Hudbay Minerals Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hudbay Minerals (TSX, NYSE: HBM) will host a conference call on August 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2022 results. A news release with the results will be available on August 8, 2022. Investors can participate in the call by dialing 1-416-915-3239 or 1-800-319-4610, and a webcast will be available on the company’s website. Hudbay specializes in the production of copper, gold, silver, zinc, and holds multiple mining operations across Canada and Peru, with a focus on sustainable growth.

Hudbay Minerals (TSX, NYSE: HBM) announced the closure of its 777 mine in Flin Flon, Manitoba, after 18 years of production due to depleted reserves. The mine's operations concluded with the last ore hoisted, and closure activities are now underway. Hudbay plans to transition personnel and equipment to its Lalor mine in Snow Lake, which has a projected annual gold production of over 180,000 ounces with competitive cash costs. This transition underscores Hudbay's commitment to continued exploration in northern Manitoba while implementing stringent environmental management during the decommissioning process.

Hudbay announced the results of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Copper World Complex in Arizona. The two-phase mine plan has an after-tax net present value (NPV) of $1.296 billion at a copper price of $3.50 per pound, yielding an 18% internal rate of return (IRR). Phase I, with a 16-year mine life, projects annual copper production of 86,000 tonnes at cash costs of $1.15 per pound, while Phase II extends mine life to 44 years with production increasing to 101,000 tonnes annually. The project is designed to reduce emissions and support U.S. copper supply.

Hudbay Minerals (HBM) has received a positive ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona concerning its Copper World project. The court found that Copper World and Rosemont are not linked under NEPA, allowing the Army Corps of Engineers to proceed without including Copper World in its NEPA review. The decision supports Hudbay's motion to dismiss lawsuits challenging the Clean Water Act permit for Rosemont. Hudbay is advancing early site works and aims to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for Copper World by Q2 2022, projecting a robust economic outlook for the project.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a split decision regarding the Rosemont copper project, affirming a prior ruling that found the U.S. Forest Service made incorrect assumptions in its environmental impact assessment. Hudbay Minerals will continue to pursue its Copper World project, which has identified additional copper deposits and involves a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The PEA is expected to reveal positive economics for this project, focusing on a two-phase mine plan, with the results due in Q2 2022.

On May 10, 2022, Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX, NYSE: HBM) announced that all eleven nominated directors were elected during its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders. The detailed voting results indicate strong support for most nominees, with percentages of votes in favor generally exceeding 92%. Notably, David Smith received a lower approval percentage of 79.13%. Hudbay operates in mining, focusing on copper, zinc, and precious metals, with assets spanning Canada and Peru.

Hudbay Minerals (TSX, NYSE: HBM) reported its Q1 2022 financial results, showing copper production of 24,702 tonnes and gold production of 53,956 ounces. Cash costs for copper rose to $1.11 per pound, driven by inflation and reduced production in Peru due to COVID-19 and maintenance periods. Net earnings were $63.8 million or $0.24 per share, but adjusted earnings per share dropped to $0.02, impacted by inventory buildup and lower sales volumes. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, emphasizing ongoing operational efficiencies.

Hudbay Minerals Inc. (NYSE: HBM) announced that Matthew Taylor, Executive Director of Metallurgy Technical Services, has received the 2022 Mineral Processor of the Year Award from the Canadian Mineral Processors. This award recognizes Taylor's significant contributions to the Snow Lake and New Britannia processing strategy, including the implementation of an innovative flotation circuit at New Britannia. The company, which operates polymetallic mines and projects in Canada and Peru, continues to focus on sustainable value creation through resource management.