Key Takeaways FCX's expansion projects aim to boost copper output, backed by a strong financial health.SCCO advances $15B in projects, including Michiquillay and Los Chancas mines in Peru.Both companies balance dividends, cash flow and investments amid market volatility.Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) and Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) are two heavyweights in the copper mining industry. Both operate on a global scale, extracting and processing copper and other metals. Also, both are navigating challenges su ...