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SCCO's H1 Copper Output Falls Y/Y: What Lies Ahead for the Stock?

Southern Copper's copper production fell 3.8% year-over-year in H1 2026 to 461,206 tons due to lower ore grades at Peruvian operations. Despite the decline, the company raised its 2026 guidance to 917,000 tons and maintains a strong long-term outlook targeting 1.6 million tons by 2033-2034 through major projects like Tía María, Los Chancas, and Michiquillay, supported by $20.5 billion in planned investments.

Bitcoin Jumps Above $77,000, Gold Hits 3-Month Highs: Stock Market Today

Stocks steadied Friday as bond yields stabilized, Robinhood and Coinbase surged on CLARITY Act optimism, and gold hit a three-month high.

Shares of copper-related companies are trading higher amid multiple catalysts providing tailwinds for the metal. A weaker dollar, declining London Metal Exchange inventories, and demand confidence stemming from AI-related data center and infrastructure needs are converging to support the red metal's price.

Freeport-McMoRan Stock Hits All-Time High: What's Happening?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) shares are trading higher and touching a new all-time high Friday, extending a strong run as copper-related stocks broadly rally. Here's what you should know.