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(NEW ORLEANS)Independent petroleum producer McMoRan Exploration Co. said Thursday that a major production test had succeeded at one of its largest natural gas discoveries in recent years in the...READ MORE

Among the earnings stories for Monday, Oct. 20, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--There will be toys for kids this holiday season, but the fight for parents' dollars looks to ...READ MORE

(NEW ORLEANS)McMoRan Exploration Co. on Monday reported it narrowed its third-quarter net loss as a hefty hurricane-related charge was partially offset by a gain on future oil and gas contracts...READ MORE

Among the premarket stories for Tuesday, Oct. 7, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--McMoRan Exploration Co. escaped significant damage from Hurricane Gustav, the company said T...READ MORE

(NEW ORLEANS)McMoRan Exploration Co. said Tuesday it expects a $150 million charge to cover damages to several Gulf of Mexico platforms caused by Hurricane Ike. The platforms' output accounts f...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)McMoRan Exploration Co. escaped significant damage from Hurricane Gustav, the company said Tuesday, but Hurricane Ike caused significant structural damage to several platforms.READ MORE

(NEW YORK)Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Monday upgraded the outlook on McMoRan Exploration Co. to "positive" from "stable," suggesting it may the raise the oil and gas producer...READ MORE