SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Mexico, the United States, Peru, Brazil, Chile, and Other American countries. The company is involved in the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce copper and molybdenum concentrates; smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper; refining of anode copper to produce copper cathodes; production of copper-molybdenum concentrates and sulfuric acid; production of refined silver, gold, and other materials; and mining and processing of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, gold and lead. It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, smelter, and refinery in Peru; La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper ore concentrator; and SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and rod plant in Mexico. The company also operates Buenavista, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper concentrators and operating SX-EW plants in Mexico. In addition, it operates underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; coal mine; and zinc refinery. The company has interests in 164,805 hectares and 505,788 hectares of concessions in Peru and Mexico; and 98,634 hectares and 28,453 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina and Chile. Southern Copper Corporation was formerly known as Southern Peru Copper Corp. and changed its name to Southern Copper Corporation in July 1996. The company was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.
Sector: Metal Mining
Industry: Copper
Southern Copper Corporation NYSE:SCCO Basic Materials · Copper
Mkt Cap $156.21B
Div Yield 2.12%
AH Close $185.01 +0.00% vs close
AH Close $185.01 +0.00% vs close
Mkt Cap $156.21B
Div Yield 2.12%
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SEC Filing ● Major ⚠ 3
SCCO: 8-K · earnings release
Southern Copper reported record third-quarter 2026 results: net sales of $4,696.6 million (up 39.1% YoY), net income of $1,801.8 million (up 62.7%), and adjusted EBITDA of $3,040.2 million at a 64.7% margin, all quarterly records.
The surge was driven primarily by metal prices — LME copper averaged $6.41/lb, up 44.4% YoY — while copper production slipped 1.1% YoY to 232,396 tonnes on lower ore grades in Peru.
The Board authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share plus a stock dividend of 0.0106 shares per share, payable November 19, 2026. The Tia Maria project hit 49.6% completion and the El Pilar project began early site work; together they are expected to add about 156,000 tonnes of annual copper capacity.
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marketbeat.com • 3mo ago SEC Filing ● Major ⚠ 3
SCCO: 8-K · earnings release
Southern Copper Corporation reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with net sales rising 40.6% year-over-year to $4.29 billion and net income surging 71.6% to $1.67 billion. These results were driven primarily by significant increases in metal prices, particularly copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver.
The Board of Directors authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share alongside a stock dividend of 0.0120 shares per share, representing a total estimated value of $3.23 per share based on the July 16 closing price. Additionally, the company issued $1.25 billion in 10-year senior unsecured notes carrying a 5.35% interest rate to fund the Tia Maria project and general corporate purposes.
Operationally, copper production decreased 3.5% quarter-over-quarter to 230,662 tonnes due to lower ore grades at Peruvian mines, while operating cash costs per pound dropped significantly to $0.05. The company continues to advance its major growth projects, including Tia Maria, Los Chancas, and Michiquillay, with total projected investments exceeding $10.3 billion in Peru.
SEC 8-K • 3mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing
SCCO: 8-K · proxy statement
Southern Copper Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was held on May 29, 2026.
A total of 804,192,988 shares were voted, representing approximately 97.35% of the 826,065,041 outstanding shares eligible to vote.
Stockholders elected all eight directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, ratified the selection of Galaz, Yamazaki, Ruiz Urquiza S.C. as independent accountants, and approved a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.
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SCCO: 8-K · debt financing
Southern Peru Copper Corporation (SPCC), a subsidiary of Southern Copper Corporation, announced it has secured $1.25 billion in financing through a bond offering in the New York market to fund the Tía María mining project. The bonds carry a fixed annual interest rate of 5.35% and are set to mature in 2036, providing long-term capital for the project's development.
The Tía María project is designed to produce 120,000 metric tons of refined copper annually using SX-EW technology, with operations expected to commence in the third quarter of 2027. The total capital budget for the project stands at $1.8 billion, of which $948 million has already been committed, highlighting the significant progress already made.
SPCC estimates that over its first 20 years of operation, Tía María will generate approximately $24.1 billion in exports and contribute $6.2 billion in taxes and royalties at current copper prices. Additionally, the company provided an update on the Michiquillay project, a separate copper deposit requiring an estimated $2.5 billion investment and expected to begin production in 2032.
SEC 8-K • 3mo ago SEC Filing
SCCO: 8-K · debt financing
Southern Copper Corporation completed a registered public offering of U.S.$1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of its 5.350% notes due 2036. The notes will bear interest semi-annually beginning December 24, 2026.
The offering resulted in net proceeds of approximately U.S.$1.24 billion after deducting expenses and discounts. These proceeds will be used by Southern Peru Copper Corporation for the development of the Tia Maria project, capital expenditures, and general corporate purposes.
BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital, and Santander US Capital Markets acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. The notes were issued under the company's existing shelf registration statement.
SEC 8-K • 4mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing
SCCO: 8-K · debt financing
Southern Copper Corporation priced $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.350% Notes due 2036 in an underwritten, registered public offering. The notes will be general unsecured obligations ranking equally with all of the company's existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt.
The net proceeds from the offering are intended to be used by Southern Peru Copper Corporation for the development of the Tia Maria project, the financing of its capital expenditure program, and for general corporate purposes including working capital.
The transaction is expected to close on or about June 24, 2026. BofA Securities, Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as global coordinators and joint bookrunners, while Barclays Capital Inc. and Santander US Capital Markets LLC acted as joint bookrunners.
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SCCO: 8-K · leadership change
Southern Copper Corporation announced the unexpected passing of Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, its President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member. Mr. Rocha's 50-year career was noted for his visionary leadership and operational excellence.
On April 23, 2026, the Board appointed Mr. Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada as the new Chief Executive Officer, and he will continue to serve on the Board. The Board has not approved any changes to Mr. Contreras Lerdo de Tejada’s compensation in connection with this appointment.
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