SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K

What Happened
Southern Copper Corporation filed an 8-K on April 13, 2026, to announce that its President, Chief Executive Officer and director, Mr. Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026. The company’s Board of Directors said it intends to appoint a successor or interim Chief Executive Officer in the near future.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K (Item 8.01 - Other Events) filed April 13, 2026.
• Deceased executive: Oscar Gonzalez Rocha — President, CEO, and member of the Board of Directors.
• Date of death: April 7, 2026.
• Board action: Intends to appoint a successor or interim CEO; no successor named in the filing.
• Report signed by Andres Carlos Ferrero, General Counsel, on April 13, 2026.

Why It Matters
This is a material leadership change for Southern Copper: the company has lost its chief executive and a board member and has not yet named a replacement. Investors should watch for follow-up announcements from the Board about interim leadership, a permanent CEO appointment, and any related changes to company strategy or management responsibilities. The 8-K provides factual notice of the event but does not describe cause of death or operational impacts.