| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 27, 2023 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 27, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 1-14066 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3849074 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7310 N. 16th Street |
| Entity Address, Adress Line Two | Suite 135 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Phoenix |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AZ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 85020 |
| City Area Code | 602 |
| Local Phone Number | 264-1375 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SCCO |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001001838 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
