Ilo Smelter improvements
In 1960 the Smelter’s concentrate melting capacity reached 1,400 t/day; In addition, the railway and the industrial port were put into operation in Ilo, Moquegua, Peru. T
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Toquepala Mine in Tacna, Peru
Exploitation of the Toquepala mine in Tacna, Peru A branch was established in Peru, which signed a bilateral agreement with the Peruvian Government for the development and exploitation of the Toquepala mine in Tacna, Peru. The development works of the mine began in 1956, starting operations in 1960 with an initial production capacity of 46,000 t/day.
Founding of SCC
Southern Peru Copper Corporation (“SPCC”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States.