One of the largest integrated copper producers in the world.
Southern Copper Corporation is actively engaged in the comprehensive cycle of copper and mineral production across several South American countries including Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Chile. The company's operations span the mining, exploration, smelting, and refining processes necessary for copper and molybdenum production. It begins with the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce essential copper and molybdenum concentrates. These concentrates are then smelted to yield blister and anode copper, which undergo further refinement to produce high-grade copper cathodes. Additionally, Southern Copper Corporation is involved in the production of molybdenum concentrate and sulfuric acid, as well as refining operations that yield refined silver, gold, and other materials.
In Peru, the company operates major facilities including the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, accompanied by a smelter and refinery. Similarly, in Mexico, Southern Copper manages La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, equipped with a copper ore concentrator, SX-EW plant, smelter, refinery, and rod plant. Buenavista, another significant operation in Mexico, encompasses open-pit mines, copper concentrators, and SX-EW plants. Moreover, the company oversees multiple underground mines producing zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold, alongside a coal mine that supplies coal and coke. It also operates a zinc refinery to meet industrial demands.
With expansive exploration interests, Southern Copper Corporation holds substantial concessions totaling over hundreds of thousands of hectares across Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador. Established in 1952 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Southern Copper continues to play a pivotal role in the global mining industry, supported by its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence under the umbrella of Americas Mining Corporation.