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DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS: (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023
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Percentage of ownership interest held by the parent company | 88.90%

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