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Get filing alertsSouthern Copper prices $1.25B bond offering at 5.35% to fund Tia Maria project
Filed June 17, 2026 · Period ending June 16, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Company priced $1.25 billion of 10-year senior unsecured notes at 5.350% fixed rate in a registered public offering, expected to close June 24, 2026.
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Net proceeds will fund development of the Tia Maria copper project in Peru, capital expenditures at the Peruvian branch, and general corporate purposes including working capital.
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Summary
Southern Copper announced it has priced a substantial $1.25 billion bond offering, issuing 10-year senior unsecured notes at a 5.350% fixed interest rate. The transaction represents a significant capital raise through the public debt markets, with closing expected around June 24, 2026.
For retail investors, this signals the company is moving forward aggressively with its Tia Maria copper project in Peru, a long-delayed development that has faced regulatory and community opposition in the past. The proceeds will also support ongoing capital expenditures and working capital needs at the Peruvian operations. The 5.35% rate reflects current market conditions for investment-grade copper producers.
Watch for updates on Tia Maria project milestones and permitting progress, as this represents a major capital commitment. Also monitor whether the additional debt materially changes the company's leverage ratios in upcoming quarterly reports.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The net proceeds from this offering will be used by Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Perú, our Peruvian branch (“SPCC”), for the development of the Tia Maria project, the financing of the capital expenditure program of SPCC, and/or for general corporate purposes of SPCC, including but not limited to working capital (and expenses due in the short term).
The $1.25 billion in net proceeds will fund the Tia Maria project development, the Peruvian branch's capital expenditure program, and general corporate purposes including working capital. This signals significant investment in the Tia Maria copper project and ongoing operations.
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