UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2006
SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware |
| 1-14066 |
| 13-3849074 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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of Incorporation) |
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| Identification Number) |
2575 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85016
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(602) 977-6595
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 4, 2006, Southern Copper Corporation issued a press release announcing that it has priced an additional offering pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933 of US$400 million 7.500% coupon Notes due 2035. The transaction is expected to close on May 9, 2006.
A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed with this report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit |
| Description of Exhibit |
99.1 |
| Press release by Southern Copper Corporation dated May 4, 2006 announcing the pricing of new issuance of debt securities. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ José N. Chirinos |
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| José N. Chirinos |
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| Its: | Comptroller |
Date: May 4, 2006
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
| Press release by Southern Copper Corporation dated May 4, 2006 announcing the pricing of new issuance of debt securities. |
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