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COPPER, MOLYBDENUMPRODUCTION UPDATEPROJECT ECONOMICS

Los Chancas Production Update: $2.60B Capex

ByMining Stocks Research
Jul 22, 2026
Source:Southern Copper Corporation
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Southern Copper Corporation's Los Chancas in Perú, Apurímac has a production guidance outlining initial capital of $2.60B.

Southern Copper Corporation's Los Chancas has reported production guidance results for the copper, molybdenum project in Perú, Apurímac. It reflects Southern Copper Corporation's (SCCO) latest disclosed economics for the asset.

Economics. Initial capital expenditure is estimated at $2.60B.

Production and mine plan. The project envisions an open-pit operation. Average annual production is approximately 130000 t Cu/year. Average head grade is Oxides: 0.45% Cu, Sulfides: 0.59% Cu.

These figures are extracted from Southern Copper Corporation's technical disclosures and reflect the most recent Production Update on file. Compare this project against other developers and producers in our project economics database, and always verify the numbers against the original technical report before making any investment decision.

Reserves & Resources

Mineral Resources (M&I&I)
CategoryTonnageGradeContained
Indicated98 million tonnes (oxides)0.45% Cu
Indicated52 million tonnes (sulfides)0.59% Cu
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