Southern Copper Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $1,723.7 million against $1,676.5 million a year ago. Operating income was $696.7 million against $692.6 million a year ago. Interest income was $4.4 million against $1.8 million a year ago. Net income was $370.7 million or $0.48 per share basic and diluted against $402.8 million or $0.52 per share basic and diluted a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported net sales of $5,402.1 million against $4,790.2 million a year ago. Operating income was $2,257.7 million against $1,788.9 million a year ago. Interest income was $9.8 million against $4.0 million a year ago. Net income was $1,253.7 million or $1.62 per share basic and diluted against $1,018.6 million or $1.31 per share basic and diluted a year ago.