UPDATE 1-Freeport says U.S. smelter repairs can be completed in December
November 18, 2014 at 17:20 PM EST
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Repairs to Freeport-McMoRan Inc's sole U.S. copper smelter, which was shut down after a fire last Wednesday, can be completed in December, a company spokesman said on Tuesday, based on preliminary estimates.