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About Southern Copper
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Southern Copper is based in Phoenix, Arizona and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker SCCO. The SEC classifies its business as metal mining. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $13.42bn and net income of $4.35bn. At that date it held total assets of $21.38bn and shareholders' equity of $11.04bn.
Our Peruvian copper operations involve mining, milling and flotation of copper ore to produce copper; the smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper; and the refining of anode copper to produce copper cathodes. As part of this production process, we also produce significant amounts of molybdenum concentrate and sulfuric acid. Our precious metals plant at the Ilo refinery produces refined silver, gold, and other materials. Additionally, we produce refined copper using solvent extraction/electrowinning technology (“SX-EW”). We operate the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines high in the Andes Mountains, approximately 860 kilometers southeast of the city of Lima, Peru. We also operate a smelter and refinery west of the Toquepala and Cuajone mines in the coastal city of Ilo, Peru.
Our Mexican operations are conducted through our subsidiary, Minera Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (“Minera Mexico”), which we acquired in 2005. Minera Mexico engages primarily in the mining and processing of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, gold and lead. Minera Mexico operates through subsidiaries that are grouped into three separate units. Mexicana de Cobre, S.A. de C.V. (together with its subsidiaries, the “La Caridad” unit) operates La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, the Pilares open-pit copper mine, a copper ore concentrator, a SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery and a rod plant. The La Caridad refinery has a precious metals plant that produces refined silver, gold and other materials. Operadora de Minas e Instalaciones Mineras, S.A de C.V.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 27 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Metals & Mining
- Listed since
- 18 Jun 1905
- Employees
- 16,617
- Website
- southerncoppercorp.com ↗
- Head office
- 7310 NORTH 16TH ST., PHOENIX, AZ, 85020
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Metal Mining
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. German Mota-velascoChairman of the Board, since 1999$221,556
- Mr. Oscar Gonzalez RochaPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 1999$1.2m
- Mr. Raul RuisanchezChief Financial Officer, Vice President - Finance, Treasurer$458,875
- Mr. Juan Fernando Nunez ChavezVice President - Exploration
- Mr. Andres Ferrero GhislieriGeneral Counsel
- Ms. Lina Vingerhoets VilcaComptroller$252,883
- Mr. Raul Vaca CastroGeneral Auditor
- Mr. Julian Lazalde PsihasSecretary$416,260
- Mr. Leonardo Contreras Lerdo De TejadaDirector$208,556
- Mr. Vicente Ariztegui AndreveIndependent Director$305,556
- Mr. Enrique Luis Castillo Sanchez MejoradaIndependent Director$305,556
- Mr. Javier del CampoIndependent Director$308,876
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 91
- Environment
- 99
- Social
- 99
- Governance
- 74
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 1,920,000 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 1,699,454 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 5,842,316 t
- Women in the workforce
- 8.59583%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Southern Copper Corp has a strong market position as one of the largest integrated copper producers in the world.
- The company benefits from its significant copper reserves, which provide a long-term supply of raw materials for production.
- Southern Copper Corp has a diversified portfolio of mining assets across various countries, reducing its exposure to specific geopolitical risks.
Weaknesses
- One of the weaknesses of Southern Copper Corp is its heavy reliance on copper prices. Fluctuations in copper prices can significantly impact the company's financial performance.
- The company has faced criticism for its environmental impact and sustainability practices, which may pose reputational risks and regulatory challenges.
- Southern Copper Corp operates in regions with political and social instabilities, leading to potential operational disruptions and increased risks.
Opportunities
- There is a growing global demand for copper, driven by the increasing adoption of renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and infrastructure development.
- Southern Copper Corp can explore expansion opportunities in emerging markets, where demand for copper is expected to rise rapidly.
- The company has the potential to diversify its product offerings beyond copper by investing in other base metals, such as zinc and molybdenum.
Threats
- Intense competition from other mining companies, as well as substitute materials, poses a threat to Southern Copper Corp's market share and pricing power.
- Geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts can disrupt global supply chains and impact demand for copper.
- Economic downturns and fluctuations in global economic conditions can reduce demand for copper and negatively affect Southern Copper Corp's financial performance.
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