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Exhibit 99.1

 

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11811 North Tatum Blvd., Suite 2500 - Phoenix, AZ 85028

Phone: Arizona: (602) 494-5328 - Fax: (602) 494-5317

 

Southern Copper Corporation Reports

Third Quarter and Nine Month 2010 Results

 

October 28, 2010 - Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE and BVL: SCCO)

 

·                  The Company’s copper mined production in the third quarter 2010 (“3Q10”) increased by 4.1% to 125,193 tons compared to 120,240 tons in 3Q09. This increase was mainly the result of 4,985 tons of SXEW copper production at our Cananea mine. Full production capacity at this unit is expected to be reached by February 2011.

 

Copper mined production in the 3Q10 also increased by 10.3% compared to the 2Q10 because of higher production in all of our mines due to higher ore grades, recoveries and Cananea’s SXEW production. In the nine months of 2010 (“9M10”), molybdenum production increased by 12% to 15,273 tons from 13,636 tons in the 9M09.

 

·                  The 3Q10 sales were $1,257.9 million, 9.2% higher than the $1,151.8 million in the 3Q09.  9M10 sales were $3,650.5 million, 40.5% higher than the $2,598.3 million in the 9M09.  These increases were mainly the result of higher metal prices as well as higher molybdenum sales volumes.

 

·                  Operating cash cost per pound of copper, net of by-products credit, was 14.5 cents per pound in the 9M10, compared with 36.9 cents per pound in 9M09. This improvement was the result of continuing operational efficiencies and higher by-product credits, principally from higher prices for molybdenum, zinc and silver as well as higher molybdenum volume.

 

·                  EBITDA in 9M10 was $1,979.9 million, compared to $1,197.9 million in the 9M09, an increase of 65.3%.  EBITDA in 3Q10 was $676.0 million, compared to $591.8 million in the 3Q09, an increase of 14.2%.

 

·                  Net income for the 9M10 was $1,061.8 million, 87.6% higher than the $566.1 million in the 9M09. Net income for the 3Q10 was $365.2 million, 16.9% higher than the $312.5 million in the 3Q09.

 

·                  On October 27, 2010, the Board of Directors authorized a dividend of 43 cents per share payable on November 30, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2010.

 

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·                  In September 2010, we reached a new three year collective bargaining agreement with the three major unions at our Peruvian operations.  In return for salary increases and a signing bonus, the agreement provides for productivity savings and includes no-strike clauses.

 

·                  Capital and exploration expenditures in 3Q10 were $121.8 million.  The 3Q10 amount includes $26.3 million for the Tia Maria project and $14.6 million for the Toquepala concentrator expansion, $16.1 million for the Cuajone concentrator expansion and $46.3 million for our Mexican operations.  Capital and exploration expenditures in the 9M10 were $308.6 million.

 

·                  Southern Copper was awarded the prize “Best Overall Performance” in the latest “Good Corporate Governance Contest”, organized yearly by two reputable institutions in Lima (Peru). The contest awards companies whose boards and committees have adopted good corporate governance practices, embracing actions of transparency to generate trust and confidence in business practices. Southern Copper also won the awards for “Transparency of Information” and for “Best Performance with Stakeholders.”

 

Commenting on recent Company events, German Larrea, Chairman of the Board said, “I am pleased to inform that we are progressing with the reconstruction and ramp-up of production at Cananea and we expect to reach full production capacity by February 2011.  As we have mentioned, including the expansion projects of Cananea, we have investment projects underway for a total of $5.6 billion for mining and metallurgical expansions in the coming 5 years, out of which $3.8 billion will be invested in Mexico and $1.8 billion in Peru. When completed, these projects will increase our production capacity by 600,000 tons of copper and 5,600 tons of molybdenum while maintaining SCC’s low cost leadership.

 

“Regarding market trends, we maintain our view that we are moving toward a deficit copper market in 2011.  At the end of the 3Q10, the combined inventories of the LME, COMEX and Shanghai warehouses have decreased by 35% from their February peak.  We believe that Southern Copper, with its aggressive growth programs, is well positioned to benefit from these markets.”

 

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SUMMARY FINANCIAL TABLE

 

 

 

Third Quarter

 

Year to Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variance

 

 

 

 

 

Variance

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

$

 

%

 

2010

 

2009

 

$

 

%

 

 

 

(in millions except per share amount and %s)

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$

1,257.9

 

$

1,151.8

 

$

106.1

 

9.2%

 

$

3,650.5

 

$

2,598.3

 

$

1,052.2

 

40.5%

 

Cost of sales

 

542.5

 

529.9

 

12.6

 

2.4%

 

1,564.0

 

1,324.8

 

239.2

 

18.0%

 

Operating income

 

602.9

 

508.7

 

94.2

 

18.5%

 

1,752.1

 

956.1

 

796.0

 

83.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBITDA (1)

 

676.0

 

591.8

 

84.2

 

14.2%

 

1,979.9

 

1,197.9

 

782.0

 

65.3%

 

EBITDA margin

 

53.7

%

51.4

%

2.3

%

4.6%

 

54.2

%

46.1

%

8.1

%

17.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

365.2

 

312.5

 

52.7

 

16.9%

 

1,061.8

 

566.1

 

495.7

 

87.5%

 

Net income margin

 

29.0

%

27.1

%

1.9

%

7.0%

 

29.1

%

21.8

%

7.3

%

33.5%

 

Income per share

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.06

 

16.9%

 

$

1.25

 

$

0.67

 

$

0.58

 

87.6%

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

112.9

 

$

110.6

 

$

2.3

 

2.1%

 

$

281.2

 

$

316.7

 

$

(35.6

)

(11.2)%

 

Exploration

 

$

8.9

 

$

7.1

 

$

1.8

 

25.4%

 

$

27.4

 

$

17.5

 

$

9.9

 

57.1%

 

 

Production

 

The reconstruction and ramp-up of Cananea is underway, we expect to reach full production capacity by February 2011.  We have hired 4,200 contractors and workers for (i) major reconstruction and ramp-up of the mining and metallurgical operations, (ii) construction of the new leaching plant (SXEW III) and its Quebalix facility and, (iii) development of social, educational and recreational infrastructure for the benefit of the communities.

 

In addition to the Copper production increases mentioned in the highlights, Zinc refined increased 0.7% in 3Q10 compared to 3Q09. Zinc mine production in the 3Q10 decreased by 11.9% to 24,500 tons compared to 27,822 tons in 3Q09 mainly the result of lower production at the Santa Eulalia mine due to unusually heavy rains which caused flooding in the area, and hindered production.

 

Silver refined production increased 5.5% in 3Q10 compared to 3Q09 principally due to higher silver content in third-party material processed at our Ilo facilities.

 


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Copper Hedging

 

The Company has recently entered into copper hedge contracts to reduce price volatility and protect sales value.  Swaps contracts are currently hedging approximately 58% of 4Q10 copper production and 11% of 2011 copper production at prices averaging $3.67 per pound for the 4Q10 and $3.73 per pound for the year 2011. In addition, the Company has hedged approximately 16% of 2011 copper production through zero-cost collars with an average floor price of $3.00 per pound and an average cap price of $4.54 per pound.

 

Labor Matters:

 

On September 30, 2010, the Company reached a new three year collective bargaining agreement with the three major unions at our Peruvian operations. This agreement includes, among other things, a 5% annual salary increase in local currency and a signing bonus of approximately $6,700 for each of the workers. In addition, the agreement provides for productivity savings and includes no-strike clauses.

 

After the Mexican authorities reestablished the rule of law by securing access roads to our La Caridad metallurgical facilities, activities at these operations are becoming normal with full assistance of our work force. The disruption in our metallurgical operations had no material impact on our results as we sold copper concentrates at outstanding market conditions.

 

Capital Expenditures and Exploration

 

The new SXEW plant (“SXEW III”) and the crushing, conveying and spreading system (“Quebalix III”) projects, both at Cananea, have been restarted. The basic engineering for the SXEW III, developed in 2006, is being reviewed by ICA-Fluor and is expected to be completed by December 2010.  We expect to start the detailed engineering early in 2011 and, when completed, we will begin the acquisition of major equipment and construction of the plant. Total budget for this project is $180 million, of which we have spent $1.9 million as of September 30, 2010. Regarding the Quebalix III, we have almost completed the acquisition of the project equipment and will begin construction of the crusher building. We expect a total investment of $56 million, of which we have spent $34.9 million as of September 30, 2010.

 

Through September 30, 2010, we have spent a total of $114.6 million on the Toquepala concentrator expansion. The use of high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) and wet screening at the tertiary crushing stage was defined.  Engineering for the project is under review and the EIA is expected to be presented by the end of the year 2010.

 

The Cuajone expansion project is also ongoing. As of September 30, 2010 we have spent a total of $39.4 million.  The purchase of mine and auxiliary equipment to support the work to optimize the Cuajone mining plan is in progress. As part of the Cuajone expansion plans, the project contemplates a variable grade cut-off methodology, which will increase the

 

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copper and molybdenum production by a total of 147,000 tons and 3,000 tons, in the next 10 years.

 

Regarding the Tia Maria project, additional information for the project including the use of sea water was submitted to the government. We expect the government’s decision in the fourth quarter 2010 on the new actions required to obtain approval of the EIA.  Construction works are scheduled to begin in the 1Q11 and copper production by mid 2012.

 

The construction of the Tantahuatay gold project, in which the Company has an 44.25% participation with Compania de Minas Buenaventura, has advanced and is expected to start dore gold production by June 2011. The project is expected to have an average annual production of 90,000 ounces of gold and about 426,000 ounces of silver, for 5 years. It will require a total investment of $110 million.

 

Business Combination

 

On July 22, 2010, the Company received a non-binding proposal from its parent company, Americas Mining Corporation (“AMC”), offering to effect an all-stock business combination of Southern Copper and AMC, the parent company of Asarco, in which all stockholders of Southern Copper would receive 1.237 common shares of AMC in exchange for each share of SCC.  Under the proposal presented by AMC, the stock of AMC would be registered and listed on the New York, Mexico and the Lima stock exchanges.

 

On August 10, 2010, the Company formed a special committee of independent directors to evaluate AMC’s proposal.  The special committee has engaged independent legal and financial advisors to assist in this transaction and help in the evaluation of this proposal.

 

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Conference call

 

The Company’s third quarter earnings conference call will be held on Friday October 29, 2010 beginning at 11:00 A.M. — EST (10:00 A.M. Lima and Mexico City time).

 

To participate:

 

Dial-in number:

866-371-3858 in the U.S

 

631-813-4732 outside the U.S.

 

Genaro Guerrero, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

 

Raul Jacob, Manager of Financial Planning and Investor Relations

Conference ID:

16978236 and “Southern Copper Third Quarter 2010 Results”

 

SCC’s New Website:

 

We invite you to visit our modernized website at:

http://www.southerncoppercorp.com

or

http://www.southerncoppercorporation.com

 

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AVERAGE METAL PRICES:

 

 

 

LME

 

COMEX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

 

Copper

 

Molybdenum

 

Zinc

 

Silver

 

Gold

 

 

 

($/lb)

 

($/lb)

 

($/lb)

 

($/lb)

 

($/oz)

 

($/oz)

 

1Q 2010

 

3.28

 

3.28

 

15.78

 

1.04

 

16.91

 

1,108.90

 

2Q 2010

 

3.19

 

3.19

 

16.10

 

0.92

 

18.35

 

1,195.68

 

3Q 2010

 

3.29

 

3.30

 

14.86

 

0.91

 

18.98

 

1,226.58

 

9Mos average 2010

 

3.25

 

3.26

 

15.58

 

0.96

 

18.08

 

1,177.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1Q 2009

 

1.56

 

1.57

 

8.75

 

0.53

 

12.63

 

908.71

 

2Q 2009

 

2.12

 

2.15

 

9.10

 

0.67

 

13.75

 

921.51

 

3Q 2009

 

2.66

 

2.67

 

14.50

 

0.80

 

14.76

 

960.06

 

4Q 2009

 

3.02

 

3.03

 

11.29

 

1.00

 

17.56

 

1,101.64

 

9Mos average 2009

 

2.11

 

2.13

 

10.78

 

0.67

 

13.71

 

930.09

 

Average 2009

 

2.34

 

2.35

 

10.91

 

0.75

 

14.67

 

972.98

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variance: 3Q10 vs. 3Q09

 

23.7

%

23.6

%

2.5

%

13.8

%

28.6

%

27.8

%

Variance 3Q10 vs. 2Q10

 

3.1

%

3.4

%

(7.7

)%

(1.1

)%

3.4

%

2.6

%

Variance 9M10 vs. 9M09

 

54.0

%

53.1

%

44.5

%

43.3

%

31.9

%

26.6

%

 

Source: Silver — COMEX; Gold and Zinc — LME; Molybdenum — Metals Week Dealer Oxide.

 

PRODUCTION AND SALES:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

%

 

2010

 

2009

 

%

 

Copper (tons)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mined

 

125,193

 

120,240

 

4.1

%

347,974

 

359,289

 

(3.1

)%

Smelted

 

75,909

 

111,635

 

(32.0

)%

319,200

 

372,455

 

(14.3

)%

Refined

 

89,500

 

108,118

 

(17.2

)%

312,317

 

333,940

 

(6.5

)%

Rod

 

13,649

 

14,381

 

(5.1

)%

50,113

 

44,062

 

13.7

%

Sales

 

130,882

 

137,620

 

(4.9

)%

363,623

 

380,777

 

(4.5

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Molybdenum (tons)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mined

 

5,009

 

5,191

 

(3.5

)%

15,273

 

13,636

 

12.0

%

Sales

 

5,007

 

5,134

 

(2.5

)%

15,326

 

13,566

 

13.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zinc (tons)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mined

 

24,500

 

27,822

 

(11.9

)%

76,750

 

82,504

 

(7.0

)%

Refined

 

20,302

 

20,164

 

0.7

%

70,679

 

72,490

 

(2.5

)%

Sales

 

20,395

 

26,111

 

(21.9

)%

70,302

 

77,967

 

(9.8

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silver (000s ounces)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mined

 

3,144

 

3,331

 

(5.6

)%

9,431

 

9,839

 

(4.1

)%

Refined

 

3,479

 

3,298

 

5.5

%

10,456

 

9,287

 

12.6

%

Sales

 

4,500

 

4,949

 

(9.1

)%

11,809

 

13,221

 

(10.7

)%

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

VAR %

 

2010

 

2009

 

VAR %

 

 

 

(in thousands, except per share amount)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales:

 

$

1,257,864

 

$

1,151,769

 

9.2

%

$

3,650,509

 

$

2,598,276

 

40.5

%

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and depletion shown separately below)

 

542,503

 

529,893

 

2.4

%

1,563,999

 

1,324,824

 

18.1

%

Selling, general and administrative

 

21,262

 

23,804

 

(10.7

)%

64,944

 

60,697

 

7.0

%

Depreciation, amortization and depletion

 

82,330

 

82,266

 

0.1

%

242,073

 

239,202

 

1.2

%

Exploration

 

8,871

 

7,075

 

25.4

%

27,401

 

17,498

 

56.6

%

Total operating costs and expenses

 

654,966

 

643,038

 

1.9

%

1,898,417

 

1,642,221

 

15.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

602,898

 

508,731

 

18.5

%

1,752,092

 

956,055

 

83.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

 

(49,816

)

(28,413

)

75.3

%

(118,654

)

(72,246

)

64.2

%

Gain (loss) on derivative Instruments

 

 

(37

)

(100.0

)%

 

4,144

 

(100.0

)%

Other income (expense)

 

(9,180

)

760

 

(1,307.9

)%

(14,236

)

2,628

 

(641.7

)%

Interest income

 

2,015

 

845

 

138.5

%

5,395

 

6,018

 

(10.4

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income tax

 

545,917

 

481,886

 

13.3

%

1,624,597

 

896,599

 

81.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

178,717

 

167,661

 

6.6

%

556,859

 

327,099

 

70.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income net of income tax

 

367,200

 

314,225

 

16.9

%

1,067,738

 

569,500

 

87.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

 

2,029

 

1,774

 

14.4

%

5,936

 

3,389

 

75.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income attributable to SCC

 

$

365,171

 

$

312,451

 

16.9

%

$

1,061,802

 

$

566,111

 

87.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per common share amounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to SCC common shareholders — basic and diluted

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.37

 

16.9

%

$

1.25

 

$

0.67

 

87.8

%

Dividends paid

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.10

 

270.0

%

$

1.25

 

$

0.26

 

377.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding (Basic and diluted)

 

850,000

 

850,009

 

 

 

850,000

 

850,929

 

 

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2009

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

2,236,698

 

$

772,306

 

$

413,280

 

Short-term investments

 

59,379

 

22,948

 

25,956

 

Accounts receivable

 

438,316

 

439,950

 

466,688

 

Inventories

 

430,397

 

456,122

 

417,657

 

Prepaid, deferred taxes and other assets

 

98,277

 

86,803

 

79,441

 

Total current assets

 

3,263,067

 

1,778,129

 

1,403,022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, net

 

4,042,592

 

3,969,558

 

3,942,922

 

Leachable material, net

 

76,105

 

107,262

 

119,520

 

Intangible assets, net

 

115,273

 

113,840

 

114,335

 

Deferred income tax

 

48,124

 

52,670

 

45,060

 

Other assets

 

66,261

 

41,113

 

51,661

 

Total assets

 

$

7,611,422

 

$

6,062,572

 

$

5,676,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

10,000

 

$

10,000

 

$

10,000

 

Accounts payable

 

219,955

 

283,344

 

231,407

 

Income taxes

 

176,019

 

91,359

 

17,904

 

Due to affiliates

 

4,145

 

359

 

5,079

 

Accrued workers’ participation

 

174,708

 

150,692

 

93,427

 

Interest

 

63,334

 

39,795

 

18,983

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

29,070

 

26,876

 

35,307

 

Total current liabilities

 

677,231

 

602,425

 

412,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

2,755,263

 

1,270,252

 

1,275,182

 

Deferred income taxes

 

100,163

 

143,508

 

120,766

 

Other liabilities

 

122,892

 

103,808

 

162,332

 

Asset retirement obligation

 

60,144

 

48,925

 

34,489

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

3,038,462

 

1,566,493

 

1,592,769

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

420,355

 

418,759

 

419,457

 

Accumulated comprehensive income

 

3,456,172

 

3,456,869

 

3,235,359

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

3,876,527

 

3,875,628

 

3,654,816

 

Non controlling interest

 

19,202

 

18,026

 

16,828

 

Total Equity

 

3,895,729

 

3,893,654

 

3,671,644

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

7,611,422

 

$

6,062,572

 

$

5,676,520

 

 

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 there were 850.0 million shares outstanding, respectively.

 

SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION

www.southerncoppercorp.com

 

Committed to today’s needs without compromising the generations to come

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

3 months ended
September 30,

 

9 months ended
 September 30,

 

 

 

2010

 

2009

 

2010

 

2009

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

367,200

 

$

314,225

 

$

1,067,738

 

$

569,500

 

Depreciation, amortization and depletion

 

82,330

 

82,266

 

242,073

 

239,202

 

Cash provided from (used for) operating assets and liabilities

 

110,653

 

10,392

 

92,726

 

(501,451

)

Other, net

 

(26,318

)

(26,260

)

(33,678

)

(10,522

)

Net cash provided from operating activities

 

533,865

 

380,623

 

1,368,859

 

296,729

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(112,885

)

(110,559

)

(281,173

)

(316,740

)

Purchase (sale) of short-term investment, net

 

(8,944

)

8,815

 

(35,688

)

39,620

 

Other, net

 

1,235

 

858

 

6,582

 

2,798

 

Net cash used for investing activities

 

(120,594

)

(100,886

)

(310,279

)

(274,322

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt incurred (repaid) net

 

 

 

1,484,674

 

(5,000

)

Dividends paid

 

(314,500

)

(86,322

)

(1,062,498

)

(224,128

)

SCC Common shares buyback

 

 

(337

)

 

(71,903

)

Capitalized debt issuance cost

 

(676

)

 

(8,831

)

 

 

Distributions to non-controlling interest

 

(1,689

)

(381

)

(4,660

)

(570

)

Other

 

116

 

351

 

103

 

990

 

Net cash provided from (used for) financing activities

 

(316,749

)

(86,689

)

408,788

 

(300,611

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(4,447

)

(15,308

)

(2,976

)

(25,256

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

92,075

 

$

177,740

 

$

1,464,392

 

$

(303,460

)

 

SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION

www.southerncoppercorp.com

 

Committed to today’s needs without compromising the generations to come

 

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Company Profile

 

Southern Copper Corporation is one of the largest integrated copper producers in the world and has the largest copper reserves of the industry.  The Company is a NYSE and Lima Stock Exchange listed company that is 80% owned by Grupo Mexico, a Mexican company listed on the Mexican stock exchange.  The remaining 20% ownership interest is held by the international investment community.  The Company operates mining units and metallurgical facilities in Mexico and Peru and conducts exploration activities in Mexico, Peru and Chile.

 

 

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This news release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  In addition to the risks and uncertainties noted in this news release, there are certain factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made.  These factors include those listed in the Company’s most recently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual report on Form 10-K.  The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

 

SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION

www.southerncoppercorp.com

 

Committed to today’s needs without compromising the generations to come

 

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