[8-K] SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ Reports Material Event

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(Moderate)

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Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Southern Copper Corporation reported the unexpected passing of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, who also served as a member of the Board of Directors, on April 7, 2026. The company disclosed this development as an other event.

The Board of Directors stated that it intends to appoint a successor or an interim Chief Executive Officer in the near future. Until then, leadership transition plans have not been detailed in this disclosure.

Insights

Sudden CEO death triggers near‑term leadership transition risk.

Southern Copper Corporation announced that President and CEO Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, also a board member, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026. This removes a central executive and governance figure in a single event, which can affect strategic continuity.

The board indicated it intends to appoint a successor or interim CEO in the near future, but no structure or timing was detailed. The impact on operations and strategy will depend on how quickly a new leader is named and how responsibilities are allocated by the board.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

1 item

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

CEO date of death: April 7, 2026 8-K report date: April 13, 2026

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CEO date of death April 7, 2026 Date Southern Copper’s President and CEO passed away

8-K report date April 13, 2026 Date Southern Copper filed the current report

Key Terms

Form 8-K, Other Events, Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer

4 terms

Form 8-K regulatory

"FORM 8-K PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT"

A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

Other Events regulatory

"Item 8.01Other Events. On April 13, 2026, Southern Copper Corporation"

Board of Directors financial

"The Company’s Board of Directors intends to appoint a successor"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Chief Executive Officer financial

"the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board"

A chief executive officer (CEO) is the top leader of a company, responsible for making major decisions, setting goals, and guiding the organization’s overall direction. Think of the CEO as the captain of a ship, steering it toward success. Investors pay close attention to the CEO because their leadership and strategy can significantly influence the company's performance and future growth.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/13/2026 - 05:25 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2026 (April 7, 2026)

SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	1-14066	13-3849074
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

1440 E. Missouri Ave., Suite 160, Phoenix, AZ 85014

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(602) 264-1375

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):


	☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

	☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class:	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share	SCCO	New York Stock Exchange Lima Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01Other Events.

On April 13, 2026, Southern Copper Corporation (the “Company”) regrets to announce that Mr. Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026. The Company’s Board of Directors intends to appoint a successor or interim Chief Executive Officer in the near future.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


	SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION


	By:	/s/ Andres Carlos Ferrero
	Name:	Andres Carlos Ferrero
	Title:	General Counsel

Date: April 13, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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[8-K] SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ Reports Material Event

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