Company Overview

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) is a world-class integrated copper producer, engaged in the mining, exploration, smelting, and refining of copper and other valuable byproducts. Incorporated in 1952 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, it is a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation. The company has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) since 1996 and also trades on the Lima Stock Exchange under the ticker SCCO. SCCO is a leading producer of copper, molybdenum, silver, and zinc.

Business Operations and Facilities

The company operates extensive mining, smelting, and refining facilities across Latin America, focusing on copper and other minerals.

Mining and Processing

Southern Copper Corporation engages in:

- 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 molybdenum concentrate and sulfuric acid.

- Production of refined silver, gold, and other materials.

- Mining and processing of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, gold, and lead.

Key Operational Locations

- Peru Operations: Includes the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, along with a smelter and refinery.

- Mexico Operations: Features La Caridad (open-pit copper mine, copper ore concentrator, SX-EW plant, smelter, refinery, and rod plant) and Buenavista (open-pit copper mine with copper concentrators and SX-EW plants).

- Additional Mining: Operates underground mines producing zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; a coal mine; and a zinc refinery.

Financial Performance

Southern Copper Corporation has demonstrated robust financial performance, characterized by revenue growth, increased earnings, and significant market capitalization.

Recent Financial Results

- 2024 Full Year Performance:

- Revenue: $11.43 billion (a 15.54% increase year-over-year)

- Earnings: $3.38 billion (a 39.24% increase year-over-year)

- Q2 2025 Results:

- GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS): $1.22 (beating analyst estimates by 8.9% and matching the previous year's result).

- Revenue: $3.05 Billion (matching analyst estimates).

- Net Income: $973.50 Million (a 2.92% increase from the previous quarter).

Key Financial Metrics (as of September 2025)

- Market Capitalization: $89.55 Billion (with a 1.74% increase over the past week).

- Dividend Information:

- Dividends are paid quarterly.

- Last Dividend Per Share: $0.80 USD.

- Dividend Yield (TTM)%: 2.57%.

- EPS (TTM): 4.48.

Market Position and Competitive Advantages

Southern Copper Corporation is recognized as a leading copper miner, distinguished by its extensive reserves, low cash costs, and long mine life. The company consistently maintains excellent liquidity and solvency. Its strategic focus on copper production, cost control, production enhancement, and a prudent capital structure ensures profitability across commodity price cycles.

Stock Performance and Trading Information

Southern Copper Corporation's stock (SCCO) is traded on the NYSE. The stock exhibits moderate volatility with a beta coefficient of 1.22.

- Recent Performance:

- Weekly Change: +4.51%

- Monthly Change: +18.55%

- Yearly Change: +9.28%

- All-Time High: $124.83 USD (May 20, 2024)

- All-Time Low: $1.32 USD (October 31, 2001)

Corporate Structure and Products

Southern Copper Corporation is indirectly part of "Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V." The company's main products include:

- Copper

- Molybdenum

- Silver

- Zinc

Southern Copper Corporation continues to solidify its position as a leading integrated copper producer by leveraging its strategic assets across Latin America. The company is committed to delivering consistent operational performance and shareholder value through its comprehensive mining and metallurgical operations.