Freeport Jumping In Pre-Market (FCX)

Shares of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. FCX are significantly higher in pre-market trading, up around 3% after the copper and gold miner reported blow out earnings, and raised its dividend by nearly 100%. At last check, shares were up $2.95 to $98.30. Freeport-McMoRan engages in the exploration, mining, and production of mineral resources, primarily looking for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and cobalt deposits.