SCCO's H1 Copper Output Falls Y/Y: What Lies Ahead for the Stock?

Southern Copper's copper production fell 3.8% year-over-year in H1 2026 to 461,206 tons due to lower ore grades at Peruvian operations. Despite the decline, the company raised its 2026 guidance to 917,000 tons and maintains a strong long-term outlook targeting 1.6 million tons by 2033-2034 through major projects like Tía María, Los Chancas, and Michiquillay, supported by $20.5 billion in planned investments.