Southern Copper CEO Oscar Gonzalez Rocha passes; Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada appointed as new CEO

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/

Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, President, CEO and Board member, unexpectedly passed away on April 13, 2026 after a 50-year career.
Board appointed Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada as CEO on April 23, 2026; he continues as a Board member.
No changes to Mr. Contreras Lerdo de Tejada's compensation were approved in connection with the appointment.
Mr. Contreras Lerdo de Tejada's background was previously disclosed in the company's 2025 and 2026 proxy statements.

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Appointed

Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada

Chief Executive Officer

SCCO · SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/

Effective: 2026-04-23
Filed: April 29, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

On April 23, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Mr. Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Departed

Oscar Gonzalez Rocha

President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member

SCCO · SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/

Effective: 2026-04-13
Successor: Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada
Filed: April 29, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

On April 13, 2026, Southern Copper Corporation (the "Company") announced with deep regret the unexpected passing of Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member.

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Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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On April 23, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Mr. Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Oscar Gonzalez Rocha departed as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member at SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/.

Action: passed away
Role: President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member

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On April 13, 2026, Southern Copper Corporation (the "Company") announced with deep regret the unexpected passing of Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member.

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