[6-K] BUENAVENTURA MINING CO INC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Compañía de Minas Buenaventura (BVN)

In 3Q25, total direct operations produced 30,894 gold ounces, 4,278,658 silver ounces, 4,874 metric tons of lead, 6,989 metric tons of zinc, and 12,770 metric tons of copper. Average realized prices for the quarter were $3,594/oz for gold, $40.81/oz for silver, $1,903/MT for lead, $2,811/MT for zinc, and $9,989/MT for copper.

Updated 2025 guidance for total direct operations stands at 112.0k–128.0k gold ounces, 14.2M–15.5M silver ounces, 17.2k–19.8k metric tons of lead, 25.7k–29.3k metric tons of zinc, and 53.0k–55.0k metric tons of copper. Mine-level highlights include Yumpag silver production of 2,312,100 ounces and El Brocal copper production of 12,621 metric tons in the quarter.

Insights

Metals & Mining Analyst

Quarter shows solid volumes and pricing; guidance reiterated.

Buenaventura disclosed detailed 3Q25 operating data: total direct operations produced 30,894 oz gold, 4,278,658 oz silver, 4,874 MT lead, 6,989 MT zinc, and 12,770 MT copper. Realized prices were strong for gold at $3,594/oz and silver at $40.81/oz, with copper at $9,989/MT.

Updated 2025 guidance brackets remain explicit: gold 112.0k–128.0k oz, silver 14.2M–15.5M oz, lead 17.2k–19.8k MT, zinc 25.7k–29.3k MT, and copper 53.0k–55.0k MT. Mine contributions such as Yumpag silver (2,312,100 oz) and El Brocal copper (12,621 MT) underpin quarterly output.

The data is operational and informational in nature, without financials or comparative trends in the excerpt. Investment impact depends on future disclosures of costs, grades, and any changes to guidance.

10/17/2025 - 09:43 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October 2025

Commission File Number: 001-14370

COMPANIA DE MINAS BUENAVENTURA S.A.A.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

BUENAVENTURA MINING COMPANY INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

AV. BEGONIAS NO. 415, 19TH FLOOR,

SAN ISIDRO, LIMA, PERU

(Address of principal executive office)  

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Buenaventura Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results for Production and Volume Sold per Metal

Lima, Peru, October 16, 2025 – Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (“Buenaventura” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BVN; Lima Stock Exchange: BUE.LM), Peru’s largest publicly-traded precious metals mining company, today announced 3Q25 results for production and volume sold.

Production per Metal

						Three Months Ended September 30, 2025				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025				2025 Updated Guidance (1)
Gold ounces produced
El Brocal			61.43	%			5,032				15,240				20.0k - 22.0k
Orcopampa			100	%			13,314				39,878				53.0k - 55.0k
Tambomayo			100	%			4,954				10,973				12.5k - 15.5k
Julcani			100	%			2,452				6,416				7.5k - 9.5k
La Zanja			100	%			5,143				13,648				18.0k - 21.0k
San Gabriel (4)			100	%			0				0				1.0k - 5.0k
Total Direct Operations (2)							30,894				86,155				112.0k - 128.0k
Coimolache			40.094	%			14,958				41,450				55.0k - 60.0k
Total incl. Associated (3)							34,950				96,896				126.3k - 143.6k
Silver ounces produced
El Brocal			61.43	%			615,004				1,443,222				1.7M - 1.9M
Uchucchacua			100	%			585,095				1,548,887				2.0M - 2.3M
Yumpag			100	%			2,312,100				6,742,691				8.3M - 8.6M
Orcopampa			100	%			3,827				15,462				-
Tambomayo			100	%			380,818				733,392				0.9M - 1.2M
Julcani			100	%			366,120				1,005,561				1.3M - 1.5M
La Zanja			100	%			15,694				31,575				-
Total Direct Operations (2)							4,278,658				11,520,791				14.2M - 15.5M
Coimolache			40.094	%			68,362				236,850				0.2M - 0.3M
Total incl. Associated (3)							4,068,860				11,059,102				13.6M - 14.9M
Lead metric tons produced
Uchucchacua			100	%			4,055				10,752				14.0k - 16.0k
Tambomayo			100	%			626				1,895				2.4k - 2.8k
Julcani			100	%			193				474				0.8k - 1.0k
Total Direct Operations (2)							4,874				13,121				17.2k - 19.8k
Zinc metric tons produced
Uchucchacua			100	%			6,395				18,539				23.0k - 26.0k
Tambomayo			100	%			594				2,000				2.7k - 3.3k
Total Direct Operations (2)							6,989				20,538				25.7k - 29.3k
Copper metric tons produced
El Brocal			61.43	%			12,621				37,763				53.0k - 55.0k
Julcani			100	%			126				347				-
Tambomayo			100	%			23				52				-
Total Direct Operations (2)							12,770				38,162				53.0k - 55.0k

1. 2025 projections are considered to be forward-looking statements and represent management’s good faith estimates or expectations of future production results as of October 2025.

2. Considers 100% of Buenaventura’s operating units, 100% of La Zanja and 100% of El Brocal.

3. Considers 100% of Buenaventura’s operating units, 100% of La Zanja, 61.43% of El Brocal and 40.094% of Coimolache.

4. 4Q25 targeted production initiation remains unchanged, subject to final permitting and required approvals.

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Volume Sold per Metal

		Three Months Ended September 30, 2025				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
Gold ounces sold
El Brocal			2,555				8,468
Orcopampa			13,776				40,680
Tambomayo			4,564				9,849
Julcani			2,232				5,788
La Zanja			4,910				13,877
Total Direct Operations (1)			28,038				78,661
Coimolache			13,433				38,302
Total incl. Associated (2)			32,438				90,752
Silver ounces sold
El Brocal			513,067				1,182,210
Uchucchacua			730,351				1,787,830
Yumpag			2,130,120				6,374,330
Orcopampa			4,203				17,611
Tambomayo			347,563				663,409
Julcani			354,445				957,142
La Zanja			21,775				68,177
Buenaventura Trading (3)			20,108				59,559
Total Direct Operations (1)			4,121,632				11,110,268
Coimolache			61,683				223,473
Total incl. Associated (2)			3,948,473				10,743,889
Lead metric tons sold
Uchucchacua			3,875				10,293
Yumpag			64				133
Tambomayo			469				1,489
Julcani			178				425
Total Direct Operations (1)			4,586				12,341
Zinc metric tons sold
Uchucchacua			5,563				15,754
Tambomayo			409				1,513
Total Direct Operations (1)			5,973				17,266
Copper metric tons sold
El Brocal			11,813				35,577
Tambomayo			104				283
Julcani			16				37
Buenaventura Trading (3)			2,289				6,584
Total Direct Operations (1)			14,223				42,481

1. Considers 100% of Buenaventura’s operating units, 100% of La Zanja, 100% of El Brocal and 100% of Buenaventura Trading.

2. Considers 100% of Buenaventura’s operating units, 100% of La Zanja, 100% of Buenaventura Trading, 61.43% of El Brocal and 40.094% of Coimolache.

3. Buenaventura Trading is the vehicle through which Buenaventura purchases copper concentrate from Freeport, produced at Cerro Verde — a company in which Buenaventura holds a 19.58% stake. The concentrate is then sold on the spot market by Buenaventura Trading.

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Average realized prices⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

		Three Months Ended September 30, 2025				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
Gold (US$/Oz)			3,594				3,287
Silver (US$/Oz)			40.81				36.08
Lead (US$/MT)			1,903				1,892
Zinc (US$/MT)			2,811				2,710
Copper (US$/MT)			9,989				9,632

1. Considers Buenaventura consolidated figures.

2. Realized prices include both provisional sales and final adjustments for price changes.

Commentary on Operations

Tambomayo:

· 3Q25 gold and silver production was in line with expectations. High-grade oxide ore processing successfully began, as was reported in 2Q25. However, the 2025 production plan has been updated, with part of the high-grade ore initially planned for 2025 production to now be processed in 2026. A higher volume of lead and zinc will be produced in 2025.

· 2025 silver, lead and zinc production guidance has been updated accordingly. 2025 gold guidance remains unchanged.

Orcopampa:

· 3Q25 gold and silver production was in line with expectations. However, 2025 gold production guidance has been revised, as a higher volume of ore will be processed in 4Q25 as compared to the initial plan.

Coimolache:

· Gold and silver production exceeded expectations for 3Q25, as full capacity mine and leach pad production began in early September 2025 due to earlier than expected operating permit approval which was initially expected in late September 2025.

· 2025 gold production guidance has therefore been revised. 2025 silver guidance remains unchanged.

Julcani:

· Gold and copper production at the Julcani mine is gradually increasing as the operation transitions to mining zones richer in these metals, partially offsetting decreased production from the Achilla zone which has historically produced lead and silver.

· 2025 gold and lead guidance remains unchanged; silver guidance has been revised.

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Uchucchacua:

· 3Q25 silver production was in line with expectations, reflecting the revised mine plan the Company initiated in 2Q25. Mining activities during 3Q25 remained focused on polymetallic stopes, a strategic decision that supports ongoing water pumping and ancillary works but which shifts targeted mining to polymetallic stopes, from the prior target of mining bottom-level stopes with higher silver content. Water pumping activities were completed during 3Q25, and ancillary works are expected to conclude in 4Q25. This enables the team to begin to backfilling the mine’s bottom zones with tailings slurry during 4Q25, and access to higher silver-grade areas will be achievable in 2026 as part of the full year mine plan. This process is intended to reduce voids in previously mined areas at the bottom of the mine, enhancing their structural stability and conditioning nearby zones for future operations. These works are expected to be completed by 2Q26.

· 2025 silver and lead production guidance has been updated accordingly. 2025 zinc guidance remains unchanged.

Yumpag:

· Silver production exceeded 3Q25 projections due to higher grades mined during the quarter. This improvement reflects the continued application of the Over-Drift-Fill (ODF) mining method which provides high ore recovery with enhanced selectivity while reducing surface subsidence and the amount of surface tailings, a mining approach that the Company began implementing in 2Q25.

· 2025 production guidance has been updated accordingly.

El Brocal:

· Silver and gold production outperformed expectations in 3Q25, reflecting the Company’s short-term strategy of prioritizing the processing of stockpiles with high precious metals content. During the quarter, the Company processed lead-silver ore previously classified as low grade, which was re-evaluated based on current market conditions and incorporated into the production plan. This material had significant silver content and copper ore throughput was therefore reduced, resulting in a slight decrease in copper production volumes for the quarter.

· 2025 production guidance has been updated accordingly.

Company Description

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is Peru’s largest, publicly traded precious and base metals Company and a major holder of mining rights in Peru. The Company is engaged in the exploration, mining development, processing and trade of gold, silver and other base metals via wholly-owned mines and through its participation in joint venture projects. Buenaventura currently operates several mines in Peru (Orcopampa*, Uchucchacua*, Julcani*, Tambomayo*, La Zanja*, El Brocal and Coimolache).

The Company owns 19.58% of Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, an important Peruvian copper producer (a partnership with Freeport-McMorRan Inc. and Sumitomo Corporation).

(*) Operations wholly owned by Buenaventura.

Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking information (as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that involve risks and uncertainties, including those concerning Cerro Verde’s costs and expenses, results of exploration, the continued improving efficiency of operations, prevailing market prices of gold, silver, copper and other metals mined, the success of joint ventures, estimates of future explorations, development and production, subsidiaries’ plans for capital expenditures, estimates of reserves and Peruvian political, economic, social and legal developments. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s view with respect to Cerro Verde’s future financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors discussed elsewhere in this Press Release.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	COMPAÑÍA DE MINAS BUENAVENTURA S.A.A.
Date: October 16, 2025	By:	/s/ DANIEL DOMÍNGUEZ VERA
	Name:	Daniel Domínguez Vera
	Title:	Market Relations Officer

FAQ

What were BVN's total direct operations production in Q3 2025?

30,894 gold oz, 4,278,658 silver oz, 4,874 MT lead, 6,989 MT zinc, and 12,770 MT copper.

What average realized prices did BVN report for Q3 2025?

Gold $3,594/oz, Silver $40.81/oz, Lead $1,903/MT, Zinc $2,811/MT, Copper $9,989/MT.

What is BVN's 2025 production guidance for direct operations?

Gold 112.0k–128.0k oz, Silver 14.2M–15.5M oz, Lead 17.2k–19.8k MT, Zinc 25.7k–29.3k MT, Copper 53.0k–55.0k MT.

Which BVN mines stood out in Q3 2025?

Yumpag produced 2,312,100 silver oz; El Brocal produced 12,621 copper MT.

What were BVN's gold and silver volumes sold in Q3 2025?

Gold sold (total direct operations): 28,038 oz. Silver sold (total direct operations): 4,121,632 oz.

Does BVN include associated operations in reported totals?

The excerpt provides both total direct operations and totals including associated operations for certain metrics.