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News for Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (BVN) centers on its role as Peru’s largest publicly traded precious and base metals company and a major holder of mining rights in Peru. Official releases and Form 6-K filings provide regular updates on exploration, mining development, processing and trade of gold, silver and other base metals across its wholly owned mines and joint venture operations.
Visitors to this BVN news page can expect recurring coverage of quarterly and year-to-date results, including production volumes and sales for gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc. Buenaventura frequently publishes detailed tables by mine for operations such as Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Julcani, Tambomayo, La Zanja, El Brocal and Coimolache, along with commentary on mine plans, throughput and guidance revisions.
Another key news theme is project and capital allocation updates. The company highlights San Gabriel, a new gold operation in Moquegua described as its new flagship project, reporting milestones such as the first dore bar produced during commissioning tests and capital expenditures on the processing plant, filtered tailings storage facility and mine development. Releases also cover regulatory milestones, such as operating permits for Coimolache’s Tantahuatay leach platform and leach pad expansions.
Investors following BVN news will also see announcements about its 19.58% stake in Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, dividend receipts from that stake, and the activities of Buenaventura Trading, which purchases copper concentrate produced at Cerro Verde and sells it on the spot market. Regular earnings conference call invitations and Analyst and Investor Day announcements provide additional context and access points for those tracking Buenaventura’s operating and financial performance over time.
Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) has requested a temporary suspension of mining and ore processing at its Uchucchacua mine to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. This follows a local community strike that began on September 13, 2021. The suspension aims to preserve cash flow and reduce fixed costs, while prioritizing underground exploration and optimizing mining processes. Buenaventura plans to gradually restart operations post achieving necessary improvements, without significant impact on projected cash flows for 2021 and 2022.
Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) reported its 3Q21 production figures, showing significant gold and silver output. For gold, 3Q21 production was led by Yanacocha with 65,220 ounces and Orcopampa with 15,547 ounces. Total gold production for 9M21 reached 30,663 ounces at Orcopampa, while silver production totaled 3.7 million ounces overall. The company updated its 2021 guidance, projecting gold production between 40k-45k ounces for Orcopampa and a total of 315k ounces from Yanacocha. The company also adjusted silver output guidance to between 5.4M and 6.0M ounces for El Brocal.
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A (NYSE: BVN) is set to hold its Third Quarter 2021 earnings conference call on October 29, 2021, at 10:00 AM ET. Financial results will be released on October 28, 2021. Participating in the call will be CEO Leandro García Raggio and senior management, discussing the company's financial and operating results. Buenaventura operates several mines in Peru and is a key player in precious metals, holding significant stakes in Minera Yanacocha and Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde. For more information, visit www.buenaventura.com.
Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) announced a strike initiated by the local community surrounding its Uchucchacua mine on September 13, 2021, which has led to the suspension of mine operations due to blocked access. The community claims violations of agreements from 2012 and 2018, despite Buenaventura's assertion of compliance. The Company has proposed meetings for dialogue and expects potential negative impacts on Q3 results if unresolved. Ongoing maintenance activities continue, with plans to adjust operations as needed.
Compañia de Minas Buenaventura (NYSE: BVN), Peru's largest precious metals mining company, reported significant growth for 2Q21 and the first half of 2021. Key highlights include:
- 2Q21 EBITDA from direct operations rose to US$ 66.9 million, a 153% increase from US$ 26.4 million in 2Q20.
- Net income hit US$ 37.5 million, reversing a US$ 15.6 million loss in 2Q20.
- Total revenues increased 146% to US$ 240.9 million.
The company also boosted exploration spend and strengthened its cash position to US$ 255.2 million.
Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) reported its 2Q21 production results, indicating strong performance in gold and silver outputs. Key stats include:
- Gold production totaled 9,130 oz from Orcopampa, 17,964 oz from Tambomayo, and 66,563 oz from Yanacocha.
- Silver output reached 1,268,082 oz from Uchucchacua and 1,603,208 oz from El Brocal.
- Updated 2021 guidance includes gold targets of 40k-45k oz for Orcopampa and 315k oz for Yanacocha.
- For silver, the company expects 6.0M-7.0M oz from Uchucchacua.
Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) has successfully issued senior unsecured notes totaling US$550 million due in 2026 with a 5.500% coupon rate. The notes are guaranteed by several subsidiaries and were offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and outside the US under Regulation S. CEO Leandro Garcia stated that proceeds will fully prepay a claim with SUNAT, enhancing the Company's credit profile, extending maturities, and reducing financing costs. This issuance reflects investor confidence in Buenaventura and Peru’s economic recovery.
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) is scheduled to hold its Second Quarter 2021 earnings conference call on August 3, 2021, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The results will be disclosed on August 2, 2021, after market close. The call will include insights from CEO Leandro García Raggio and the senior management team. Buenaventura is Peru's largest publicly traded precious metals company, involved in mining and processing gold, silver, and other metals, with significant stakes in major mining operations.
Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, with the SEC on April 30, 2020. The report includes the Company’s audited financial statements and is accessible on its website or the SEC's site. Buenaventura is Peru's largest publicly-traded precious metals company, actively engaged in mining, processing, and exploration of precious metals, operating various mines in Peru and holding significant stakes in other mining operations.
Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) reported a significant turnaround for 1Q21. EBITDA from direct operations soared to US$ 38.2 million, recovering from a loss of US$ 6.7 million in 1Q20. Adjusted EBITDA, including associated companies, jumped 508% to US$ 182.9 million, while net income reached US$ 16.4 million, rebounding from a net loss of US$ 68.6 million in the prior year. The company enhanced exploration spending to US$ 9.3 million, up from US$ 6.0 million in 2020. Buenaventura's cash position stood at US$ 225.4 million.