SOUTHERN COPPER CORP SCCO 66.62
Materials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-30
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) has delivered +9.5% annualized revenue growth, +20.6% earnings growth, and +30.0% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #354 of 1968 stocks overall and #22 of 153 in the Materials sector by Steady Score.
About SOUTHERN COPPER CORP
Company Overview
Southern Copper mines, processes and sells copper and other metals through operations in Peru and Mexico. Its mines, concentrators, smelters and refineries produce copper cathodes and concentrates, with molybdenum, zinc, silver and other by-products. Industrial customers use copper in electrical networks, construction, transportation and manufacturing. The company also controls significant mineral reserves and development projects.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from metal sales priced largely against global commodity markets. Production volume, ore grades, recoveries and copper prices drive earnings, while by-product credits can reduce net costs. Integrated processing captures more of the value chain but requires substantial capital and energy. Labor, water, permits, taxes and project execution affect output and expansion across long mine lives.
Key Facts & Market Position
Grupo México controls Southern Copper, shaping governance and related-party relationships. Large reserve positions support long-duration production, but assets are concentrated in two countries and exposed to community and political issues. Copper demand benefits from electrification, while commodity cycles, environmental obligations and lengthy permitting create volatility and development risk.