Cuajone

Overview

Major porphyry Cu-Mo deposit operated by Grupo Mexico.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Granodiorite porphyry (Paleocene-Eocene)

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Geological Province: Central Andes

Metallogenic Belt: Andean Porphyry Belt

Resources & Operations

Operator: Southern Copper

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 1976

Data Provenance

Source: Southern Copper reports

Last Verified: 2025-12-01