XML 24 R48.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.1.9

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS: (Details) | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
--- | --- | ---
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS: |  |
Percentage of ownership interest held by the parent company | 84.60%scco_PercentageOfOwnershipByParent | 82.30%scco_PercentageOfOwnershipByParent

X
- Definition Represents the percentage of stock owned by parent. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | scco_PercentageOfOwnershipByParent
Namespace Prefix: | scco_
Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration