Southern Copper Finalizes $1.25 Billion Senior Unsecured Notes Offering for Tia Maria Project and Capex

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Southern Copper finalized a $1.25 billion senior unsecured notes offering at favorable terms, with proceeds directed towards the Tia Maria project and capital expenditures.

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• Debt Offering Finalized

  Southern Copper Corporation finalized an offering of U.S.$1.25 billion in 5.350% senior unsecured notes due 2036.

• Favorable Pricing Achieved

  The notes were priced at 99.801% of their principal amount, indicating strong market demand and favorable terms for the company.

• Strategic Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds of approximately U.S.$1.24 billion will be used for the development of the Tia Maria project, capital expenditure programs for its Peruvian branch, and general corporate purposes.

• Execution of Prior Shelf Registration

  This 424B3 prospectus supplement finalizes the terms and pricing of the debt offering previously indicated by an S-3ASR on June 15, 2026, and an FWP on June 16, 2026.

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Southern Copper Corporation has successfully finalized a substantial $1.25 billion debt offering, securing capital at favorable terms (priced near par). The proceeds are earmarked for the development of the Tia Maria project and general capital expenditures for its Peruvian branch. This financing is particularly notable given recent news regarding regulatory challenges for the Tia Maria project, suggesting the company is moving forward with its strategic investments despite hurdles. The successful execution of this offering, following a recent S-3ASR and FWP, demonstrates strong market confidence in Southern Copper's financial health and future prospects, especially after reporting record first-quarter 2026 results.