Hudbay Minerals Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hudbay Minerals (HBM) reported a tragic incident at its Lalor mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba, resulting in a fatality during underground operations on June 19, 2021. The victim was a worker from a service provider who suffered a fall while working at height. No other injuries were reported, and operations at the mine have been suspended pending an investigation. Hudbay expressed deep condolences to the affected family and reiterated its commitment to workforce safety and the goal of zero harm.

On May 17, 2021, Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM) announced the election of ten directors during its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. All nominees were elected, receiving significant shareholder support with percentages of votes for each director ranging from 98.10% to 99.73%. This strong backing highlights investor confidence in the company's leadership. Hudbay operates in the mining sector, primarily producing copper and zinc, with assets in Canada and Peru. The company focuses on sustainable value through the development of high-quality deposits.

Hudbay Minerals reported a net loss of $60.1 million for Q1 2021, a significant drop from last quarter's earnings of $7.4 million. Copper production decreased by 10% compared to the previous quarter, while gold production set a record at 35,500 ounces. Cash costs per pound of copper rose to $1.04. The company reaffirmed its full-year production guidance and announced new capital expenditures to enhance its growth projects, including Pampacancha and New Britannia. Cash and cash equivalents were $310.6 million as of March 31, 2021, down from $439.1 million.

Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM) will host a conference call on May 12, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its first quarter 2021 results. The results will be released on May 11, 2021, and available on the company’s website. Investors can join the call by dialing 1-416-915-3239 or 1-800-319-4610 or by accessing the webcast at www.hudbay.com. Hudbay focuses on mining copper, zinc, gold, and silver in Canada and Peru.

Hudbay Minerals Inc. announced the completion of the final land user agreement for its Pampacancha site, paving the way for pit development activities. The company is on track for first production in Q2 2021, leveraging strong community collaboration. The Pampacancha deposit, located near Hudbay’s Constancia mine, is expected to enhance copper and gold production between 2022 and 2025. Hudbay cautions that forward-looking statements may face risks, including economic factors and Peru's political situation, which could affect timelines and production outcomes.

Hudbay Minerals Inc. announced a positive preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Mason copper project in Nevada, indicating a 27-year mine life with average annual copper production of approximately 140,000 tonnes in the first decade. The after-tax net present value (NPV) at $3.10 per pound copper is $519 million, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 13.7%. The project, with 2.2 billion tonnes of measured and indicated resources, aims for a further exploration to enhance economics. Initial capital costs are estimated at $2.1 billion.

Hudbay has reported significant increases in its mineral reserves, with approximately 170,000 tonnes of contained copper and 360,000 ounces of contained gold added compared to last year. The company anticipates a 36% increase in copper and a 125% increase in gold production by 2023, driven by the Pampacancha and New Britannia projects. Annual copper production at the Constancia mine is set to average 102,000 tonnes over the next eight years. Snow Lake's production is also expected to rise significantly, with gold production projected to exceed 180,000 ounces annually.

Hudbay Minerals announced significant copper intersections at its Copper World project in Arizona. Key drill results include 500 feet of 0.82% copper from hole #035A and 440 feet of 1.38% copper from hole #011. The company has increased its drilling efforts to a total of six rigs to further explore four known deposits. The project demonstrates potential for economic open-pit operations due to shallow mineralization and favorable grades. Hudbay's 2021 exploration budget for Arizona is approximately $10 million.