SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2003
SOUTHERN PERU COPPER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14066 13-3849074
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
organization)
2575 East Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (602) 977-6500
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On May 30, 2003 Southern Peru Copper Corporation (the "Company") issued a
press release regarding the election of 15 directors and the ratification of
PricewaterhouseCoppers, as independent accountants. The press release is annexed
as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and by this reference incorporated herein and
made a part hereof.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SOUTHERN PERU COPPER CORPORATION
By: /s/ Oscar Gonzalez Rocha
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Its: President
Date: June 9, 2003
Exhibit Index
99.1 Press release issued by Southern Peru Copper Corporation (the
"Company") dated May 30, 2003, announcing the election of 15
directors and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoppers, as
independent accountants.