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): February 12, 2004
SOUTHERN PERU COPPER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-14066 13-3849074
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer)
jurisdiction of File Number)
Identification No.)
organization)
2575 East Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (602) 977-6500
Item 5. Other Events
On February 12, 2004 the Board of Directors of Southern Peru Copper
Corporation (the "Company") unanimously appointed Mr. Carlos Ruiz Sacristan as
an independent Class A Director. Mr. Ruiz's appointment fills the vacancy on
the Board created by the resignation of Mr. Daniel Tellechea on October 6,
2003.
The Company welcomed Mr. Carlos Ruiz Sacristan, who has a distinguished
professional career.
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.
SOUTHERN PERU COPPER
CORPORATION
By: Armando Ortega,
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Its: Vice President-Legal and
Secretary
Date: February 13, 2004