SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K

What Happened

• Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) announced on April 13, 2026 the unexpected passing of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Oscar Gonzalez Rocha.
• Effective April 16, 2026, the Board appointed director Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada as interim Chief Executive Officer; he will continue to serve on the Board.
• The company disclosed this event in a Form 8-K filed April 17, 2026 and incorporated Mr. Contreras Lerdo de Tejada’s previously disclosed biographical information from the company’s 2025 and 2026 proxy statements by reference.

Key Details

• Date of announcement: April 13, 2026 (death of CEO).
• Interim CEO effective date: April 16, 2026 (Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada).
• Board action: appointment of an existing director as interim CEO; no Board-approved changes to his compensation at this time.
• Disclosure commitment: if the company enters into or amends any material compensatory arrangement with Mr. Contreras Lerdo de Tejada, it will file an amendment to the Form 8-K to disclose the terms.

Why It Matters

• Leadership changes at the CEO level can affect company strategy, operations and investor confidence; Southern Copper has named an internal director as interim CEO to provide continuity.
• There is no current change to compensation disclosed, and the company has committed to updating investors if any material compensation arrangements are made.
• Investors should monitor future filings and company communications for any permanent CEO appointment, management updates, or impacts to operations and strategy.