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Mar 31
Buenaventura Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Buenaventura reported higher revenue, net income, and EBITDA in Q1 2025 compared to the prior year.
Key Takeaways
The company achieved strong financial performance driven by increased silver production and improved operational efficiencies, despite lower gold and copper volumes.
Revenue rose to $307.7M in Q1 2025 from $246.8M in Q1 2024.
Net income more than doubled to $140.1M from $61.4M year-over-year.
Silver production grew due to full-scale operations at Yumpag.
The San Gabriel project reached 79% completion with major CAPEX investment.
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Forward Guidance
Buenaventura maintains a positive outlook, supported by progress in its San Gabriel project and strong financial footing, but faces headwinds from declining gold and copper production.
Positive Outlook
- Strong cash position of $648M
- San Gabriel project at 79% progress
- Silver output increased due to Yumpag full-scale operations
- Received $49M in dividends from Cerro Verde
- Operating income doubled YoY
Challenges Ahead
- Copper production down 21% YoY
- Gold production declined 24% YoY
- Zinc production decreased 34% YoY
- Lead production fell 28% YoY
- Impact from El Brocal’s inventory processing suspension