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): July 7, 2004
SOUTHERN PERU COPPER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
1-14066 |
13-3849074 |
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2575 East Camelback Rd. |
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Phoenix, AZ |
85016 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 977-6500
Explanatory Note:
ITEM 5. Other Events
At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on July 22nd, 2004, the Company’s Board was informed of Mr. Jaime Claro’s decision to resign from the Board as a Director, effective July 7, 2004. The Company and the Board expressed its gratitude and recognized Mr. Claro for his valuable services.
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.
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/s/ Armando Ortega, |
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Vice President-Legal and |
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Secretary |
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Date: July 22, 2004
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