Hudbay Minerals Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hudbay Minerals (TSX, NYSE: HBM) has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with ENGIE Energía Perú to provide 100% renewable energy for its Constancia operations in Peru, effective January 1, 2026. This contract is expected to reduce the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from its 2021 baseline, helping meet its goal of a 50% reduction by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The agreement ensures a consistent energy supply, with costs based on actual usage, avoiding penalties for lower consumption. Additionally, Hudbay will receive Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) as proof of its carbon-neutral energy consumption. This strategic move aligns with Hudbay's commitment to sustainability and positions it favorably for future environmental targets.

Hudbay Minerals and Copper Mountain Mining Corporation have finalized an agreement for Hudbay to acquire all shares of Copper Mountain, creating a significant Americas-focused copper mining entity. This consolidation positions the new company as the third largest copper producer in Canada, with an estimated production of over 150,000 tonnes annually. The deal is designed to unlock US$30 million a year in operational efficiencies, enhance diversification, and capitalize on existing assets in Canada, Peru, and the United States. Each Copper Mountain shareholder will receive 0.381 Hudbay shares per share held, representing a 23% premium. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2023, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Hudbay Minerals Inc. (HBM), a diversified mining company, is set to hold a conference call on May 9, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its first quarter results for 2023. The company will issue a news release with these results on May 8, 2023. Investors and interested parties can access the call via a webcast or by dialing 1-416-915-3239 or 1-800-319-4610. Hudbay operates significant mining assets across North and South America, including the Constancia operations in Peru and Snow Lake operations in Canada. The firm aims to create sustainable value by developing long-life deposits while benefiting local communities. More details can be found on Hudbay’s official website.

Hudbay Minerals (TSX, NYSE: HBM) announced the formal acceptance of its surrender of the Section 404 Clean Water Act permit for the former Rosemont project. The Army Corps of Engineers confirmed that no waters of the U.S. were found on the property, negating the need for the permit. State permitting for the Copper World project is progressing, with key approvals received. Phase I of the Copper World project is set for a 16-year operation on private lands, and a pre-feasibility study is anticipated in mid-2023. Hudbay plans to initiate a joint venture process following state permit receipt, aiming to enhance project financing and design.

Hudbay Minerals announced a robust production outlook for the next three years, projecting a 23% increase in copper production to an average of 110,000 tonnes annually from the Constancia operations. Gold production from Snow Lake is set to surpass 190,000 ounces, reflecting a 30% rise from 2022. Exploration activities are intensifying in Peru and Manitoba, focusing on expanding reserves. The company also reported normalized inventory levels following logistical improvements in Peru. Current reserve estimates indicate substantial copper and gold resources, supporting positive long-term growth prospects.