Every 8-K that Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Southern Copper Corporation reported record second-quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $4,289.0 million, up 40.6% from 2Q25, and net income attributable to SCC of $1,670.0 million, up 71.6%. Income per share was $2.01 versus $1.17. Adjusted EBITDA reached $2,856.0 million with a 66.6% margin.
For the first six months of 2026, sales were $8,540.4 million and net income attributable to SCC was $3,246.8 million. The operating cash cost per pound of copper, net of by-product revenue credits, was -$0.03 in 6M26. Cash and cash equivalents were $5,665.0 million and total assets $24,127.7 million as of June 30, 2026.
The board authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share and a stock dividend of 0.0120 shares of common stock per share, payable on August 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 11, 2026. Based on a share price of $177.32, the combined estimated dividend value is $3.23 per share.
Southern Copper Corporation reported the voting results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 29, 2026. There were 826,065,041 voting securities of Common Stock eligible to vote, and 804,192,988 shares were voted, representing approximately 97.35% of the outstanding shares eligible to vote.
Stockholders voted on three proposals. For the election of eight directors, each nominee received several hundred million votes "for," with votes "withheld" and broker non-votes also reported for each. For the appointment of the independent public accountants, there were 803,321,862 votes in favor, 751,278 against, and 119,848 abstentions, with no broker non-votes. For the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, there were 785,220,671 votes in favor of adoption, 3,578,467 against, 286,591 abstentions, and 15,107,259 broker non-votes.
Southern Copper Corporation reported that its Peruvian branch, Southern Peru Copper Corporation, has raised US$1.25 billion in the New York bond market to finance the Tía María copper project. The bonds pay 5.35% annual interest until maturity in 2036.
Tía María is planned to produce 120,000 metric tons of refined copper per year and begin operations in the third quarter of 2027. The project’s total capital budget is US$1.8 billion, of which US$948 million has already been committed and it has generated 5,300 jobs so far.
Over its first 20 years, Tía María is expected to generate about US$24.1 billion in exports and US$6.2 billion in taxes and royalties. The company is also advancing the Michiquillay copper project in Peru, with an estimated investment of US$2.5 billion and expected production start in 2032.
Southern Copper Corporation completed a registered public offering of U.S.$1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.350% notes due 2036. The notes pay 5.350% interest from June 24, 2026, with semi-annual payments on June 24 and December 24, starting December 24, 2026.
The transaction generated net proceeds of approximately U.S.$1,241,262,500 after about U.S.$2,500,000 of offering expenses and underwriters’ discounts. These funds will be used by Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Perú, to help develop the Tia Maria project, finance its capital expenditure program, and for general corporate purposes including working capital.
The notes are general unsecured obligations ranking equally with Southern Copper’s existing and future unsecured, unsubordinated debt. They were issued under an existing Indenture and a Seventh Supplemental Indenture that include covenants limiting certain liens, sale and leaseback transactions, and major corporate reorganizations. An underwriting agreement with a syndicate led by BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Santander governs the sale of the notes.
Southern Copper Corporation has priced US$1.25 billion principal amount of 5.350% senior unsecured notes due 2036 in an underwritten, registered public offering. The notes are general unsecured obligations that rank equally with the Company’s existing and future unsecured, unsubordinated debt and are expected to close on or about June 24, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
The net proceeds will be used by Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Perú (SPCC) to help fund the Tia Maria project, support SPCC’s capital expenditure program, and for general corporate purposes, including working capital and short-term expenses.
Southern Copper Corporation reported the unexpected passing of Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, who served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member after a 50-year career in the mining industry. The company highlighted his visionary leadership and operational contributions.
On April 23, 2026, the Board of Directors appointed Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada as Chief Executive Officer. He will continue to serve on the Board, and his biographical information is incorporated by reference from prior proxy statements. The Board has not approved any changes to his compensation in connection with this appointment, and any future material compensatory arrangements will be disclosed in an amended Form 8-K.
Southern Copper Corporation reported a record first-quarter 2026, with net sales of $4,251.4 million, up 36.2% from 1Q25, and net income attributable to SCC rising 66.7% to $1,576.9 million, or $1.92 per share. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $2,712.8 million with a 63.8% margin, helped by sharply higher prices for copper, silver, molybdenum and zinc, plus lower operating cash cost, which moved from $0.77 to -$0.11 per pound of copper net of by-products. The Board authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share and a stock dividend of 0.0100 shares per share, payable May 29, 2026, with cash in lieu of fractions based on a $187.45 share price. The company also announced the death of long-time CEO Oscar Gonzalez Rocha and the appointment of Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada as the new Chief Executive Officer.
Southern Copper Corporation reported the unexpected passing of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Oscar Gonzalez Rocha. The Board has appointed Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective April 16, 2026, and he will continue serving on the Board.
The Board has not changed Mr. Contreras Lerdo de Tejada’s compensation in connection with this interim role. The company is conducting a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer under its internal succession planning process, and will amend this report if any material compensatory arrangements are approved.
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.
Southern Copper Corporation filed a current report to note that it issued a press release with its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and new shareholder distributions. The Board authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share and a stock dividend of 0.0085 shares per share of common stock.
Both dividends are payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2026. Any fractional shares from the stock dividend will be settled in cash, using a share price of $179.93, the average of the high and low share prices on January 22, 2026. The related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Southern Copper Corporation furnished an update on third-quarter 2025 results and announced shareholder distributions. The Board authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share and a stock dividend of 0.0085 shares per share, both payable on November 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 12, 2025.
Fractional shares from the stock dividend will be settled in cash based on a share price of $129.74, the average of the high and low on October 23, 2025. The company furnished, rather than filed, the press release detailing third-quarter results.