Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA
NYSE:BVN
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a PE-based company operating in Metals & Mining industry. The company is headquartered in San Isidro, Lima. Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a Peru-based company primarily engaged in the mining industry. The firm and its subsidiaries focus on the exploration, extraction, concentration, smelting, and commercialization of polymetallic minerals and metals. Their key product is monohydrate manganese sulphate, which is a mineral compound. The firm's segments include: Production and sale of minerals; Construction, development and exploration of projects; Generation and transmission of energy; Insurance brokerage; Leasing of mining concessions; Investments in shares; and Industrial activities. The firm operates the Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Julcani, and Tambomayo mines. Additionally, the Company owns interests in various mines and operates hydroelectric power plants.
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a PE-based company operating in Metals & Mining industry. The company is headquartered in San Isidro, Lima. Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a Peru-based company primarily engaged in the mining industry. The firm and its subsidiaries focus on the exploration, extraction, concentration, smelting, and commercialization of polymetallic minerals and metals. Their key product is monohydrate manganese sulphate, which is a mineral compound. The firm's segments include: Production and sale of minerals; Construction, development and exploration of projects; Generation and transmission of energy; Insurance brokerage; Leasing of mining concessions; Investments in shares; and Industrial activities. The firm operates the Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Julcani, and Tambomayo mines. Additionally, the Company owns interests in various mines and operates hydroelectric power plants.
Copper Production: Copper output for 2025 was 52,400 tons, down 8% year-on-year as the company focused on processing higher precious metal content stockpiles.
Gold & Silver Production: Gold production dropped 18% YoY to 121,000 ounces, while silver production edged up 1% to 15.6 million ounces, in line with expectations.
Profit Surge: Net income for 2025 soared to $830 million from $416 million a year earlier, boosted by a $157.3 million asset sale.
Strong Cash & Dividends: Year-end cash stood at $530 million; Board approved a $0.99 per share dividend, with total dividends over the past 12 months reaching $1.35 per share.
San Gabriel Ramp-Up: San Gabriel reached 99% completion; 2026 gold production guidance is 48,000-55,000 ounces as ramp-up continues, with throughput expected to stabilize at 2,000 tons/day in Q3 2026.
CapEx Increase: 2025 CapEx guidance was revised upward to $385–415 million, mainly due to San Gabriel project needs, surprising analysts.
2026 Outlook: Revenue expected at $1.8–2 billion and EBITDA at $800 million–$1 billion, assuming strong commodity prices.
Asset Sales Under Review: Strategic reviews of select mines continue, but asset sales are being reconsidered given higher precious metal prices.
