A key new mine is close to starting up, but delays, permitting hiccups, or early operating problems could keep costs high and leave results weaker than many expect. At the same time, slipping metal quality at several existing mines could make it harder to grow profits even if commodity prices stay friendly.Read more
Buenaventura is lining up new sources of gold and copper as it brings a major new mine online and pushes harder into higher-quality areas of its existing operations. The catch is that permits, construction hiccups, and rising operating costs could derail the expected lift in output and cash generation.Read more
Catalysts About Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA is a precious and base metals producer with a portfolio that includes gold, silver and copper assets, as well as interests in development projects. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Read more
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Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, construction, and operation of mines in Peru, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It explores for gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, and antimony deposits. The company also engages in the exploration, extraction, concentration, smelting, and marketing of polymetallic minerals and metals. In addition, it is involved in electricity transmission and generation; hydroelectric plant operation; and production of manganese sulfate monohydrate, as well as tailings dam management. The company was incorporated in 1953 and is based in Lima, Peru.
