Phelps Dodge Corp. | ||||
| Ticker: | PD : NYSE | Description: | Phelps Dodge Corporation engages in the production of copper, molybdenum, molybdenum-based chemicals, and continuous-cast copper rod worldwide. The company has two divisions, Phelps Dodge Mining Company (PDMC) and Phelps Dodge Industries (PDI). The PDMC division has five copper production segments in the United States, including Morenci, Bagdad, Sierrita, Chino/Cobre, and Tyrone; and three copper production segments in South America, including Candelaria/Ojos del Salado, Cerro Verde, and El Abra. These segments include open-pit mining, underground mining, sulfide ore concentrating, leaching, solution extraction, and electrowinning. In addition, the Candelaria/Ojos del Salado, Bagdad, Sierrita, and Chino/Cobre segments produce gold and silver. The Bagdad, Sierrita, and Chino mines also produce molybdenum and rhenium as by-products. PDMC's Manufacturing segment consists of conversion facilities, including smelters, refineries, and rod mills. It also purchases and sells copper. PDMC's Molybdenum segment produces molybdenum, with mining, roasting, and processing facilities producing molybdenum-based chemicals, molybdenum metal powder, and metallurgical products. In addition, it roasts and/or processes material on a toll basis. The PDI division consists of Wire and Cable segment. The Wire and Cable segment manufactures magnet wire, copper, and aluminum energy cables; specialty conductors; and other products. Its products are sold to original equipment manufacturers for use in electrical motors, generators, transformers, medical applications, and public utilities in the United States, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Phelps Dodge was co-founded by Anson Phelps and William Dodge in 1834. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | |
| Shares (mm): | 204.0 | |||
| Market Cap (mm): | $0.0 | |||
| Cash Flow (mm): | $4,320.5 | |||
| Cash (mm): | $4,947.4 | |||
| Last Price: | $0.00 | |||
| $ Change: | +0 | |||
| % Change: | N/A | |||
| Volume: | 0 | |||
| Website: | www.phelpsdodge.com | |||
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