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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 1, 2018)

Filed March 1, 2018For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) has announced a significant development regarding its San Martin Mine subsidiary in Mexico. After a prolonged strike that began in 2007, the striking workers have voted to elect new union representation by the Federación Nacional de Sindicatos Independientes. This marks a pivotal moment that could lead to the resolution of the labor dispute and the resumption of operations at the San Martin Mine. Investors should monitor the formal recognition of the election results by the Federal Mediation and Arbitration Board. Upon official recognition, SCCO's subsidiary, Industrial Minera Mexico S. A. de C.V. (IMMSA), will be able to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the new union. The successful conclusion of these negotiations would allow for the mine to reopen, potentially impacting SCCO's production levels and financial performance positively.

Key Highlights

  • 1Workers at SCCO's San Martin Mine have voted to elect new union representation.
  • 2The chosen union is the Federación Nacional de Sindicatos Independientes (FNSI).
  • 3This development could lead to the end of a strike that commenced in 2007.
  • 4The company's subsidiary, IMMSA, will negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the FNSI.
  • 5Resumption of operations at the San Martin Mine is contingent upon the Federal Mediation and Arbitration Board's recognition of the election results and successful negotiation of a CBA.

Frequently Asked Questions

The election of new union representation is significant because it provides a pathway to resolving the long-standing labor strike that began in 2007. It allows the company to negotiate with a new union, potentially leading to the resumption of operations at the San Martin Mine.

The FNSI is the newly elected union representative for the striking workers at the San Martin Mine. Industrial Minera Mexico S. A. de C.V. (IMMSA), SCCO's subsidiary, will negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the FNSI.

The next crucial step is for the Federal Mediation and Arbitration Board to issue a ruling recognizing the election results. Following this recognition, IMMSA will negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the FNSI, which is expected to lead to the end of the strike and the resumption of mine operations.

The resumption of operations is dependent on the timely recognition of the election by the Federal Mediation and Arbitration Board and the successful negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement with the FNSI. These timelines are not specified in this filing, so investors should monitor future company announcements and filings for updates.