---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-22-033893"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SCCO"
cik: "0001001838"
company_name: "SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/"
filed_at: "2022-03-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-26T22:36:03.802640+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Southern Copper's Cuajone mine operations paralyzed after illegal occupation of water reservoir

## Summary
- Community group illegally occupied Viña Blanca reservoir, cutting water supply to Cuajone mine.
- Operations disrupted since Feb 10, 2022; water supply halted on Feb 28 and again after temporary restoration.
- Group used violent tactics including blocking railroad at R2 tunnel since Feb 10.
- SPCC denies land usurpation claims; states legal mining concessions granted by Peruvian State in 1951.
- SPCC appealed to Peruvian Government and National Police to restore rule of law and water access.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-22-033893
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SCCO
- cik: 0001001838
- company_name: SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/
- filed_at: 2022-03-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1001838/000110465922033893/0001104659-22-033893-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1001838/000110465922033893/tm229374d1_8k.htm

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