Sept 28 (Reuters) - Freeport-McMoRan FCX.N :
* Announces positive drilling results at the Horn Mountain Deep project & updates other deepwater Gulf of Mexico activities
* Initial production from this well, which will be tied back to existing facilities, is expected in first half 2017
* Wells drilled in the horn mountain area may be capable of producing over 27,000 boe/d; initial production expected in mid-year 2016
* In aggregate, the three wells at holstein deep field are estimated to commence production at approximately 24,000 boe/d
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