TOP 10 – LEADERS IN MINING

TITLE: CEO COMPANY: SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION MARKET CAP: US $ 185BN FOUNDED: 1952

Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada became the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Copper Corporation in April 2026, assuming the leadership role following the unexpected passing of long-time CEO Oscar González Rocha. Leonardo, who has served on the company’ s Board of Directors since May 2021, continues to maintain his board seat alongside his executive responsibilities. Before taking the helm as CEO, Leonardo accumulated extensive operational and strategic experience across the natural resources sector. He joined Americas Mining Corporation in 2018, served as President of copper producer ASARCO beginning in 2019 and held key executive leadership roles overseeing commercial and supply chain operations. As CEO of Southern Copper, Leonardo focuses on providing executive continuity, preserving operational excellence and guiding the major global copper producer through its next phase of growth across key assets in Mexico and Peru.

Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada CEO Southern Copper Corporation

46 October 2026