Hudbay Provides Annual Reserve and Resource Update and Production Outlook
- 16% increase in copper production projected over the next three years.
- Acquisition of Copper Mountain makes Hudbay the fourth largest copper producer and fifth largest gold producer in Canada.
- Constancia's mine life extended to 2041 with additional mining phase.
- Snow Lake's mine life maintained until 2038 with increased gold production.
- Exploration activities in Peru and Snow Lake to expand mineral reserves.
- Development of access drift at 1901 deposit in Snow Lake for optimal mining method.
- De-risking Copper World with enhanced pre-feasibility study.
- Exploration of Flin Flon tailings reprocessing for critical minerals and precious metals.
- Option agreement with Marubeni for exploration projects near Flin Flon processing facilities.
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Insights
Observing Hudbay Minerals Inc.'s recent update, we can infer that the company's strategic moves are likely to influence its market position. A 16% increase in copper production and a stable gold production forecast are indicative of growth, which could potentially drive investor confidence. The extension of mine life at Constancia and sustained operations at Snow Lake suggest a long-term view on resource management, which is often well-received by the market as it implies stability and potential for consistent returns.
Moreover, the acquisition of Copper Mountain, making Hudbay the fourth largest copper producer in Canada, could also be a significant value proposition, given copper's importance in various industries, including the growing electric vehicle sector. The diversification of Hudbay's portfolio with gold exposure adds a hedge against copper price volatility. This could be seen as a strategic move to balance the portfolio and mitigate risks associated with commodity price fluctuations.
While the company's exploration activities and operational enhancements point towards a proactive approach to resource management, investors should consider the inherent risks of mining operations, such as regulatory changes, environmental considerations and commodity price volatility. However, Hudbay's focus on tier-one mining jurisdictions may mitigate some geopolitical risks.
The extension of the Constancia mine's life to 2041 and the maintenance of Snow Lake's mine life until 2038 are key indicators of Hudbay's resource optimization capabilities. The conversion of mineral resources to reserves, particularly in the high-grade Pampacancha zones, is a testament to successful exploration and geotechnical work. This not only secures the company's production outlook but also showcases its technical expertise in effectively managing and extending the life of its assets.
Furthermore, the development of the access drift at the 1901 deposit and the de-risking of Copper World post-pre-feasibility study are critical steps towards resource development. The potential reprocessing of Flin Flon tailings for critical minerals extraction demonstrates Hudbay's commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, which can be appealing to environmentally conscious investors.
Investors should note that mining operations are capital intensive and the success of exploration programs, such as the largest annual exploration at Snow Lake, is not guaranteed. However, Hudbay's strategy to leverage its track record of exploration success may bode well for future resource additions and operational longevity.
The environmental implications of Hudbay's operations and exploration activities are significant, especially considering the potential tailings reprocessing at Flin Flon. By focusing on metallurgical test work and early economic evaluation, Hudbay is positioning itself to potentially produce critical minerals and precious metals while reducing its environmental footprint. This aligns with the growing industry trend towards sustainable mining practices and could resonate with investors who prioritize environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.
The company's engagement with local communities, particularly in advancing drill permitting for exploration properties near Constancia, reflects an understanding of the importance of community relations in mining operations. This proactive approach to community engagement is important for maintaining social license to operate and can mitigate risks associated with community opposition.
Investors should be aware of the regulatory and environmental challenges that accompany mining activities. However, Hudbay's commitment to reducing its environmental impact through initiatives like the Flin Flon tailings reprocessing may provide a competitive advantage in an industry that is increasingly scrutinized for its environmental practices.
- Consolidated copper production is expected to average 153,000i tonnes per year over the next three years, representing a
16% increase from 2023 and demonstrating Hudbay’s strong and stable operating portfolio with three long-life operations in tier-one mining jurisdictions in the Americas. - Strong complementary gold exposure with consolidated gold production expected to average 272,500i ounces per year over the next three years, reflecting strong production in Manitoba and a contribution from Pampacancha high grade gold zones.
- Enhanced operating platform with the recent acquisition of Copper Mountain, positioning Hudbay as the fourth largest copper producer and the fifth largest gold producer in Canada in 2023ii.
- Constancia’s expected mine life extended by three years to 2041 as a result of mineral reserve conversion and the addition of a further mining phase at the Constancia pit.
- Snow Lake’s expected mine life maintained until 2038 with average annual gold production of 185,000i ounces expected over the next three years.
- Exploration activities in Peru focused on advancing drill permitting for highly prospective satellite properties near Constancia.
- Commenced largest annual exploration program in Snow Lake consisting of geophysical surveys and drill campaigns testing the newly acquired Cook Lake claims, former Rockcliff properties and near-mine exploration at Lalor.
- Developing access drift at the 1901 deposit in Snow Lake, located within 1,000 metres from the underground ramp to the Lalor mine, with a focus on confirming the optimal mining method for the base metal and gold lenses and converting inferred mineral resources in the gold lenses to mineral reserves.
- Continuing to de-risk Copper World after enhanced pre-feasibility study published in 2023 and remaining state level permits expected in 2024.
- Advancing Flin Flon tailings reprocessing opportunities through metallurgical test work and early economic evaluation to potentially produce critical minerals and precious metals while reducing the environmental footprint.
- Entered into an option agreement with Marubeni Corporation relating to three exploration projects located near Hudbay’s Flin Flon processing facilities.
TORONTO, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) today released its annual mineral reserve and resource update and issued new three-year production guidance. All amounts are in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.
“Our updated mineral reserve estimates and three-year production outlook demonstrate Hudbay’s high-quality operating platform with annual production of more than 150,000 tonnes of copper and 270,000 ounces of gold from three long-life mines located in tier-one mining friendly jurisdictions in the Americas,” said Peter Kukielski, Hudbay’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We saw strong reserve conversion in Peru after successful geotechnical work confirmed the addition of another mining phase at Constancia, extending the mine life to 2041, and we continued to progress drill permitting activities for the high-potential exploration satellites in Peru. Manitoba exploration efforts are focused on advancing the largest geophysical and drilling program in our history in Snow Lake to test the newly acquired land claims for another anchor deposit and extend the mine life well beyond 2038. Our Copper Mountain mine has a robust copper production profile over its 21-year mine life as reflected in the recent technical report. We already have a resilient operating platform delivering stable copper production and complementary gold production, and we expect to continue to add to our robust production outlook by leveraging our proven track record of delivering value through exploration and development as we advance our quality pipeline of growth assets.”
Constancia Operations
Constancia is Hudbay’s
Hudbay continues to mine the high-grade Pampacancha satellite deposit located approximately six kilometres from the Constancia processing plant. Mining at the Pampacancha pit commenced in 2021 and is expected to extend until the third quarter of 2025, resulting in continued higher copper and gold production over this period. Annual production at the Constancia operations is expected to average approximately 101,000i tonnes of copper and 62,000i ounces of gold over the next three years.
Current mineral reserves and resources (exclusive of reserves) for Constancia and Pampacancha as of January 1, 2024 are summarized below.
| Constancia Operations Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimates1,2,3,4,5 | Tonnes | Cu Grade (%) | Mo Grade (g/t) | Au Grade (g/t) | Ag Grade (g/t) | |
| Constancia Reserves | ||||||
| Proven | 465,600,000 | 0.260 | 78 | 0.038 | 2.63 | |
| Probable | 61,600,000 | 0.212 | 64 | 0.034 | 2.24 | |
| Total Proven and Probable - Constancia | 527,200,000 | 0.254 | 76 | 0.037 | 2.59 | |
| Pampacancha Reserves | ||||||
| Proven | 20,000,000 | 0.542 | 128 | 0.330 | 5.44 | |
| Probable | 500,000 | 0.157 | 295 | 0.111 | 1.98 | |
| Total Proven and Probable - Pampacancha | 20,500,000 | 0.533 | 132 | 0.324 | 5.36 | |
| Total Proven and Probable | 547,700,000 | 0.265 | 78 | 0.048 | 2.69 | |
| Constancia Resources | ||||||
| Measured | 78,400,000 | 0.213 | 74 | 0.039 | 2.20 | |
| Indicated | 93,100,000 | 0.224 | 90 | 0.040 | 1.98 | |
| Inferred – Open Pit | 29,700,000 | 0.233 | 68 | 0.056 | 2.58 | |
| Inferred – Underground | 6,500,000 | 1.200 | 69 | 0.140 | 8.62 | |
| Pampacancha Resources | ||||||
| Inferred | 700,000 | 0.149 | 65 | 0.098 | 2.71 | |
| Total Measured and Indicated | 171,500,000 | 0.219 | 83 | 0.039 | 2.08 | |
| Total Inferred | 36,900,000 | 0.402 | 68 | 0.072 | 3.65 | |
Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.
1 Mineral resources are exclusive of mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
2 Mineral resource estimates are based on resource pit design and do not include factors for mining recovery or dilution.
3 The open pit mineral resources are estimated using a minimum NSR cut-off of
4 Mineral reserves are estimated using a minimum NSR cut-off of
5 Long-term metal prices of
Maria Reyna and Caballito Exploration
Hudbay controls a large, contiguous block of mineral rights with the potential to host satellite mineral deposits in close proximity to the Constancia processing facility, including the past producing Caballito property and the highly prospective Maria Reyna property. The company commenced early exploration activities at Maria Reyna and Caballito after completing a surface rights exploration agreement with the community of Uchucarcco in August 2022. A drill permit application was submitted for the Maria Reyna property in November 2023, and a similar application for the Caballito property is planned for the first half of 2024. In parallel, Hudbay continues to advance community engagement activities. Surface mapping and geochemical sampling confirm that both Caballito and Maria Reyna host sulfide and oxide rich copper mineralization in skarns, hydrothermal breccias and large porphyry intrusive bodies, as shown in Figure 1.
Snow Lake Operations
Hudbay’s
Infill drilling at Lalor in 2023 resulted in the successful conversion of high value gold material from inferred resources to mineral reserves. There remains another 1.4 million ounces of gold contained in inferred resources in Snow Lake that have the potential to maintain strong annual gold production levels beyond 2030 and further extend the mine life in Snow Lake. The company is advancing an access drift at the nearby 1901 deposit to enable infill drilling aimed at converting the inferred mineral resources in the gold lenses to mineral reserves.
The Snow Lake mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates include the copper-gold WIM deposit, the gold-rich 3 Zone and the zinc-rich Watts, Pen II and Talbot deposits, which have the potential to provide feed for the Stall and New Britannia processing facilities and further extend the life of the Snow Lake operations. Hudbay is also conducting geophysical and drilling programs on the newly acquired land in Snow Lake, including the Cook Lake claims and the former Rockcliff claims, as discussed further below.
Hudbay has been executing a multi-phased gold strategy in Snow Lake since 2019, which has resulted in increased annual gold production from optimization initiatives, including higher processing capacity and gold recoveries since the start-up of the New Britannia mill in late 2021. As a result, annual gold production from Snow Lake increased from 69,657 ounces in 2020 to 146,233 ounces in 2022, New Britannia’s first full year of production. The New Britannia mill achieved record throughput levels averaging 1,650 tonnes per day in 2023, exceeding its design capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day, which contributed to record annual gold production of 187,363 ounces in 2023. Annual gold production from Snow Lake is expected to average 185,000i ounces over the next three years, in line with 2023 levels.
Current mineral reserves and resources (exclusive of reserves) for Lalor, 1901 and other Snow Lake satellite deposits as of January 1, 2024 are summarized below.
| Lalor Mine and 1901 Deposit Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimates1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | Tonnes | Au Grade (g/t) | Zn Grade (%) | Cu Grade (%) | Ag Grade (g/t) | |
| Gold Zone Reserves | ||||||
| Proven – Lalor | 3,263,000 | 5.5 | 0.73 | 0.59 | 29.6 | |
| Proven – 1901 | 102,000 | 2.8 | 1.33 | 1.00 | 19.2 | |
| Probable – Lalor | 3,678,000 | 4.5 | 0.37 | 1.22 | 22.1 | |
| Probable – 1901 | 52,000 | 1.7 | 0.44 | 1.88 | 5.4 | |
| Total Proven and Probable - Gold | 7,096,000 | 4.9 | 0.55 | 0.93 | 25.3 | |
| Base Metal Zone Reserves | ||||||
| Proven – Lalor | 4,406,000 | 2.8 | 5.17 | 0.41 | 30.2 | |
| Proven – 1901 | 1,154,000 | 2.3 | 8.31 | 0.31 | 25.4 | |
| Probable – Lalor | 649,000 | 1.9 | 4.63 | 0.35 | 35.1 | |
| Probable – 1901 | 264,000 | 0.8 | 11.45 | 0.31 | 28.1 | |
| Total Proven and Probable – Base Metal | 6,474,000 | 2.5 | 5.93 | 0.38 | 29.8 | |
| Total Gold and Base Metal Zone Reserves | ||||||
| Proven and Probable – Lalor | 11,997,000 | 4.0 | 2.46 | 0.70 | 27.8 | |
| Proven and Probable – 1901 | 1,573,000 | 2.1 | 8.12 | 0.40 | 24.8 | |
| Total Proven and Probable (Gold and Base Metal) | 13,570,000 | 3.8 | 3.12 | 0.67 | 27.4 | |
| Gold Zone Resources | ||||||
| Inferred – Lalor | 2,979,000 | 4.3 | 0.24 | 1.68 | 25.7 | |
| Inferred – 1901 | 1,605,000 | 5.4 | 0.30 | 0.84 | 16.5 | |
| Total Inferred - Gold | 4,584,000 | 4.7 | 0.26 | 1.39 | 22.5 | |
| Base Metal Zone Resources | ||||||
| Inferred – Lalor | 710,000 | 1.7 | 5.34 | 0.38 | 31.6 | |
| Inferred – 1901 | 334,000 | 1.6 | 5.58 | 0.22 | 30.9 | |
| Total Inferred – Base Metal | 1,044,000 | 1.7 | 5.42 | 0.33 | 31.4 | |
| Total Gold and Base Metal Zone Resources | ||||||
| Inferred – Lalor | 3,689,000 | 3.6 | 6.28 | 1.69 | 21.8 | |
| Inferred – 1901 | 1,939,000 | 4.8 | 1.21 | 0.74 | 19.0 | |
| Total Inferred (Gold and Base Metal) | 5,628,000 | 4.0 | 4.53 | 1.36 | 20.8 | |
Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.
1 Mineral resources are exclusive of mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
2 Mineral resources do not include factors for mining recovery or dilution.
3 Base metal mineral resources are estimated based on the assumption that they would be processed at the Stall concentrator while gold mineral resources are estimated based on the assumption that they would be processed at the New Britannia concentrator.
4 Long-term metal prices of
5 Long-term metal prices of
6 Lalor mineral reserves and resources are estimated using NSR cut-off ranging from C
7 Individual stope gold grades at Lalor were capped at 10 grams per tonne. This capping method resulted in an approximate
8 1901 mineral reserves and resources are estimated using a minimum NSR cut-off of C
| Snow Lake Regional Deposits - Gold Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimates1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | Tonnes | Au Grade (g/t) | Zn Grade (%) | Cu Grade (%) | Ag Grade (g/t) | |
| Probable Reserves | ||||||
| WIM | 2,450,000 | 1.6 | 0.25 | 1.63 | 6.3 | |
| 3 Zone | 660,000 | 4.2 | - | - | - | |
| Total Probable (Gold) | 3,110,000 | 2.2 | 0.20 | 1.28 | 5.0 | |
| Inferred Resources | ||||||
| New Britannia | 2,750,000 | 4.5 | - | - | - | |
| Birch | 570,000 | 4.4 | - | - | - | |
| Total Inferred (Gold) | 3,320,000 | 4.5 | - | - | - | |
Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.
1 Mineral resources are exclusive of mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
2 Mineral resources do not include factors for mining recovery or dilution.
3 Gold mineral resources are estimated based on the assumption that they would be processed at the New Britannia concentrator.
4 Long-term metal prices of
5 WIM mineral reserves assume processing recoveries of
6 3 Zone mineral reserves assume processing recoveries of
7 New Britannia mineral resource estimates have been reported at a minimum true width of 1.5 metres and with a cut-off grade varying from 2 grams per tonne (at the lower part of New Britannia) to 3.5 grams per tonne (at the upper part of New Britannia).
| Snow Lake Regional Deposits – Base Metal Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimates1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | Tonnes | Au Grade (g/t) | Zn Grade (%) | Cu Grade (%) | Ag Grade (g/t) | |
| Indicated Resources | ||||||
| Pen II | 470,000 | 0.3 | 8.89 | 0.49 | 6.8 | |
| Talbot | 2,190,000 | 2.1 | 1.79 | 2.33 | 36.0 | |
| Total Indicated (Base Metals) | 2,660,000 | 1.8 | 3.04 | 2.01 | 30.9 | |
| Inferred Resources | ||||||
| Watts | 3,150,000 | 1.0 | 2.58 | 2.34 | 31.0 | |
| Pen II | 130,000 | 0.3 | 9.81 | 0.37 | 6.8 | |
| Talbot | 2,450,000 | 1.9 | 1.74 | 1.13 | 25.8 | |
| Total Inferred (Base Metals) | 5,730,000 | 1.3 | 2.39 | 1.78 | 28.3 | |
Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.
1 Mineral resources are exclusive of mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
2 Mineral resources do not include factors for mining recovery or dilution.
3 Base metal mineral resources are estimated based on the assumption that they would be processed at the Stall concentrator.
4 Watts and Pen II mineral resources were initially estimated using metal price assumptions that vary marginally over the assumptions used to estimate mineral resources at Lalor. In the Qualified Person’s opinion, the combined impact of these small variations does not have any impact on the mineral resource estimates.
5 Watts mineral resources are estimated using a minimum NSR cut-off of C
6 Pen II mineral resources are estimated using a minimum NSR cut-off of C
7 The above resource estimates table includes
2024 Snow Lake Exploration Program
The planned 2024 exploration program is Hudbay’s largest Snow Lake program in the company’s history and consists of modern geophysical programs and multi-phased drilling campaigns:
- Modern geophysics program – A majority of the newly acquired Cook Lake and former Rockcliff claims have been untested by modern deep geophysics, which was the discovery method for the Lalor deposit. A large geophysics program is currently underway consisting of surface electromagnetic surveys using cutting-edge techniques that enable the team to detect targets at depths of almost 1,000 metres below surface.
- Multi-phased drilling program – The winter 2024 surface drill program is underway with eight drill rigs that are currently focused on testing the deep extensions of the gold and copper zones at Lalor and completing follow up drilling at the Lalor Northwest target, as shown in Figure 3. The drill rigs will be relocated to the Cook Lake and Rockcliff claims later in the 2024 season to test additional geophysical targets.
The goal of the 2024 exploration program is to test mineralized extensions of the Lalor deposit and to find a new anchor deposit within trucking distance of the Snow Lake processing infrastructure, which has the potential to extend the life of the Snow Lake operations beyond 2038.
Advancing Access to the 1901 Deposit
The 1901 deposit was discovered by Hudbay in 2019 and is located within 1,000 metres of the existing underground haulage ramp to Lalor. The deposit consists of a series of zinc and gold-rich lenses that were defined by surface drilling and pre-feasibility studies conducted between 2019 and 2021. In early 2024, the company commenced the development of an access drift from the existing Lalor ramp, which is expected to enable underground drill platforms for diamond drilling to further confirm the optimal mining method to extract the base metal and gold lenses and to convert the inferred mineral resources in the gold lenses to mineral reserves. The 1901 development and exploration drift program is expected to take place over 2024 and 2025. For further information, please see Figure 4.
Copper Mountain Mine
Current mineral reserve estimates at the Copper Mountain mine total 367 million tonnes at
As detailed in the technical report, the mine plan contemplates average annual copper production of 46,500 tonnes in the first five years, 45,000 tonnes in the first ten years and 37,000 tonnes over the 21-year mine life. The updated mine plan represents an approximate
Hudbay’s mine plan for Copper Mountain is based on a revised resource model that was constructed using the same methods applied at the Constancia, Copper World and Mason deposits. There exists significant upside potential for reserve conversion and extending mine life beyond 21 years through an additional 140 million tonnes of measured and indicated resources at
Since completing the acquisition of Copper Mountain in June 2023, Hudbay has been focused on advancing its plans to stabilize the Copper Mountain mine over the next few years to improve reliability and drive sustainable long-term value. This includes increasing mining activities by remobilizing the idle mining fleet from 14 trucks to 28 trucks, accelerating stripping to access higher grades, and improving mill throughput and recoveries with a more consistent ore feed grade and several planned mill enhancement projects. The new technical report filed in December 2023 reflects Hudbay's base case stabilization plan.
Current mineral reserves and resources (exclusive of reserves) for Copper Mountain as of January 1, 2024 are summarized below.
| Copper Mountain Mine Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimates1,2,3,4,5,6 | Tonnes | Cu Grade (%) | Au Grade (g/t) | Ag Grade (g/t) | |
| Reserves | |||||
| Proven | 195,000,000 | 0.27 | 0.12 | 0.8 | |
| Probable | 172,000,000 | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0.6 | |
| Total proven and probable | 367,000,000 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.7 | |
| Resources | |||||
| Measured | 41,000,000 | 0.21 | 0.09 | 0.7 | |
| Indicated | 97,000,000 | 0.21 | 0.11 | 0.7 | |
| Total measured and indicated | 138,000,000 | 0.21 | 0.10 | 0.7 | |
| Inferred | 371,000,000 | 0.25 | 0.13 | 0.6 | |
Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.
1 Mineral resource estimates are exclusive of mineral reserves. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability.
2 Mineral reserves are reported using an NSR cut-off value of
3 Long term metal prices of
4. Long term metal prices of
5 Mineral resource estimate tonnes and grades constrained to a Lerch Grossman revenue factor 1 pit shell.
6 Mineral reserve and resource estimates presented on a
3-Year Production Outlook
The consolidated copper and gold production guidance demonstrates the continued strong growth from the successful completion of brownfield investments in Peru and Manitoba and the enhanced operating platform with the acquisition of Copper Mountain. Consolidated copper production over the next three years is expected to average 153,000i tonnes, representing an increase of
Peru’s three-year production guidance reflects continued higher copper and gold grades from Pampacancha into the third quarter of 2025. Mill ore feed throughout 2024 and 2025 is expected to revert to the typical one-third from Pampacancha and two-thirds from Constancia until the depletion of Pampacancha, unlike 2023 when a majority of the ore feed was from Pampacancha in the second half of the year. Gold production reflects a smoothing of Pampacancha high grade gold zones over the 2023 to 2025 period as additional high grade areas were mined in 2023 ahead of schedule, resulting in gold production exceeding 2023 guidance levels, and other high grade areas being deferred to 2025. Total expected gold production in Peru over the 2023 to 2025 period is higher than previous expectations with 2025 gold production now expected to total 80,000i, compared to 58,500i ounces in the company’s previous guidance.
Manitoba’s three-year production guidance reflects continued strong gold production levels averaging 185,000i ounces per year as the Snow Lake operations have achieved steady levels after the successful refurbishment and optimization of the New Britannia mill, the completion of the Stall mill recovery improvement program and the improvement in the quality of ore production and operating efficiencies at the Lalor mine. The production guidance anticipates Lalor operating at 4,500 tonnes per day and an increase in New Britannia mill throughput to 1,800 tonnes per day starting in 2024 given the mill has been consistently operating above its 1,500 tonnes per day nameplate capacity. Zinc production is expected to decline over the next three years as the Lalor mine continues to prioritize higher grade gold and copper zones.
British Columbia’s three-year production guidance reflects sequentially higher annual copper production as a result of the implementation of several improvement initiatives as part of the company’s stabilization plan. The Copper Mountain production guidance ranges in 2024 and 2025 are wider than typical ranges and coincide with the operation ramp up activities over the stabilization period. Copper production at the Copper Mountain mine is expected to increase by
| 3-Year Production Outlook Contained Metal in Concentrate and Doré1 | 2024 Guidance | 2025 Guidance | 2026 Guidance | |
| Peru | ||||
| Copper | tonnes | 98,000 - 120,000 | 94,000 - 115,000 | 80,000 - 100,000 |
| Gold | ounces | 76,000 - 93,000 | 70,000 - 90,000 | 15,000 - 25,000 |
| Silver | ounces | 2,500,000 - 3,000,000 | 2,700,000 - 3,300,000 | 1,500,000 - 1,900,000 |
| Molybdenum | tonnes | 1,250 - 1,500 | 1,200 - 1,600 | 1,500 - 1,900 |
| Manitoba | ||||
| Gold | ounces | 170,000 - 200,000 | 170,000 - 200,000 | 170,000 - 200,000 |
| Zinc | tonnes | 27,000 - 35,000 | 25,000 - 33,000 | 18,000 - 24,000 |
| Copper | tonnes | 9,000 - 12,000 | 8,000 - 12,000 | 10,000 - 14,000 |
| Silver | ounces | 750,000 - 1,000,000 | 800,000 - 1,100,000 | 800,000 - 1,100,000 |
| British Columbia2 | ||||
| Copper | tonnes | 30,000 - 44,000 | 30,000 - 45,000 | 44,000 - 54,000 |
| Gold | ounces | 17,000 - 26,000 | 24,000 - 36,000 | 24,000 - 29,000 |
| Silver | ounces | 300,000 - 455,000 | 290,000 - 400,000 | 450,000 - 550,000 |
| Total | ||||
| Copper | tonnes | 137,000 - 176,000 | 132,000 - 172,000 | 134,000 - 168,000 |
| Gold | ounces | 263,000 - 319,000 | 264,000 - 326,000 | 209,000 - 254,000 |
| Zinc | tonnes | 27,000 - 35,000 | 25,000 - 33,000 | 18,000 - 24,000 |
| Silver | ounces | 3,550,000 - 4,455,000 | 3,790,000 - 4,800,000 | 2,750,000 - 3,550,000 |
| Molybdenum | tonnes | 1,250 - 1,500 | 1,200 - 1,600 | 1,500 - 1,900 |
| 1 Metal reported in concentrate and doré is prior to smelting and refining losses or deductions associated with smelter terms. 2 Represents | ||||
Copper World Project
The
In September 2023, Hudbay released its enhanced pre-feasibility study (“PFS”) for Copper World reflecting the results of further technical work on Phase I of the project. Phase I has a mine life of 20 years, which is four years longer than the Phase I mine life that was presented in the PEA, largely due to an increase in the capacity for tailings and waste deposition as a result of optimizing the site layout. Phase II is expected to involve an expansion on to federal lands with a significantly longer mine life and enhanced project economics. Phase II would be subject to the federal permitting process and was not included in the PFS results.
The first key state permit required for Copper World, the Mined Land Reclamation Plan, was initially approved by the Arizona State Mine Inspector in October 2021 and was subsequently amended to reflect a larger private land project footprint. This approval was challenged in state court, but the challenge was dismissed in May 2023. In late 2022, Hudbay submitted the applications for an Aquifer Protection Permit and an Air Quality Permit to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Hudbay expects to receive these two outstanding state permits in 2024.
Based on the PFS, Phase I contemplates average annual copper production of 85,000 tonnes over a 20-year mine life, at average cash costs and sustaining cash costs of
At a copper price of
Copper World is one of the highest-grade open pit copper projects in the Americasiv with proven and probable mineral reserves of 385 million tonnes at
Current mineral reserves and resources (exclusive of reserves) for the Copper World project as of January 1, 2024 are summarized below.
| Copper World Project Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimates1,2,3,4,5,6 | Tonnes | Cu Grade (%) | Soluble Cu Grade (%) | Mo Grade (g/t) | Au Grade (g/t) | Ag Grade (g/t) |
| Reserves | ||||||
| Proven | 319,400,000 | 0.54 | 0.11 | 110 | 0.03 | 5.7 |
| Probable | 65,700,000 | 0.52 | 0.14 | 96 | 0.02 | 4.3 |
| Total Proven and Probable Reserves | 385,100,000 | 0.54 | 0.12 | 108 | 0.02 | 5.4 |
| Resources – Flotation | ||||||
| Measured | 424,000,000 | 0.39 | 0.04 | 150 | 0.02 | 4.1 |
| Indicated | 191,000,000 | 0.36 | 0.06 | 125 | 0.02 | 3.5 |
| Total Measured and Indicated (Flotation) | 615,000,000 | 0.38 | 0.05 | 142 | 0.02 | 3.9 |
| Inferred | 192,000,000 | 0.35 | 0.07 | 117 | 0.01 | 3.1 |
| Resources – Leach | ||||||
| Measured | 159,000,000 | 0.28 | 0.20 | - | - | - |
| Indicated | 70,000,000 | 0.26 | 0.20 | - | - | - |
| Total Measured and Indicated (Leach) | 229,000,000 | 0.27 | 0.20 | - | - | - |
| Inferred | 83,000,000 | 0.26 | 0.19 | - | - | - |
| Total Measured and Indicated | 844,000,000 | 0.35 | 0.09 | 104 | 0.01 | 2.9 |
| Total Inferred | 275,000,000 | 0.32 | 0.11 | 82 | 0.01 | 2.2 |
Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.
1 Mineral resource estimates are exclusive of mineral reserves. CIM definitions were followed for the estimation of mineral resources. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
2 Long term metal prices of
3 Mineral reserve estimates are limited to the portion of the measured and indicated resource estimates scheduled for milling and included in the financial model of the Copper World PFS.
3 Mineral resources are constrained within a computer-generated pit using the Lerchs-Grossman algorithm.
4 Mineral resource estimates were reported using a
5 Long-term metals prices of
6 Estimate of the mineral reserve does not account for marginal amounts of historical small-scale operations in the area that occurred between 1870 and 1970 and is estimated to have extracted approximately 200,000 tonnes, which is within rounding approximations of the current reserve estimates.
Mason Project
The Mason project is a
The Mason PEA was completed in April 2021 and contemplates a 27-year mine life with average annual copper production of approximately 140,000 tonnes over the first ten years of full production. At a copper price of
Since 2021, the company completed a geophysical program and additional drilling at Mason, while continuing to focus on local stakeholder engagement. For the first time since Hudbay acquired the Mason project, Hudbay initiated a drill program in September 2023 to test satellite deposits which confirmed the occurrence of high-grade skarn mineralization near the historical mines potentially amenable to open pit mining but of limited spatial extent. Hudbay is currently compiling and analyzing the results from the 2023 drilling. Additional metallurgical studies are underway with the objective of further enhancing the project economics.
Current mineral resource estimates for Mason as of January 1, 2024 are summarized below.
| Mason Project Mineral Resource Estimates1,2,3,4,5 | Tonnes | Cu Grade (%) | Mo Grade (g/t) | Au (g/t) | Ag Grade (g/t) | |
| Measured | 1,417,000,000 | 0.29 | 59 | 0.031 | 0.66 | |
| Indicated | 801,000,000 | 0.30 | 80 | 0.025 | 0.57 | |
| Total Measured and Indicated | 2,219,000,000 | 0.29 | 67 | 0.029 | 0.63 | |
| Inferred | 237,000,000 | 0.24 | 78 | 0.033 | 0.73 | |
Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.
1 Mineral resource estimates that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
2 Mineral resource estimates do not include factors for mining recovery or dilution.
3 Metal prices of
4 Mineral resources are estimated using a minimum NSR cut-off of
5 Mineral resources are based on resource pit designs containing measured, indicated, and inferred mineral resources.
Llaguen Project
The Llaguen project is a
After completing an initial mineral resource estimate in November 2022, Hudbay initiated preliminary technical studies, including metallurgical test work as well as geotechnical and hydrogeological studies, which are expected to be incorporated into a preliminary economic assessment for the Llaguen project. Additional exploration drilling is warranted on the Llaguen property to test the areas of the deposit that remain open and the several untested geophysical targets in the area to fully define the regional extent of the mineralization. The current mineral resource is also surrounded by a large halo of low grade hypogene copper mineralization, not currently included in the mineral resource estimate, but for which metallurgical test work could assess the potential for economic sulfide heap leaching via commercially available technologies.
Current mineral resource estimates for Llaguen as of January 1, 2024 are summarized below.
| Llaguen Mineral Resource Estimates1,2,3,4,5,6 | Metric Tonnes | Cu (%) | Mo (g/t) | Au (g/t) | Ag (g/t) | CuEq (%) |
| Indicated Global (>= | 271,000,000 | 0.33 | 218 | 0.033 | 2.04 | 0.42 |
| Including Indicated High-grade (>= | 113,000,000 | 0.49 | 261 | 0.046 | 2.73 | 0.60 |
| Inferred Global (>= | 83,000,000 | 0.24 | 127 | 0.024 | 1.47 | 0.30 |
| Including Inferred High-grade (>= | 16,000,000 | 0.45 | 141 | 0.038 | 2.60 | 0.52 |
Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.
1 CIM definitions were followed for the estimation of mineral resources. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
2 Mineral resources are reported within an economic envelope defined by a pit shell optimization algorithm. This pit shell is defined by a revenue factor of 0.33 assuming operating costs adjusted from Hudbay’s Constancia open pit operation.
3 Long-term metal prices of
4 Metal recovery estimates assume that this mineralization would be processed at a combination of facilities, including copper and molybdenum flotation.
5 Copper-equivalent (“CuEq”) grade is calculated assuming
6 Specific gravity measurements were estimated by industry standard laboratory measurements.
Flin Flon Opportunities
Unlocking Value Through Tailings Reprocessing
Hudbay is advancing studies to evaluate the opportunity to reprocess Flin Flon tailings where more than 100 million tonnes of tailings have been deposited for over 90 years from the mill and the zinc plant. Please refer to Figure 5 for an aerial view of the tailings facility. The studies are evaluating the potential to use the existing Flin Flon concentrator, which is currently on care and maintenance after the closure of the 777 mine in 2022, with flow sheet modifications to reprocess tailings to recover critical minerals and precious metals while creating environmental and social benefits for the region. The company is completing metallurgical test work and an early economic study to evaluate the tailings reprocessing opportunity.
- Zinc plant tailings – Hudbay operated a hydrometallurgical zinc facility where high grade critical minerals and precious metals were deposited for more than 25 years. Hudbay is currently completing a confirmatory drill program over this facility.
- Mill tailings – Initial confirmatory drilling completed in 2022 indicated higher zinc, copper and silver grades than predicted from historical mill records while confirming the historical gold grade. In 2023, Hudbay advanced metallurgical test work and evaluated metallurgical technologies, including the signing of a test work co-operation agreement with Cobalt Blue Holdings (“COB”) examining the use of COB technology to treat Flin Flon mill tailings. Initial results from preliminary roasting test work were encouraging in converting more than
90% of pyrite into pyrrhotite and low-carbon sulphur, and the project has been advanced to the next stage of testing. - Reducing environmental footprint – The tailings reprocessing opportunity is expected to reduce acid-generating properties of the tailings, which would improve the environmental impacts through higher quality water in the tailings facility and reduce the need for long-term water treatment.
Marubeni Flin Flon Exploration Partnership
In March 2024, Hudbay entered into an option agreement (the “Marubeni Option Agreement”) with Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”), pursuant to which Hudbay has granted Marubeni’s wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary an option to acquire a
Upon successful completion of Marubeni’s earn-in obligations and the exercise of the option, a joint venture will be formed to hold the selected projects with Hudbay, acting as operator, holding an
Qualified Person and NI 43-101
The technical and scientific information in this news release related to the company’s material mineral projects has been approved by Olivier Tavchandjian, P. Geo, Senior Vice President, Exploration and Technical Services. Mr. Tavchandjian is a qualified person pursuant to NI 43‑101 (as defined below). Additional details on the company’s material mineral projects, including a year-over-year reconciliation of reserves and resources for all of our material projects except for Copper Mountain, is included in Hudbay's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “AIF”), which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
The Mason PEA is preliminary in nature, includes inferred resources that are considered too speculative to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves and there is no certainty the preliminary economic assessments will be realized.
Note to United States Investors
This news release has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of United States securities laws. Canadian reporting requirements for disclosure of mineral properties are governed by the Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
For this reason, information contained in this news release containing descriptions of the company’s mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by United States companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. For further information on the differences between the disclosure requirements for mineral properties under the United States federal securities laws and NI 43-101, please refer to the company’s AIF, a copy of which has been filed under Hudbay’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and the company’s Form 40-F, a copy of which will be filed under Hudbay’s profile on EDGAR at www.edgar.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. All information contained in this news release, other than statements of current and historical fact, is forward-looking information. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “budget”, “guidance”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “strategy”, “target”, “intends”, “objective”, “goal”, “understands”, “anticipates” and “believes” (and variations of these or similar words) and statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” “occur” or “be achieved” or “will be taken” (and variations of these or similar expressions). All of the forward-looking information in this news release is qualified by this cautionary note.
Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the company's production, cost and capital and exploration expenditure guidance, expectations regarding reductions in discretionary spending and capital expenditures, the ability of the company to stabilize and optimize the Copper Mountain mine operation and achieve operating synergies, the fleet production ramp up plan and the accelerated stripping strategies at the Copper Mountain site, the ability of the company to complete business integration activities at the Copper Mountain mine, the estimated timelines and pre-requisites for sanctioning the Copper World project and the pursuit of a potential minority joint venture partner, expectations regarding the permitting requirements for the Copper World project (including expected timing for receipt of such applicable permits), the expected benefits of Manitoba growth initiatives, including the advancement of the development and exploration drift at the 1901 deposit; the anticipated use of proceeds from the flow-through financing completed during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company's future deleveraging strategies and the company's ability to deleverage and repay debt as needed, expectations regarding the company's cash balance and liquidity, the company's ability to increase the mining rate at Lalor, the anticipated benefits from completing the Stall recovery improvement program, expectations regarding the ability to conduct exploration work and execute on exploration programs on its properties and to advance related drill plans, including the advancement of the exploration program at Maria Reyna and Caballito, the ability to continue mining higher-grade ore in the Pampacancha pit and the company's expectations resulting therefrom, expectations regarding the ability for the company to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the company's evaluation and assessment of opportunities to reprocess tailings using various metallurgical technologies, expectations regarding the prospective nature of the Maria Reyna and Caballito properties, the anticipated impact of brownfield and greenfield growth projects on the company's performance, anticipated expansion opportunities and extension of mine life in Snow Lake and the ability for Hudbay to find a new anchor deposit near the company's Snow Lake operations, anticipated future drill programs and exploration activities and any results expected therefrom, anticipated mine plans, anticipated metals prices and the anticipated sensitivity of the company's financial performance to metals prices, events that may affect its operations and development projects, anticipated cash flows from operations and related liquidity requirements, the anticipated effect of external factors on revenue, such as commodity prices, estimation of mineral reserves and resources, mine life projections, reclamation costs, economic outlook, government regulation of mining operations, and business and acquisition strategies. Forward-looking information is not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking information is based on, among other things, opinions, assumptions, estimates and analyses that, while considered reasonable by the company at the date the forward-looking information is provided, inherently are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information.
The material factors or assumptions that Hudbay has identified and were applied in drawing conclusions or making forecasts or projections set out in the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to:
- the ability to achieve production, cost and capital guidance;
- the ability to achieve discretionary spending reductions without impacting operations;
- no significant interruptions to the company’s operations due to social or political unrest in the regions Hudbay operates, including the navigation of the complex environment in Peru;
- no interruptions to the company’s plans for advancing the Copper World project, including with respect to timely receipt of applicable permits;
- the ability for Hudbay to successfully complete the integration and optimization of the Copper Mountain operations, achieve operating synergies and develop and maintain good relations with key stakeholders;
- the ability to execute on the company’s exploration plans, including but not limited to (a) the potential ramp up of exploration in respect of the Maria Reyna and Caballito properties and (b) the ongoing Manitoba exploration strategies with respect to extending the mine life at the Snow Lake operations and deferring reclamation activities;
- the ability to advance drill plans;
- the success of mining, processing, exploration and development activities;
- the scheduled maintenance and availability of Hudbay’s processing facilities;
- the accuracy of geological, mining and metallurgical estimates;
- anticipated metals prices and the costs of production;
- the supply and demand for metals Hudbay produces;
- the supply and availability of all forms of energy and fuels at reasonable prices;
- no significant unanticipated operational or technical difficulties;
- the execution of the company’s business and growth strategies, including the success of its strategic investments and initiatives;
- the ability to achieve the company’s objectives and targets with respect to its environmental and climate change initiatives;
- the availability of additional financing;
- the ability to deleverage and repay debt as needed;
- the ability to complete projects on time and on budget and other events that may affect the company’s ability to develop its projects;
- the timing and receipt of various regulatory and governmental approvals;
- the availability of personnel for the company’s exploration, development and operational projects and ongoing employee relations;
- maintaining good relations with the employees at the company’s operations;
- maintaining good relations with the labour unions that represent certain of the company’s employees in Manitoba and Peru;
- maintaining good relations with the communities in which the company operates, including the neighbouring Indigenous communities and local governments;
- no significant unanticipated challenges with stakeholders at the company’s various projects;
- no significant unanticipated events or changes relating to regulatory, environmental, health and safety matters;
- no contests over title to the company’s properties, including as a result of rights or claimed rights of Indigenous peoples or challenges to the validity of the company’s unpatented mining claims;
- the timing and possible outcome of pending litigation and no significant unanticipated litigation;
- certain tax matters, including, but not limited to current tax laws and regulations, changes in taxation policies and the refund of certain value added taxes from the Canadian and Peruvian governments; and
- no significant and continuing adverse changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets (including commodity prices and foreign exchange rates).
The risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information may include, but are not limited to, risks related to the ongoing business integration of Copper Mountain and the process for designing, implementing and maintaining effective internal controls for Copper Mountain, the failure to effectively complete the integration and optimization of the Copper Mountain operations or to achieve anticipated operating synergies, political and social risks in the regions Hudbay operates, including the navigation of the complex political and social environment in Peru, risks generally associated with the mining industry and the current geopolitical environment, including future commodity prices, currency and interest rate fluctuations, energy and consumable prices, supply chain constraints and general cost escalation in the current inflationary environment, risks related to the renegotiation of collective bargaining agreements with the labour unions representing certain of the company’s employees in Manitoba and Peru, uncertainties related to the development and operation of the company's projects, the risk of an indicator of impairment or impairment reversal relating to a material mineral property, risks related to the Copper World project, including in relation to permitting, project delivery and financing risks, risks related to the Lalor mine plan, including the ability to convert inferred mineral resource estimates to higher confidence categories, dependence on key personnel and employee and union relations, risks related to political or social instability, unrest or change, risks in respect of Indigenous and community relations, rights and title claims, operational risks and hazards, including the cost of maintaining and upgrading the company's tailings management facilities and any unanticipated environmental, industrial and geological events and developments and the inability to insure against all risks, failure of plant, equipment, processes, transportation and other infrastructure to operate as anticipated, compliance with government and environmental regulations, including permitting requirements and anti-bribery legislation, depletion of the company's reserves, volatile financial markets and interest rates that may affect the company's ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, the failure to obtain required approvals or clearances from government authorities on a timely basis, uncertainties related to the geology, continuity, grade and estimates of mineral reserves and resources, and the potential for variations in grade and recovery rates, uncertain costs of reclamation activities, the company's ability to comply with its pension and other post-retirement obligations, the company's ability to abide by the covenants in its debt instruments and other material contracts, tax refunds, hedging transactions, as well as the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the company’s most recent Annual Information Form and under the heading “Financial Risk Management” in the company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Should one or more risk, uncertainty, contingency or other factor materialize or should any factor or assumption prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Hudbay does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this news release or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
About Hudbay
Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.
Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.
The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.
For further information, please contact:
Candace Brûlé
Vice President, Investor Relations
(416) 814-4387
investor.relations@hudbay.com
Figure 1: Hudbay’s Satellite Properties Near Constancia in Peru
The highly prospective Maria Reyna property and the past producing Caballito property are located within trucking distance of the Constancia processing infrastructure and have the potential to host satellite mineral deposits. Surface mapping and geochemical sampling confirm that both Caballito and Maria Reyna host sulfide and oxide rich copper mineralization in skarns, hydrothermal breccias and large porphyry intrusive bodies.
Figure 2: Hudbay Expanded Land Package in Snow Lake
Hudbay increased its land package in Snow Lake by
Figure 3: Lalor 2024 Winter Drill Program
A winter 2024 surface drill program is currently underway at Lalor focused on completing follow-up drilling from the first step-out drill program in 2023. The drill rigs continue to test the down-plunge extensions of Lalor and the Lalor Northwest target.
Figure 4: 1901 Development and Exploration Drift
The 1901 deposit is located within 1,000 metres of the existing underground ramp at the Lalor mine in Snow Lake. The deposit consists of a series of zinc and gold-rich lenses that were defined by drilling and pre-feasibility studies conducted over the 2019 to 2021 period. In early 2024, Hudbay commenced the development of an underground drift to access to the 1901 deposit for exploration and future mine development.
Figure 5: Aerial View of Flin Flon Tailings Facility
Hudbay advancing early economic studies on the potential for tailings reprocessing in Flin Flon where more than 100 million tonnes of material were deposited over 90 years until completion of mining activities in 2022.
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i Calculated using the mid-point of the guidance range. All production estimates reflect the Copper Mountain mine on a
ii Sourced from Wood Mackenzie, Global Copper Investment Horizon Outlook report, 2023 actual production for Canadian based mining companies.
iii Cash costs and sustaining cash costs are non-IFRS financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further details on why Hudbay believes cash costs are a useful performance indicator, please refer to the company's most recent management's discussion and analysis for the period ended December 31, 2023.
iv Sourced from S&P Global, August 2023 and based on greenfield, open pit porphyry projects with reserves located in the Americas with average life-of-mine annual copper production of more than 65,000 tonnes.
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