SCCO Profile
Southern Copper Corporation, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, operates as a prominent player in the mining industry, engaged in the exploration, mining, smelting, and refining of copper and other minerals across several Latin American countries. Founded in 1952 and operating as a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation, Southern Copper's operations span Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Chile.
The company's core activities include the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce copper and molybdenum concentrates. It also engages in the smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper, and the subsequent refining of anode copper into copper cathodes. Southern Copper further enhances its product portfolio with the production of molybdenum concentrate, sulfuric acid, refined silver, gold, and other materials.
Southern Copper Corporation operates several key mining assets, including the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, along with a smelter and refinery in Peru. In Mexico, the company manages the La Caridad open-pit copper mine, complete with a copper ore concentrator, SX-EW plant, smelter, refinery, and rod plant. Additionally, Southern Copper operates Buenavista, another major open-pit copper mine in Mexico, supported by two copper concentrators and two operational SX-EW plants.
Beyond copper, Southern Copper Corporation's diverse portfolio includes five underground mines producing zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold, along with a coal mine that supplies coal and coke. The company maintains a robust exploration program, holding substantial exploration concessions totaling thousands of hectares across Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador. Committed to sustainable mining practices and community engagement, Southern Copper continues to expand its operations while adhering to stringent environmental standards and fostering economic development in the regions where it operates.
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