EX-24 12 p70133exv24.txt EXHIBIT 24 Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 23rd day of December, 2004. /s/ Archie W. Dunham ______________________ Archie W. Dunham POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 27th day of December, 2004. /s/ Robert N. Burt ______________________ Robert N. Burt POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for her and in her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 30th day of December, 2004. /s/ Marie L. Knowles ______________________ Marie L. Knowles POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 23rd day of December, 2004. /s/ William A. Franke _______________________ William A. Franke POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 24th day of December, 2004. /s/ Robert D. Johnson _______________________ Robert D. Johnson POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 28th day of December, 2004. /s/ Robert D. Krebs _____________________ Robert D. Krebs POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 23rd day of December, 2004. /s/ Gordon R. Parker ______________________ Gordon R. Parker POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 24th day of December, 2004. /s/ William J. Post _____________________ William J. Post POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 26th day of December, 2004. /s/ Jon C. Madonna ____________________ Jon C. Madonna POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints J. Steven Whisler, Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 23rd day of December, 2004. /s/ Jack E. Thompson ______________________ Jack E. Thompson POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints Ramiro G. Peru and S. David Colton and each of them his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities: Annual Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K (1) to sign the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 of Phelps Dodge Corporation on Form 10-K ("2004 Form 10-K") to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any and all amendments to such 2004 Form 10-K; (2) to file such 2004 Form 10-K (and any and all such amendments) with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (3) to take such other action as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with such 2004 Form 10-K; as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents of any of them, or their or his substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney this 27th day of December, 2004. /s/ J. Steven Whisler _______________________ J. Steven Whisler