Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
Materials ยท Metal Mining
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 5, 1996. SentiSense covers Southern Copper Corporation in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Metal Mining. Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada is its chief executive officer. The company reports 16,617 employees, and its corporate website is www.southerncoppercorp.com.
About Southern Copper Corporation
Southern Copper Corp is an integrated producer of copper and other minerals and operates the mining, smelting, and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico. Its production includes copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver. The company operates through the following segments: Peruvian operations, Mexican open-pit operations, and Mexican underground mining operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of copper and the rest from the sale of non-copper products, such as molybdenum, silver, zinc, lead, and gold. The company's geographical segments are The Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 842 institutions reported holding SCCO, with 76.4 million shares worth $13.3 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Capital Group and T. Rowe Price. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
More on SCCO
- SCCO sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Southern Copper Corporation leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- SCCO ownership: all 842 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- SCCO financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Southern Copper Corporation: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does Southern Copper Corporation do?
Southern Copper Corp is an integrated producer of copper and other minerals and operates the mining, smelting, and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico.
What sector is SCCO in?
SentiSense classifies Southern Copper Corporation in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Metal Mining.
Where does SCCO stock trade?
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 5, 1996.
Who is the CEO of Southern Copper Corporation?
Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada is the chief executive officer of Southern Copper Corporation.