Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE: SCCO) is an integrated copper mining company that mines, smelts, and refines copper and byproduct metals across operations in Peru and Mexico. Revenue is transactional, generated by selling copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver at prices largely set by global commodity markets. Because sales prices are beyond management's control, the company focuses on cost control and production enhancement to protect margins across commodity cycles. All mining, smelting, and refining facilities are located in Peru and Mexico, with exploration activities conducted in both countries as of the FY2025 10-K filed February 27, 2026. The company describes itself as one of the largest integrated copper producers in the world. Its high level of vertical integration covers the full production chain, from ore mining through refined copper rod output, including most associated transport and logistics functions.

Revenue model

Transactional sales of copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver at market-determined prices. No subscription or royalty component disclosed in the filing excerpts.

Products and services

Copper (primary product), molybdenum, zinc, and silver. Production output includes refined copper rod. Mining, smelting, and refining are all performed in-house.

Customers and end markets

End markets and specific customer details are not disclosed in the available filing excerpts.

Value-chain role

Vertically integrated producer: ore mining, smelting, refining, and logistics all performed internally. Sells refined metals directly into commodity markets.

Geographic exposure

All mining, smelting, and refining facilities located in Peru and Mexico. Exploration activities conducted in Peru and Mexico as of the FY2025 filing.

Source: SEC 10-K, filed 2026-02-27

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