Replies to post #1728 on Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)

[Lazarus]

Learn to read the Form 4 filings.

Then you will be able to determine whether or not they are actually buying shares on the free market or exercising options, receiving stock in lieu of pay, etc

for example - from the last form 4

(1) Amount beneficially owned following the reported transaction includes17,500 Common Stock Restricted Stock Units.

(2) Represents shares acquired pursuant to the quarterly payment of the non-executive chairman fee payable in common stock and the Reporting Person's previous election to receive shares of common stock in lieu of cash for the remainder of his annual retainer fee.

For example ---- READ THE FORM 4 FILINGS HERE (that's real insider buying)

[Lazarus]

Looks like the real plays in mineral stocks are TINO and SDRC