Overview

Porphyry Cu-Mo deposit in the Toquepala district; southern Peru.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Granodiorite porphyry (Paleocene-Eocene)

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Geological Province: Central Andes

Metallogenic Belt: Andean Porphyry Belt

Operator: Southern Copper

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 1960

Source: Southern Copper reports

Last Verified: 2025-12-01

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