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Southern Copper Corporation

SCCOLarge CapCopper

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About Southern Copper Corporation

Overview

Southern Copper Corporation is a major integrated copper producer with operations in Peru and Mexico. The company is one of the most cost-efficient copper producers globally, with large mineral reserves and a strong project pipeline. Southern Copper is a subsidiary of Grupo México.

Operations

The company operates five mines, two smelters, and three refineries in Peru and Mexico. Major operations include Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines in Peru, Buenavista and La Caridad mines in Mexico, and IMMSA's underground operations. The company also produces significant amounts of molybdenum, silver, and zinc.

Strategy

Southern Copper's strategy emphasizes maintaining low operating costs, expanding production through major projects, maintaining industry-leading financial strength, and returning significant cash to shareholders through dividends. The company has one of the largest copper reserve bases in the industry.

Key Projects

Key development projects include Michiquillay (a world-class greenfield copper project in Peru with 3.6 billion tonnes of mineral reserves), Los Chancas in Peru, and El Pilar in Mexico. The company also continues to pursue efficiency improvements and debottlenecking at existing operations.

Primary Commodities

CopperMolybdenumSilver

Project Economics

El Arco

Copper· Baja California, Mexico· Development
Head Grade0.40% Cu (sulfides), 0.27% Cu (leach material)
Mine TypeOpen-pit
Mineral Reserves
Sulfides: >1,230 Mt @ 0.40% Cu; Leach material: 141 Mt @ 0.27% Cu

Los Chancas

Copper· Apurímac, Peru· Development
Initial Capex$2.60B
Annual Production130,000 t Cu
Head Grade0.45% Cu (oxides), 0.59% Cu (sulfides)
Mine TypeOpen-pit
Mineral Resources
Indicated: 98 Mt oxides @ 0.45% Cu, 52 Mt sulfides @ 0.59% Cu

Michiquillay

Copper· Cajamarca, Peru· Development
Initial Capex$2.50B
Mine Life25 yrs
Annual Production225,000 t Cu
Head Grade0.43% Cu
Mineral Resources
Inferred: 2,288 Mt @ 0.43% Cu

Tía María

Copper· Arequipa, Peru· Construction
Annual Production120,000 t cathodes Cu (SXEW)

Buenavista del Cobre

Copper· Cananea, Sonora, Mexico· Production
Production
Jan 2026

IMMSA (Industrial Minera México)

Zinc· Mexico· Production
Production
Jan 2026

La Caridad

Copper· Mexico· Production
Production
Jan 2026

Southern Copper Corporation (Consolidated)

Copper· Peru & Mexico· Production
Production
Jan 2026
AISC-0.1 USD/lb Cu (net of by-product credits)
Ownership88.9%

Toquepala

Copper· Tacna, Peru· Production
Production
Jan 2026

Cuajone

Copper· Peru· Production
Production
Dec 2025

IMMSA

Copper· Mexico· Production
Production
Dec 2025

Project figures are automatically extracted from company filings and presentations and reflect the most recent disclosure found. They may contain errors — always verify against the linked source document.

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Press Releases

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Yahoo Finance11 hours ago
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Why Analysts Remain Cautious On Southern Copper (SCCO) Despite A Higher Valuation

With a short percentage of shares outstanding of 1.43%, Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) is among the 9 Best Silver and Copper Stocks to Buy for the EV Transition. On May 21, UBS raised its price target on Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) to $145 from $140 while maintaining a Sell rating on the shares. On May 15, Alfonso Salazar, analyst of Scotiabank, […]

Yahoo Finance1 hour ago
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What Does a Director’s Small Share Sale Reveal About Southern Copper’s (SCCO) Risk‑Reward Balance?

In recent days, Southern Copper Corporation director Luis Miguel Palomino Bonilla sold 100 shares at US$200.00 each in an open‑market transaction, leaving him with 1,707 shares, while the company’s fundamentals remain closely watched by investors. At the same time, higher copper prices linked to robust factory activity and green energy demand are lifting sentiment, even as political, social, and regulatory risks in Peru and Mexico continue to challenge Southern Copper’s operating...

Yahoo Finance4 hours ago
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“Demand for Data Center Power Continues to Outpace Expectations” — Josh Brown’s Case for Heavy Assets Over AI Hype

Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management and a fixture on CNBC’s Halftime Report, has built a new ETF around a simple idea: own the businesses that artificial intelligence cannot replace. Speaking on The Compound and Friends podcast, Brown unveiled the Halo ETF (NYSEARCA:LOHA), a rules-based strategy built by Roundhill Financial focusing on companies with ... “Demand for Data Center Power Continues to Outpace Expectations” — Josh Brown’s Case for Heavy Assets Over AI Hype

Yahoo Finance2 days ago
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Attention Grupo Mexico / Southern Copper Corporation's investors on the lack of remediation of the 2014 toxic spill in the Sonora and Bacanuchi Rivers

MEXICO CITY, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following is a statement by PODER: This information is related to the worst environmental disaster in the history of metal mining in Mexico: the 2014 spill of 40 million liters of toxic waste in the Sonora and Bacanuchi rivers by Buenavista del Cobre, a mine owned by Grupo Mexico, affecting more than 22 thousand people. Government authorities have yet to abide by court rulings to repair the damages caused and accumulated over time, and Grupo Méxi

Yahoo Finance5/26/2026
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IDVO’s International Dividend Strategy Carries an Unhedged Currency Risk That Can Wipe Out a Year of Yield

If you bought Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSEARCA:IDVO) for the monthly checks, the prospectus detail that matters most this year is the one you probably skimmed: IDVO is unhedged. The fund owns dividend-paying international ADRs and writes covered calls on a slice of them. Every euro, yen, or pound coming back to ... IDVO’s International Dividend Strategy Carries an Unhedged Currency Risk That Can Wipe Out a Year of Yield

Yahoo Finance5/26/2026
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Is Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) One of the Best Commodity Stocks to Buy for the Supercycle?

Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) is one of the best commodity stocks to buy for the supercycle. On May 15, Scotiabank lifted the price target on Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) to $135 from $133, maintaining an Underperform rating on the shares. The firm told investors that it believes investors should find “attractive trading opportunities” with the industry […]

Yahoo Finance5/26/2026
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Southern Copper (SCCO) Valuation Check After Earnings Beats And Cuajone Mine Expansion Plan

Why Southern Copper Stock Is Back in Focus Southern Copper (SCCO) is back on investors radar after a stronger earnings outlook, continued quarterly earnings beats and a new US$318.6 million upgrade plan for its Cuajone mine in Peru. See our latest analysis for Southern Copper. The US$179.12 share price has eased in recent months, with the 90 day share price return down 10%, even as the year to date share price return sits at 22.7% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 110.7%. This hints...

Yahoo Finance5/22/2026
PRESS RELEASE

IDVO’s $445 Million Income Play Faces a Critical Test When TSM Growth Slows

The Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSEARCA:IDVO) has quietly become one of the more interesting income vehicles in the international space, with the ETF returning 35% over the past year and almost 12% year-to-date. IDVO pairs ex-US dividend equities with covered calls to generate monthly income, and the fund has ridden a sharp ... IDVO’s $445 Million Income Play Faces a Critical Test When TSM Growth Slows

Yahoo Finance5/22/2026
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Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Southern Copper (SCCO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Yahoo Finance5/21/2026

Quick Facts

Ticker Symbol
SCCO
Market Cap
Large Cap
Category
Copper
Commodities
Copper, Molybdenum, Silver
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona, USA (Operations: Peru, Mexico)
Founded
1952
Employees
~13,500

Operating Countries

PeruMexico

Producing Assets

  • Toquepala (Peru)
  • Cuajone (Peru)
  • Buenavista (Mexico)
  • La Caridad (Mexico)
  • IMMSA Complex (Mexico)

Development Assets

  • Michiquillay (Peru)
  • Los Chancas (Peru)
  • El Pilar (Mexico)

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

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