Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) (NYSE: SCCO) is one of the world’s leading integrated copper producers. The company’s operations span the full metal production value chain, encompassing exploration, mining, smelting and refining of copper ore into finished copper cathode and rod. Through its vertically integrated model, Southern Copper seeks to optimize costs and maintain consistent output across its core assets.
In addition to copper, Southern Copper produces a range of by-products including molybdenum, zinc, silver and nickel, which contribute to its overall revenue diversification. Its smelting and refining facilities are designed to recover these metals efficiently, enhancing the company’s ability to capture value from each ton of ore processed.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Southern Copper conducts its primary mining activities in southern Peru and northern Mexico. Key operating sites include the Toquepala and Cuajone mines in Peru and the La Caridad and Buenavista del Cobre complexes in Mexico. The company’s regional portfolio combines open-pit mining with associated smelters and refineries, positioning it to leverage geography-specific ore grades and local infrastructure.
Tracing its heritage to mid-20th-century mining ventures, Southern Copper became part of Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. following a strategic acquisition in 1999 and was subsequently reorganized under its current corporate structure. Today, it remains a majority-owned subsidiary of Grupo Mexico, one of Latin America’s largest mining and transportation conglomerates, with a management team focused on project development, operational excellence and sustainable growth.
