 2012 EX-99.(C)-8

December 3, 2012

Discussion materials prepared by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC Confidential December 3, 2012 PRELIMINARY | SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND EVALUATION These materials may not be used or relied upon for any purpose other than as specifically contemplated by a written agreement with Credit Suisse AG or its Affiliates (hereafter “Credit Suisse”).

December 28, 2012 EX-99.(C)-3

The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of McMoRan Exploration Co. Preliminary Discussion Materials November 21, 2012

Discussion materials prepared by Evercore Group, L.L.C. Exhibit (c)-3 The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of McMoRan Exploration Co. Preliminary Discussion Materials November 21, 2012 EVERCORE PARTNERS These materials have been prepared by Evercore Group L.L.C. (“Evercore”) for the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of McMoRan Exploration Co. (the “Special Committee” or the “C

December 28, 2012 EX-99.(B)-1

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC 383 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10179

Bridge A Commitment Letter, dated as of December 5, 2012 Exhibit (b)-1 EXECUTION VERSION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.

December 28, 2012 EX-99.(B)-2

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC 383 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10179

Bridge B Commitment Letter, dated as of December 5, 2012 Exhibit (b)-2 EXECUTION VERSION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.

December 28, 2012 EX-99.(C)-7

November 29, 2012

Preliminary discussion materials prepared by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC Confidential November 29, 2012 PRELIMINARY | SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW AND EVALUATION These materials may not be used or relied upon for any purpose other than as specifically contemplated by a written agreement with Credit Suisse AG or its Affiliates (hereafter “Credit Suisse”).

December 27, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 27, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

December 27, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Development Activities

Press Release dated December 27, 2012 Exhibit 99.1 1615 Poydras Street ¡ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial & Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Development Activities NEW ORLEANS, LA, December 27, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) updated its ultra-deep exploration and development activities in the shallow waters of th

December 13, 2012 SC 13D/A

MMR / Mcmoran Exploration Co / PLAINS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION CO - SCHEDULE 13D/A Activist Investment

Schedule 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 582411104 (CUSIP Number) John F. Wombwell Executive Vice President & General Counsel Plains Exploration & Production Company 70

December 7, 2012 EX-10.1

VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

Voting and Support Agreement Dated as of December 5, 2012 Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION COPY VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT This Voting and Support Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 5, 2012, among Plains Exploration & Production Company, a Delaware corporation (“Stockholder”), Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Florida”) and McMoRan Exploration

December 7, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (

December 7, 2012 EX-10.1

VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

Voting and Support Agreement Dated as of December 5, 2012 Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION COPY VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT This Voting and Support Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of December 5, 2012, among Plains Exploration & Production Company, a Delaware corporation (“Stockholder”), Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Florida”) and McMoRan Exploration

December 7, 2012 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO., FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. INAVN Corp. Dated as of December 5, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I. THE MERGER Section 1.1 The Merger. 2 Section 1.2 Closing. 2 Section 1.3

Agreement and Plan of Merger, Dated as of December 5, 2012 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO., FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. and INAVN Corp. Dated as of December 5, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I. THE MERGER Section 1.1 The Merger. 2 Section 1.2 Closing. 2 Section 1.3 Effective Time. 3 Section 1.4 Effects of the Merger. 3 Se

December 7, 2012 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO., FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. INAVN Corp. Dated as of December 5, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I. THE MERGER Section 1.1 The Merger. 2 Section 1.2 Closing. 2 Section 1.3

Agreement and Plan of Merger, Dated as of December 5, 2012 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO., FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. and INAVN Corp. Dated as of December 5, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I. THE MERGER Section 1.1 The Merger. 2 Section 1.2 Closing. 2 Section 1.3 Effective Time. 3 Section 1.4 Effects of the Merger. 3 Se

December 7, 2012 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (

December 6, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

425 FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. COMMISSION FILE NO. 001-07791 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5,

December 6, 2012 SC 13D/A

MMR / Mcmoran Exploration Co / FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SC 13D Activist Investment

Amendment No. 1 to SC 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Amendment No. 1) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 582411104 (CUSIP Number) Douglas N. Currault II 333 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (504) 582-1766 (Name, Address and Telepho

December 6, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

Form 425 FILED BY FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. COMMISSION FILE NO. 001-07791 THOMSON REUTERS STREETEVENTS EDITED TRANSCRIPT FCX - Webcast to Discuss FCX Acquisition of PXP and MMR 11 AM ET EVENT DATE/TIME: DECEMBER 05, 2012 / 04:00PM GMT OVERVIEW: Co. has agreed to acquire Plains for per share con

December 5, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (

December 5, 2012 EX-99.1

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. to Acquire Plains Exploration & Production Company and McMoRan Exploration Co. in Transactions Totaling $20 Billion, Creating a Premier U.S. Based Natural Resource Company

Exhibit 99.1 333 North Central Avenue ¡ Phoenix, AZ 85004 Financial Contacts: Media Contact: Kathleen L. Quirk David P. Joint Eric E. Kinneberg (602) 366-8016 (504) 582-4203 (602) 366-7994 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. to Acquire Plains Exploration & Production Company and McMoRan Exploration Co. in Transactions Totaling $20 Billion, Creating a Premier U.S. Based Natural Resource Company • A

December 5, 2012 EX-99.1

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. to Acquire Plains Exploration & Production Company and McMoRan Exploration Co. in Transactions Totaling $20 Billion, Creating a Premier U.S. Based Natural Resource Company

Joint Press Release Exhibit 99.1 333 North Central Avenue ¡ Phoenix, AZ 85004 Financial Contacts: Media Contact: Kathleen L. Quirk David P. Joint Eric E. Kinneberg (602) 366-8016 (504) 582-4203 (602) 366-7994 Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. to Acquire Plains Exploration & Production Company and McMoRan Exploration Co. in Transactions Totaling $20 Billion, Creating a Premier U.S. Based Natural

December 5, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (

December 5, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - RULE 425

Rule 425 FCX to Acquire PXP and MMR in Transactions Totaling $20 Billion, Creating a Premier U.

December 5, 2012 425

Merger Prospectus - RULE 425 FILING

Rule 425 Filing FILED BY FREEPORT -MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. PURSUANT TO RULE 425 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SUBJECT COMPANY: MCMORAN EXPLORATION COMPANY COMMISSION FILE NO. 001-07791 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event repor

December 4, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - MMR 12-3-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 3, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

December 4, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Operations at Davy Jones No. 1

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Operations at Davy Jones No. 1 NEW ORLEANS, LA, December 3, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) provided an update on the Davy Jones No. 1 operations currently in progress on South Marsh Island Block 230. As previously reported, the well was opened for testing

November 27, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Development Activities

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Development Activities NEW ORLEANS, LA, November 26, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) updated its ultra-deep exploration and development activities in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Shelf and onshore in the Gulf

November 27, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - MMR 11-26-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 26, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

November 19, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

EX-99.1 2 d440563dex991.htm UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Exhibit 99.1 McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On November 13, 2012, McMoRan Exploration Co. (McMoRan) completed the sale of a package of Gulf of Mexico traditional shelf oil and gas properties in the Eugene Island area to Arena Energy, LP (Arena) for ca

November 19, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

November 2, 2012 10-Q

Quarterly Report - MMR 3Q12 10Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-07791 M

November 2, 2012 EX-10.1

FIRST AMENDMENT CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JULY 25, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co., As Parent, McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC, as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, The Lenders Party Hereto Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book runner J.

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JULY 25, 2012 AMONG McMoRan Exploration Co., As Parent, McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC, as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and The Lenders Party Hereto Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book runner J.P. Morgan Securities LLC First Amendment to Credit Agreement This First Amendment to Credit Agreement (this “First Amendment

November 2, 2012 EX-15.1

McMoRan Exploration Co.

Exhibit 15.1 McMoRan Exploration Co. 1615 Poydras St. New Orleans, La. 70112 November 2, 2012 To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of McMoRan Exploration Co.: We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-176950, 333-172520, 333-172517 and 333-171950) and Forms S-8 (File Nos. 333-168723, 333-153002, 333-124740, 333-115335, 333-105533

October 19, 2012 EX-99.2

EX-99.2

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October 19, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - MMR 10-19-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 19, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

October 19, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Third-Quarter/Nine-Month 2012 Results

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Third-Quarter/Nine-Month 2012 Results HIGHLIGHTS o Ultra-Deep Development Activities o Davy Jones No. 1 well has been successfully cleaned out following delays associated with removing residual barite material in the bottom of the wellbore. McMoRan is preparing to re-

October 9, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 2, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

October 9, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.1 McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS On October 2, 2012, McMoRan Exploration Co. (McMoRan) completed the sale of three Gulf of Mexico Shelf oil and gas properties in the West Delta and Mississippi Canyon areas to Renaissance Offshore, LLC for a sales price of $28.0 million in cash and the assumption of approximately $8.3 million of re

September 25, 2012 8-K

Other Events - MMR 9-21-12 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 21, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

September 13, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Completes Exchange Offer for 5 1/4% Convertible Senior Notes

Press Release Exhibit 99.1 1615 Poydras Street ¡ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial & Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Completes Exchange Offer for 5 1/4% Convertible Senior Notes NEW ORLEANS, LA, September 13, 2012—McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) announced today results from the exchange offer for up to $68.2 million aggregate principal amount of 5 1/4% Conver

September 13, 2012 EX-4.1

McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. 5 1/4% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 Dated as of September 13, 2012 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02

Indenture Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION VERSION McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. 5 1/4% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 INDENTURE Dated as of September 13, 2012 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. TRUSTEE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02. Other Definitions 7 Section 1.03. Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act 8 Sect

September 13, 2012 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 13, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

September 7, 2012 8-K

Other Events - MMR 9-6-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 6, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

September 4, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Gulf of Mexico Operations Following Hurricane Isaac

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Gulf of Mexico Operations Following Hurricane Isaac NEW ORLEANS, LA, September 4, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) today reported on the status of its operations following Hurricane Isaac, which impacted Gulf of Mexico operations prior to making landfall on

September 4, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - MMR 9-4-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 4, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

August 20, 2012 CORRESP

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MCMORAN Exploration Co. 1615 Poydras Street Telephone 504-582-4000 New Orleans, LA 70112 P.O. Box 60004 New Orleans, LA 70160 August 20, 2012 Via EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. Karl Hiller Re: McMoRan Exploration Co. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2011 Filed February 29, 2012 Response Letter dated July 24, 2012 F

August 15, 2012 SC TO-I

- SCHEDULE TO

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission August 15, 2012.

August 15, 2012 EX-99.1(A)(1)(II)

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL McMoRan Exploration Co. OFFER TO EXCHANGE UP TO $68,177,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE OCTOBER 6, 2012 (CUSIP NO. 582411AL8) FOR AN EQUAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NEWLY ISSUED 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE

Letter of Transmittal Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL McMoRan Exploration Co.

August 15, 2012 EX-99.T3C

McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. 51/4% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 Dated as of September [—], 2012 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02

Indenture Exhibit TC3 McMoRan EXPLORATION CO. 51/4% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 INDENTURE Dated as of September [—], 2012 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. TRUSTEE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION Section 1.01. Definitions 1 Section 1.02. Other Definitions 7 Section 1.03. Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act 8 Section 1.04. Rules of

August 15, 2012 EX-99.T3G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-1 STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTE

Statement of eligibility and qualification Exhibit T3G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 15, 2012 T-3

- FORM T3

T-3 1 d395279dt3.htm FORM T3 As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission August 15, 2012 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM T-3 FOR APPLICATIONS FOR QUALIFICATION OF INDENTURES UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Applicant) 1615 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 582-4000 (Address

August 15, 2012 EX-99.(A)(1)(III)

MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. OFFER TO EXCHANGE UP TO $68,177,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE OCTOBER 6, 2012 (CUSIP NO. 582411AL8) FOR AN EQUAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NEWLY ISSUED 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE OCTO

Letter to Registered Holders and DTC Participants Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO.

August 15, 2012 EX-99.(A)(1)(IV)

MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. OFFER TO EXCHANGE UP TO $68,177,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE OCTOBER 6, 2012 (CUSIP NO. 582411AL8) FOR AN EQUAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NEWLY ISSUED 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2013

Letter to Clients Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. OFFER TO EXCHANGE UP TO $68,177,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE OCTOBER 6, 2012 (CUSIP NO. 582411AL8) FOR AN EQUAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NEWLY ISSUED 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2013 plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to be paid in cash THE EXCHANGE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 11:59, P.M., NEW Y

August 15, 2012 EX-99.(A)(1)(I)

McMoRan Exploration Co. OFFER TO EXCHANGE UP TO $68,177,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE OCTOBER 6, 2012 (CUSIP No. 582411AL8) FOR AN EQUAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NEWLY ISSUED 5 1/4% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE OCTO

Exchange Offer Table of Contents Exhibit (a)(1)(i) Exchange Offer Memorandum McMoRan Exploration Co.

August 15, 2012 EX-99.(A)(5)(I)

McMoRan Exploration Co. Commences Offer to Exchange 5 1/4% Convertible Senior Notes due 2012

Press Release Regarding the Exchange Offer, dated August 15, 2012 Exhibit (a)(5)(i) 1615 Poydras Street ¡ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial & Media Contact: David P.

August 14, 2012 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

August 14, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - MMR 8-13-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

August 8, 2012 EX-14.1

McMoRan Exploration Co.

Exhibit 15.1 McMoRan Exploration Co. 1615 Poydras St. New Orleans, La. 70112 August 8, 2012 To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of McMoRan Exploration Co.: We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-171950, 333-172520, 333-172517 and 333-176950) and Forms S-8 (File Nos. 333-168723, 333-153002, 333-124740, 333-115335, 333-105533,

August 8, 2012 EX-10.1

FIRST AMENDMENT CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JULY 25, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co., As Parent, McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC, as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, The Lenders Party Hereto Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book runner J.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JULY 25, 2012 AMONG McMoRan Exploration Co., As Parent, McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC, as Borrower, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and The Lenders Party Hereto Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book runner J.P. Morgan Securities LLC First Amendment to Credit Agreement This First Amendment to Credit Agreement (thi

August 8, 2012 10-Q

Quarterly Report - MMR 2Q12 10-Q

NITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-07791 McMoRan

July 31, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - MMR 7-30-12 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

July 31, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Activities at Davy Jones No. 1

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Activities at Davy Jones No. 1 NEW ORLEANS, LA, July 30, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) today provided an update on the Davy Jones No. 1 workover currently in progress on South Marsh Island Block 230. As previously reported McMoRan successfully perforated

July 24, 2012 CORRESP

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MCMORAN Exploration Co. 1615 Poydras StreetTelephone 504-582-4000 New Orleans, LA 70112 P.O. Box 60004 New Orleans, LA 70160 July 24, 2012 Via EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. Karl Hiller Re: McMoRan Exploration Co. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2011 Filed February 29, 2012 File No. 1-07791 Dear Mr. Hiller: McMoRa

July 17, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Second-Quarter/Six-Month 2012 Results

McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Second-Quarter/Six-Month 2012 Results HIGHLIGHTS § Ultra-Deep Development Activities o In June 2012, successfully perforated 165 feet of Wilcox sands in the Davy Jones No.1 well with electric wireline casing guns. Commenced operations on July 13 to run production tubing and expect to conduct measurable flow test during the week of July 30. o Completion and testing o

July 17, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - MMR 7-17-12 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

July 17, 2012 EX-99.2

EX-99.2

June 25, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Announces Apparent High Bids on 14 Blocks on the Shelf of the Gulf of Mexico

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Announces Apparent High Bids on 14 Blocks on the Shelf of the Gulf of Mexico NEW ORLEANS, LA, June 22, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) announced today the results of its participation in the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 216/222 held by the Bureau of Ocean Ener

June 25, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - MMR 6-22-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

June 21, 2012 8-K

Material Impairments - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 15, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Com

June 15, 2012 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - MMR 6-14-12 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 14, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 9, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - MMR 5-9-12 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

May 9, 2012 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

May 7, 2012 10-Q

Quarterly Report - MMR 1Q12 10Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-07791 McMoR

May 7, 2012 EX-15.1

McMoRan Exploration Co.

Exhibit 15.1 McMoRan Exploration Co. 1615 Poydras St. New Orleans, La. 70112 May 7, 2012 To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of McMoRan Exploration Co.: We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-171950, 333-172517, 333-172520, and 333-176950) and Forms S-8 (File Nos. 333-67485, 333-57484, 333-87380, 333-90170, 333-105533, 333-11

April 27, 2012 DEFA14A

- DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Definitive Additional Materials UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 27, 2012 DEF 14A

- SCHEDULE 14A

Schedule 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 17, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - MMR 4-17-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 17, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports First-Quarter 2012 Results

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports First-Quarter 2012 Results HIGHLIGHTS § Exploration & Development Activities: o Davy Jones No. 1 o Successfully completed well in March 2012; gas flowed to surface during limited test. o Blockage from drilling fluid associated with initial drilling operations prevente

April 17, 2012 EX-99.2

EX-99.2

April 9, 2012 EX-99.1

Update on Operations at Davy Jones No. 1

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Provides Update on Operations at Davy Jones No. 1 NEW ORLEANS, LA, April 9, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) today provided an update on flow testing activities at the Davy Jones No. 1 well on South Marsh Island Block 230. Technical completion has been achieved succ

April 9, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - MMR 4-9-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 9, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

April 9, 2012 EX-99.2

EX-99.2

March 27, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Provides Update on Davy Jones No. 1 Completion and Updates Exploration and Development Activities

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Provides Update on Davy Jones No. 1 Completion and Updates Exploration and Development Activities NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 26, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) today updated its ultra-deep exploration and development activities in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mex

March 27, 2012 EX-99.3

EX-99.3

March 27, 2012 EX-99.2

McMoRan Exploration Co. Announces Flare at Davy Jones No. 1 – Flow Rates Not Yet Determinable

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Announces Flare at Davy Jones No. 1 – Flow Rates Not Yet Determinable NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 27, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) announced today continuing progress to flow test the Davy Jones No. 1 well on South Marsh Island Block 230. As previously reported, McMo

March 27, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - MMR 3-27-12 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 26, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 7, 2012 EX-99.1

ON REFLECTION – DAVY JONES*

EX-99.1 2 exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO. ON REFLECTION – DAVY JONES* March 7, 2012 (pre flow test) To the Shareholders of McMoRan Exploration Co.: Everywhere I go people want to know about Davy Jones – people I know casually or even people I have never met before. Everyone asks, “How is Davy Jones?” I am happy to report to you today that the flow test is imminent. It has been

March 7, 2012 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - MMR 3-7-12 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 7, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

February 29, 2012 EX-99.1

MCMORAN EXPLORATION COMPANY Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests SEC Parameters As of December 31, 2011

Exhibit 99.1 MCMORAN EXPLORATION COMPANY Estimated Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests SEC Parameters As of December 31, 2011 \s\ Edward J. Gibbon Edward J. Gibbon, P.E. TBPE License No. 52750 Senior Vice President [SEAL] RYDER SCOTT COMPANY, L.P. TBPE Firm Registration No. F-1580 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM

February 29, 2012 EX-24.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Secretary’s Certificate

Exhibit 24.1 McMoRan Exploration Co. Secretary’s Certificate I, Douglas N. Currault II, Assistant Secretary of McMoRan Exploration Co., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), do hereby certify that the following resolution was duly adopted by the Sole Director of the Corporation by written consent on November 12, 1998, and that such resolu

February 29, 2012 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EXHIBIT 24.2 POWER OF ATTORNEY BE IT KNOWN: That the undersigned, in his capacity or capacities as an officer and/or a member of the Board of Directors of McMoRan Exploration Co., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), does hereby make, constitute and appoint JAMES R. MOFFETT his true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution, to execute, deliver and file, for and on behalf of h

February 29, 2012 10-K

Annual Report - MMR 4Q11 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-07791 McMoRan Ex

February 29, 2012 EX-12.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (In Thousands)

Exhibit 12.1 McMoRan Exploration Co. COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (In Thousands) Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges: Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Loss from Continuing Operations a (6,604 ) (116,976 ) (204,889 ) (211,198 ) (63,561 ) ADD: (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes - - (2,445 ) 2,508 - Interest Expense 8,782 38,216 42,943 50,890 66,3

February 29, 2012 EX-21.1

List of Subsidiaries of McMoRan Exploration Co.

Exhibit 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of McMoRan Exploration Co. Entity Organized Name Under Which It Does Business Freeport-McMoRan Energy LLC Delaware Same McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC Delaware Same

February 29, 2012 EX-3.1

Composite Certificate of Incorporation of McMoRan Exploration Co. ARTICLE I The name of this corporation is McMoRan Exploration Co. (the “Corporation”). ARTICLE II Registered Office and Registered Agent The address of the Corporation’s registered off

Exhibit 3.1 Composite Certificate of Incorporation of McMoRan Exploration Co. ARTICLE I Name The name of this corporation is McMoRan Exploration Co. (the “Corporation”). ARTICLE II Registered Office and Registered Agent The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the State of Delaware and its registered agent at such address is: The Corporation Trust Company Corporation Trust Center 1209

February 10, 2012 SC 13D

MMR / Mcmoran Exploration Co / MOFFETT JAMES R - MMR SCHEDULE 13D 2-10-12 Activist Investment

SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 12)* McMoRan Exploration Co. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 582411104 (CUSIP Number) Douglas N. Currault II 1615 Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 (504) 582-1766 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) February 6, 201

January 25, 2012 SC 13G/A

MMR / Mcmoran Exploration Co / WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9) MCMORAN EXPLORATION CO (Name of Issuer) COM (Title of Class of Securities) 582411104 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2011 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule i

January 17, 2012 EX-99.2

EX-99.2

January 17, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Fourth-Quarter/Twelve-Month 2011 Results

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Fourth-Quarter/Twelve-Month 2011 Results HIGHLIGHTS § Exploration & Development Activities: o Davy Jones o Completion activities of the Davy Jones No. 1 discovery well are in an advanced stage with flow testing expected in the first quarter of 2012. o Initial producti

January 17, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - MMR 1-17-12 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 17, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

January 5, 2012 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - MMR 1-5-12 8K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2012 McMoRan Exploration Co. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

January 5, 2012 EX-99.1

McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Exploration and Development Activities

1615 Poydras St. ▪ New Orleans, LA 70112 Financial and Media Contact: David P. Joint (504) 582-4203 McMoRan Exploration Co. Updates Exploration and Development Activities NEW ORLEANS, LA, January 5, 2012 – McMoRan Exploration Co. (NYSE: MMR) today updated its ultra-deep exploration and development activities in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Shelf and onshore in the Gulf Coast area

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