DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS:

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS:

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS:

NOTE 1-DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS:

The Company is a majority-owned, indirect subsidiary of Grupo Mexico. At December 31, 2013, Grupo Mexico through its wholly-owned subsidiary Americas Mining Corporation (“AMC”) owned 82.3% of our capital stock. The consolidated financial statements presented herein consist of the accounts of Southern Copper Corporation (“SCC” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.  The Company is an integrated producer of copper and other minerals, and operates mining, smelting and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico.  The Company conducts its primary operations in Peru through a registered branch (the “Peruvian Branch” or “Branch” or “SPCC Peru Branch”).  The Peruvian Branch is not a corporation separate from the Company.  The Company’s Mexican operations are conducted through subsidiaries. The Company also conducts exploration activities in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru.