Summary
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) announced a key leadership change in its exploration division via an 8-K filing on April 16, 2025, effective April 10, 2025. Mr. Juan Fernando Nuñez Chávez has been appointed as the new Vice President, Explorations, succeeding Mr. Edgard Corrales. This appointment signifies a continued focus on the company's growth and resource development strategies. Mr. Nuñez Chávez brings extensive experience, with over 40 years in the mining industry, specifically in the exploration of metallic mineral deposits. His long tenure as Explorations Manager at Southern Peru Copper Corporation and his academic background as a Geological Engineer and university professor underscore his deep expertise. While Mr. Corrales is transitioning to an Advising Director of New Projects role within a subsidiary, the elevation of Mr. Nuñez Chávez to this critical position highlights SCCO's commitment to leveraging seasoned talent for future exploration successes and project advancements.
Key Highlights
- 1Juan Fernando Nuñez Chávez appointed as new Vice President, Explorations, effective April 10, 2025.
- 2Mr. Edgard Corrales transitions to Advising Director of New Projects at Southern Peru Copper Corporation, Sucursal del Perú.
- 3Mr. Nuñez Chávez possesses over 40 years of experience in geological engineering and mineral deposit exploration.
- 4He has served as Explorations Manager for Southern Peru Copper Corporation since 2000.
- 5His background includes extensive work in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico.
- 6Mr. Nuñez Chávez holds advanced degrees in Geology and has a strong academic history as a university professor.