Buenaventura Announces First Quarter 2022 Production and Volume Sold per Metal Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) reported its 1Q22 production results, revealing significant achievements and areas for concern. Key highlights include gold production at Orcopampa (19,031 Oz) and Tambomayo (13,867 Oz), exceeding guidance, while La Zanja underperformed due to haulage issues. Silver production at El Brocal fell below expectations, primarily from low open-pit grades. A landslide at El Brocal resulted in three fatalities, underlining operational risks. Overall, the company remains focused on growth despite the challenges faced.

Positive

• Gold production at Orcopampa and Tambomayo exceeded projections.
• Higher than expected gold grades at Orcopampa contributed to production increases.
• Zinc and lead production showed improvement during the quarter.

Negative

• La Zanja's gold output fell short of projections due to haulage fleet performance.
• Silver production at El Brocal was below projections due to lower open-pit grades.
• A landslide at El Brocal on March 19, 2022, resulted in three fatalities, raising concerns about operational safety.

LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Compañia 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 1Q22 results for production and volume sold.

1Q22 Production per Metal  (100% basis)
	1Q22 (Actual)		2022 Guidance (1) (2)
Gold (Oz.)
Orcopampa	19,031		57k - 65k
Tambomayo	13,867		45k - 50k
La Zanja	5,900		37k - 45k
Coimolache	19,512		75k - 80k
El Brocal	4,350		10k - 13k
Silver (Oz.)
Uchucchacua	0		0
El Brocal	1,059,666		4.2M - 4.8M
Tambomayo	419,396		1.8M - 2.4M
Julcani	661,132		2.2M - 2.5M
Lead (MT)
El Brocal	2,497		7.0k - 10.0k
Uchucchacua	0		0
Tambomayo	2,509		4.0k - 6.0k
Zinc (MT)
El Brocal	8,772		18.0k - 22.0k
Uchucchacua	0		0
Tambomayo	3,543		5.0k - 7.0k
Copper (MT)
El Brocal	10,159		40.0k - 45.0k

1.		2022 outlook projections shown above are considered forward-looking statements and represent management’s good faith estimates or expectations of future production results as of April 2022.
2.		Please consider that this guidance could potentially be adversely impacted due to further effects related to COVID-19.

1Q22 Comments

Tambomayo:

• 1Q22 gold production exceeded first quarter 2022 projections due to a.) gold grade which was higher than anticipated and b.) production from a high-grade pillar which was carried forward from the fourth quarter 2021 to the first quarter 2022.
• 1Q22 silver production was below projections, partially offset by higher zinc and lead production for the quarter.

Orcopampa:

• 1Q22 gold production was above projections for the quarter due to higher than anticipated tonnage and grade

Coimolache:

• 1Q22 gold production was above projections for the quarter primarily due to favorable geological reconciliation of both increased tonnage and grade

La Zanja:

• 1Q22 gold production was below projections for the quarter due to lower than expected haulage fleet performance due to Peru’s rainy season.

Julcani:

• 1Q22 silver production was above projections for the quarter due to higher than anticipated grade.

Uchucchacua:

• Exploration tunneling and diamond drilling continues according to plan with an emphasis on the Nora-Geraldine orebody.
• Yumpag mine development began ramp-up during 1Q22 with a new contractor, also with exploration progressing as planned for the Camila and Tomasa orebodies.

El Brocal:

• Copper, lead and zinc production was in line with expectations for 1Q22.
• Silver production was below projections for the quarter due to lower than expected open pit grades.
• A landslide within the mine’s open pit occurred on March 19, 2022 resulting in the death of 3 workers. The exact cause of the landslide is under further investigation.

1Q22 Payable Volume Sold

1Q22 Volume Sold per Metal (100% basis)
	1Q22 (Actual)
Gold (Oz.)
Orcopampa	19,307
Tambomayo	12,181
La Zanja	5,773
Coimolache	20,586
El Brocal	2,907
Silver (Oz.)
Uchucchacua	18,730
El Brocal	852,933
Tambomayo	351,077
Julcani	636,303
Lead (MT)
El Brocal	2,239
Uchucchacua	0
Tambomayo	2,275
Zinc (MT)
El Brocal	7,256
Uchucchacua	0
Tambomayo	2,922
Copper (MT)
El Brocal	9,697
Realized Metal Prices*
	1Q22 (Actual)
Gold (Oz)	1,896
Silver (Oz)	24.10
Lead (MT)	2,363
Zinc (MT)	4,105
Copper (MT)	9,950
*Buenaventura consolidated figures.

Appendix

1. 1Q22 Production per Metal
	1Q22 (Actual)
Silver (Oz.)
Orcopampa	7,856
La Zanja	23,363
Coimolache	77,195
Lead (MT)
Julcani	99
2. 1Q22 Volume Sold per Metal
	1Q22 (Actual)
Silver (Oz.)
Orcopampa	6,928
La Zanja	21,818
Coimolache	96,634
Lead (MT)
Julcani	76

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).

For a printed version of the Company’s 2019 Form 20-F, please contact the persons indicated above, or download a PDF format file from the Company’s web site.

(*) 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.

Company Website: www.buenaventura.com.pe/ir

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220421006028/en/

Contacts in Lima:

Daniel Dominguez, Chief Financial Officer

(511) 419 2540

Gabriel Salas, Head of Investor Relations

(511) 419 2591 / Gabriel.salas@buenaventura.pe

Contacts in NY:

Barbara Cano

(646) 452 2334

barbara@inspirgroup.com

Source: Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.

FAQ

What were Buenaventura's 1Q22 production results?

In 1Q22, Buenaventura reported significant gold production with Orcopampa at 19,031 Oz and Tambomayo at 13,867 Oz, while La Zanja underperformed.

How did silver production perform in 1Q22?

Silver production at El Brocal was below projections due to lower than expected grades.

What safety incident occurred at Buenaventura in 1Q22?

A landslide at El Brocal on March 19, 2022, resulted in the deaths of three workers.

What are Buenaventura's stock symbols?

Buenaventura is traded under the ticker symbol BVN on the NYSE and BUE.LM on the Lima Stock Exchange.

What were the key challenges faced by Buenaventura in 1Q22?

Challenges included operational difficulties at La Zanja and safety risks highlighted by the landslide incident.