Southern Copper Corporation, a mining company that specializes in copper and other mineral production, has a presence in several South American countries including Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Chile. The company engages in various operations including the mining, smelting, and refining of copper ore as well as the production of molybdenum concentrate and sulfuric acid. It also produces refined gold, silver, and other materials. The company's operations include mining and processing of zinc, copper, molybdenum, silver, gold, and lead. Southern Copper Corporation has several mining operations including the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines in Peru, La Caridad in Mexico, and the Buenavista mine, also in Mexico. Additionally, the company is involved in various exploration projects in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador. The company has been in existence since 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation is a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.