Change in Asset Retirement Obligations
Southern Copper Change in Asset Retirement Obligations remained flat by 0.0% to -$6.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.6%, from -$6.10M to -$6.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Asset Retirement Obligations shows a downward trend with a 7.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Increases often reflect expanded mining footprints or updated regulatory requirements for environmental remediation.
Detailed definition
This metric reflects the periodic adjustment to the estimated liability for future site reclamation and environmental cl...
Peer comparison
Specific to the extractive industry; peers report similar adjustments based on mine life and environmental regulations.
scco_change_in_aroHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $17.90M | $16.40M | $26.10M | -$24.40M | -$24.00M |
| YoY Change | — | -8.4% | +59.1% | -193.5% | +1.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Southern Copper's change in asset retirement obligations?
- Southern Copper (SCCO) reported change in asset retirement obligations of -$6.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Southern Copper's change in asset retirement obligations changed year-over-year?
- Southern Copper's change in asset retirement obligations increased by 1.6% year-over-year, from -$6.10M to -$6.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Southern Copper's change in asset retirement obligations?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Southern Copper's change in asset retirement obligations has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $17.90M to -$24.00M.
- What does change in asset retirement obligations mean?
- Changes in the estimated cost to clean up and close mining sites in the future.