Southern Copper Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended of March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $1,841.1 million compared to $1,583.9 million a year ago. Operating income was $773.3 million compared to $570.4 million a year ago. Income before income tax was $704.4 million compared to $485.3 million a year ago. Net Income attributable to the company was $470.7 million compared to $314.4 million a year ago. Basic and diluted net income attributable to the company's common shareholders was $0.61 compared to $0.41 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $649.8 million compared to $490.1 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $939.4 million compared to $722.3 million a year ago. Capital investments were $295.7 million compared to $245.6 million a year ago



Copper production decreased 4.2% in first quarter of18 when compared with first quarter of 2017, principally due to a lower production at the Buenavista SX-EW plant. Silver mine production increased by 3.9% in first quarter of 2018 when compared with first quarter of 2017.