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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 22, 2010)

Filed February 22, 2010For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) announced on February 22, 2010, a significant legal victory regarding union representation at its subsidiary, Industrial Minera México S.A. de C.V. (IMMSA). A Federal Labor Tribunal dismissed an action brought by the Mining Union, upholding a prior Federal Labor Court decision. This ruling confirms the preference of the vast majority of workers at the Nueva Rosita Unit to be represented by the Exploration Union, rather than the Mining Union. This development is crucial for investors as it provides clarity and stability regarding labor relations at a key operational unit. The continued affirmation of worker preference for the Exploration Union across eight of eleven mining units and plants managed by Minera Mexico S.A. de C.V. suggests a more favorable and potentially less disruptive labor environment for SCCO going forward. This reduces uncertainty and supports the company's operational continuity and future production.

Key Highlights

  • 1Federal Labor Tribunal dismissed the Mining Union's challenge.
  • 2Federal Labor Court's decision affirming worker's choice is upheld.
  • 3Majority of workers at Nueva Rosita Unit elected representation by the Exploration Union.
  • 4Exploration Union represents workers from eight out of eleven mining units and plants of Minera Mexico S.A. de C.V.
  • 5This ruling provides labor stability and reduces operational uncertainty for SCCO.
  • 6The decision confirms the shift in worker representation away from the challenging Mining Union.

Frequently Asked Questions

The legal dispute concerned which union would represent the majority of workers at Southern Copper's subsidiary, Industrial Minera México S.A. de C.V. (IMMSA), specifically at the Nueva Rosita Unit. The Mining Union challenged the workers' decision to be represented by the Exploration Union.

A Federal Labor Tribunal dismissed the Mining Union's action, thereby upholding a Federal Labor Court's decision that affirmed the vast majority of workers at the Nueva Rosita Unit had elected to be represented by the Exploration Union.

This outcome provides greater labor stability and reduces operational uncertainty. With the Exploration Union representing workers from a significant majority of IMMSA's mining units and plants (eight out of eleven), it suggests a more settled labor environment, which is beneficial for production and operational continuity.

No, the report indicates that workers from eight of eleven mining units and plants of Minera Mexico S.A. de C.V. are already represented by the Exploration Union, suggesting this is a broader trend of worker preference within the company's Mexican operations.