SCCO · Southern Copper Corporation

The sudden passing of Mr. Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, who held the critical roles of President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member at Southern Copper Corporation, represents a significant leadership transition. This event creates immediate uncertainty in strategic direction and operations continuity for investors. The Board of Directors has signaled proactive response by planning to appoint a successor or interim CEO in the near future, which could mitigate prolonged disruption. As a key executive overseeing both operational and governance functions, his departure underscores the need for swift succession to maintain stability in a capital-intensive mining industry.