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Buenaventura(BVN) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-03-01 15:57
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE:BVN) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call March 1, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Gabriel Salas - Investor Relations Leandro Garcia - Chief Executive Officer Daniel Dominguez - Chief Financial Officer Juan Carlos Ortiz - Vice President of Operations Conference Call Participants Carlos De Alba - Morgan Stanley Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Compañía de Minas Buenaventura Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings Results Conference Call. ...
Buenaventura(BVN) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-03-01 13:49
Greenfield Projects – San Gabriel (Au) Feasibility - Optimized Plant Layout Project Maturity Highlights GEOLOGY MINE PLANT FACILITIES ENERGY WATER INFRA LAND PERMITS SAFETY WORKFORCE SOCIAL S FS D PFS • Engineering and procurement work offsite activities progressed as planned by a significant 64% and 83%, respectively, relative to total targeted for the project completion. • This thereby reduces overall project uncertainty and potentially enabling the recovery of a portion of time lost related to this proje ...
Buenaventura(BVN) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-02-28 16:00
Revenue and Financial Performance - Total revenues for 4Q22 were $246.4 million, a 3% decrease compared to 4Q21, while FY22 revenues were $824.8 million, an 8% decrease compared to FY21[2] - 4Q22 net sales were $246.4 million, a slight decrease from $249.7 million in 4Q21, driven by lower commodity prices and reduced sales volumes of lead, zinc, and silver, partially offset by higher copper sales[90] - Net profit for 2022 was $602.9 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $262.8 million in 2021[179] - Gross profit for 2022 was $61.3 million, down from $87.3 million in 2021, reflecting higher costs of sales[179] - Operating income from sales of goods decreased from $863.5 million in 2021 to $801.2 million in 2022[179] - Profit attributable to owners of the parent improved significantly to $602.6 million in 2022 from a loss of $264.1 million in 2021[179] - The company reported a foreign currency exchange gain of $26.9 million in 2022, compared to a loss of $18.7 million in 2021[179] EBITDA and Net Income - EBITDA for direct operations in 4Q22 was $76.9 million, a 29% increase compared to 4Q21, and FY22 EBITDA was $473.1 million, a 132% increase compared to FY21[2] - 4Q22 EBITDA from direct operations was US$ 76.9 million, compared to US$ 59.7 million in 4Q21[119] - FY22 EBITDA from direct operations reached US$ 473.1 million, including US$ 300 million from the sale of Buenaventura's stake in Yanacocha[119] - 4Q22 net income reached US$ 68.7 million, compared to a US$ 222.3 million net loss in 4Q21[119] - FY22 net income was US$ 602.9 million, compared to a US$ 262.8 million net loss in FY21[119] Production Metrics - Gold production in 4Q22 was 12,348 ounces, a 33% decrease compared to 4Q21, while FY22 gold production was 54,320 ounces, a 22% decrease compared to FY21[5] - Silver production in 4Q22 was 463,938 ounces, a 21% decrease compared to 4Q21, while FY22 silver production was 1,863,411 ounces, a 3% increase compared to FY21[5] - Copper production at El Brocal increased by 41% year on year in 4Q22 due to higher ore grades and increased ore treated[14] - Gold production from direct operations in 4Q22 was 44,632 ounces, a 9% decrease compared to 4Q21[32] - Silver production from direct operations in 4Q22 was 1,678,051 ounces, a 25% decrease compared to 4Q21[32] - Copper production from direct operations in 4Q22 was 8,937 metric tons, a 41% increase compared to 4Q21[32] - Total gold production including associated companies in 4Q22 was 53,079 ounces, a 10% decrease compared to 4Q21[32] - Total copper production including associated companies in 4Q22 was 31,479 metric tons, a 14% increase compared to 4Q21[32] - Recovery rate in 4Q22 was 84.83%, an 18% increase compared to 4Q21[36] - Ounces produced in 4Q22 were 379,520, a 66% decrease compared to 4Q21[36] - 4Q22 equity gold production was 53,079 ounces, down from 59,033 ounces in 4Q21, while silver, lead, and zinc production decreased by 25%, 30%, and 45% year-on-year, respectively, due to prioritizing higher-margin copper production[91] - 4Q22 copper production increased by 41% year-on-year to 13,789 MT, with full-year copper production up 26% to 45,301 MT[84] - Tambomayo's gold production in FY22 increased by 49% to 74,478 ounces, while silver production surged 117% to 32,124 ounces[93] - Coimolache's silver production in FY22 decreased by 54% to 296,968 ounces compared to 647,468 ounces in FY21[95] - El Brocal's 4Q22 silver production decreased by 7% to 646,125 ounces, while full-year silver production increased by 3% to 2,640,689 ounces[97] - 4Q22 gold production increased by 23% YoY to 10,163 Oz, while silver production decreased by 39% YoY to 20,088 Oz[125] - 4Q22 copper production increased by 41% YoY to 14,548 MT, while zinc production decreased by 51% YoY to 4,037 MT[130] - 4Q22 copper production attributable to Buenaventura increased by 7% YoY to 22,543 MT, driven by a 9% increase in ore volumes and a 3% increase in copper grade[134] - Silver production at Tambomayo decreased by 21% to 463,938 ounces in Q4 2022 compared to 588,138 ounces in Q4 2021, despite a 10% increase in ore milled[161] - Marcapunta's silver production increased by 29% to 477,385 ounces in Q4 2022, driven by a 15% increase in ore milled and an 8% improvement in recovery rate[161] - Tajo Norte Cu-Ag's silver production surged by 81% to 20,863 ounces in Q4 2022, despite a 25% decrease in ore grade and a 14% drop in recovery rate[161] Production Guidance - 2023 gold production guidance is 72k – 80k ounces for Orcopampa and 60k – 65k ounces for La Zanja[7][10] - 2023 silver production guidance is 2.6M – 2.8M ounces for Julcani[13] - 2023 gold production guidance is set at 35,000–40,000 ounces, and silver production guidance is 1.9M–2.2M ounces[86] - 2023 silver production guidance for Uchucchacua is 0.7M – 1.0M ounces and for Yumpag is 1.6M – 1.8M ounces[128] Costs and Expenses - Cost applicable to sales for gold in 4Q22 was $1,704 per ounce[44] - Cost applicable to sales for silver in 4Q22 was $18.37 per ounce[44] - All-in sustaining cost for 4Q22 does not include depreciation and amortization, stoppage of mining units, and exploration in non-operating areas[52] - Consolidated cost applicable to sales for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, was $749.2 million, a decrease from $804.441 million in 2021[61] - Exploration expenses in units in operation increased to $80.796 million in 2022, up from $56.412 million in 2021[61] - Consolidated cost of sales excluding depreciation and amortization for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, was $465.105 million, down from $531 million in 2021[61] - Cost applicable to sales per unit sold for gold at Tambomayo was $1,355 per OZ in 2022, compared to $1,274 per OZ in 2021[63] - Cost applicable to sales for FY22 was $465.105 million, with gold contributing $153.747 million, silver $74.023 million, lead $14.559 million, zinc $48.335 million, and copper $173.798 million[68] - Exploration expenses for FY22 totaled $80.796 million, with gold accounting for $20.293 million, silver $43.337 million, lead $1.399 million, zinc $4.347 million, and copper $11.419 million[68] - Commercial deductions for FY22 amounted to $183.077 million, with gold at $16.281 million, silver $24.941 million, lead $4.317 million, zinc $29.939 million, and copper $107.599 million[68] - Selling expenses for FY22 were $20.222 million, with gold at $3.702 million, silver $5.849 million, lead $780,000, zinc $2.368 million, and copper $6.575 million[68] - Total cost applicable to sales for FY22 was $749.200 million, with gold at $194.023 million, silver $148.151 million, lead $21.056 million, zinc $84.989 million, and copper $299.390 million[68] - All-in sustaining cost for FY22 was $81.537 million, with gold at $1,525 per ounce[70] - Cost of sales for 4Q21 was $49.638 million, with gold at $1,395 per ounce[70] - Exploration expenses for 4Q21 were $9.880 million, with gold at $278 per ounce[70] - Commercial deductions for 4Q21 were $12.142 million, with gold at $341 per ounce[70] - 4Q22 copper cost applicable to sales (CAS) decreased by 12% year-on-year, and zinc CAS decreased by 49%, driven by higher head grades and improved metallurgical performance[99] - 4Q22 general and administrative expenses decreased by 8% to $17.3 million compared to $18.9 million in 4Q21[100] - 4Q22 gold production at Tambomayo decreased by 33% YoY, with Cost Applicable to Sales (CAS) increasing to 1,129 US$/Oz from 1,023 US$/Oz in 4Q21 due to lower gold grades[123] - 4Q22 gold production at Orcopampa decreased, with CAS decreasing to 919 US$/Oz from 1,023 US$/Oz in 4Q21 due to reduced sales and exploration costs[124] - 4Q22 gold production at Coimolache decreased by 14% YoY, with CAS increasing to 1,676 US$/Oz from 1,147 US$/Oz in 4Q21 due to higher sales and exploration costs[126] - 4Q22 silver production decreased by 7% YoY, with CAS decreasing by 3% to 16.05 US$/Oz from 16.52 US$/Oz in 4Q21[129] - Consolidated selling expenses for the 3 months ended December 31, 2022, were $4.732 million, compared to $6.137 million in the same period in 2021[147] - Uchucchacua's silver selling expenses for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, were $3.393 million, a significant increase from $2.411 million in 2021[147] - Tambomayo's gold selling expenses for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, were $2.447 million, down from $3.036 million in 2021[147] - El Brocal's copper selling expenses for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, were $6.571 million, up from $5.572 million in 2021[147] - Cost applicable to sales (CAS) for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, was $37.476 million, compared to $16.764 million in 2021[148] - Exploration expenses for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, were $627,000, up from $299,000 in 2021[148] - Uchucchacua's cost applicable to sales (CAS) for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, was $39.62 million, compared to $126.482 million in 2021[150] - All-in sustaining cost (AISC) for 4Q22 was $95.082 million, compared to $55.734 million in 4Q21[152] - Consolidated Cost of Sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) for the 3 months ended December 31, 2022, was $127.6 million, compared to $138.0 million for the same period in 2021[165] - Consolidated Cost of Sales (excluding depreciation and amortization) for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, was $465.1 million, compared to $531.0 million for the same period in 2021[165] - Consolidated Commercial Deductions for the 3 months ended December 31, 2022, were $45.2 million, compared to $49.6 million for the same period in 2021[167] - Consolidated Commercial Deductions for the 12 months ended December 31, 2022, were $183.1 million, compared to $196.2 million for the same period in 2021[167] - All-in Sustaining Cost for FY22 was $1,416 per ounce of gold sold for Buenaventura, $2,146 per ounce for La Zanja, and $1,596 per ounce for Tantahuatay[175] - Exploration Expenses for FY22 were $60.9 million for Buenaventura, $3.2 million for La Zanja, and $9.0 million for Tantahuatay[175] - Sustaining Capex for FY22 was $8.2 million for Buenaventura, $1.3 million for La Zanja, and $14.6 million for Tantahuatay[175] - By-product Credit for FY22 was -$154.4 million for Buenaventura, -$2.4 million for La Zanja, and -$7.1 million for Tantahuatay[175] - Gold ounces sold in FY21 totaled 113,891 ounces at a cost of $1,580 per ounce, with an all-in sustaining cost of $1,532 per ounce[176] Exploration and Capital Expenditures - Exploration costs in non-operating areas were $3.2 million in 4Q22, a 20% decrease compared to 4Q21[15] - 4Q22 exploration at operating units increased to US$ 27.2 million, compared to US$ 15.5 million in 4Q21[119] - FY22 exploration at operating units increased to US$ 80.8 million, from US$ 56.4 million in FY21[119] - 4Q22 capital expenditures were US$ 69.0 million[104] - 4Q22 capital expenditures were US$ 58.8 million, compared to US$ 32.1 million in 4Q21[119] - The company expects total CAPEX to reach between US$ 350 - 370 million during 2023[120] - CAPEX guidance for San Gabriel updated to ~US$ 190.0 million by year-end 2023, primarily for underground mine development and campsite construction[133] - Payments for acquisition of property, plant, and equipment increased by 68.3% to $151.97 million in 2022 compared to $90.31 million in 2021[158] Cash and Liquidity - Buenaventura's cash position reached US$ 253.9 million as of December 31, 2022[119] - The company collected $300 million from the sale of its participation in Yanacocha and $45 million from the purchase of La Zanja shares in 2022[158] - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by $123.08 million in 2022, ending the year with $253.92 million compared to $376.99 million at the end of 2021[158] - Dividends received from associates decreased by 46.7% to $79.14 million in 2022 compared to $148.41 million in 2021[158] - Net cash and cash equivalents from operating activities for the twelve-month period ended December 2022 were $41.67 million, a significant improvement from a net cash outflow of $233.50 million in 2021[158] - Current assets decreased from $739.5 million in 2021 to $620.4 million in 2022, primarily due to a reduction in cash and cash equivalents from $377.0 million to $253.9 million[177] - Current liabilities decreased from $579.1 million in 2021 to $379.6 million in 2022, mainly due to a reduction in financial obligations[178] Other Financial Metrics - Total attributable copper production across all mines reached 1,951 thousand metric tons (MT), with Trapiche contributing the highest at 1,444 thousand MT[59] - Volume sold in FY22 included 168,276 ounces of gold, 7,559,712 ounces of silver, 15,843 metric tons of lead, 30,220 metric tons of zinc, and 45,276 metric tons of copper[68] - El Brocal's Copper sales for the 3 months ended December 31, 2022, were $55.6 million, a 30.4% increase from $42.7 million in the same period in 2021[165] - La Zanja's Gold sales for the 3 months ended December 31, 2022, were $16.7 million, a 21.4% increase from $13.8 million in the same period in 2021[165] - Proceeds from sales of goods and services for the three-month period ended December 2022 were $174.22 million, a decrease of 27.2% compared to $239.47 million in the same period in 2021[158] - Total equity as of December 31, 2022, was $3.162 billion, up from $2.538 billion in 2021[156] Operational Updates - Yumpag project construction and permitting are on schedule, with production expected to begin between 4Q23 and 1Q24, pending permit approval[96] - Buenaventura recorded a US$ 16.4M write-off in 4Q22 related to oxidized low-grade polymetallic sulfide ore at El Brocal[131] Forward-Looking Statements - The company's forward-looking statements highlight potential impacts of COVID-19 on operations, liquidity, and financial growth, as well
Buenaventura(BVN) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-10-28 18:20
CompañÃa de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE:BVN) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call October 28, 2022 11:00 AM ET | --- | |----------------------------------------| | | | Company Participants | | Gabriel Salas - IR | | Leandro Garcia - GM & CEO | | Renzo Macher - Project Manager | | Daniel Dominguez - CFO | | Alejandro Hermoza - VP, Sustainability | | Conference Call Participants | | Tanya Jakusconek - Scotiabank | Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the CompañÃa de Minas Buenaventura Third ...
Buenaventura(BVN) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-10-27 16:00
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Buenaventura(BVN) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-07-27 18:52
CompañÃa de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE:BVN) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call July 27, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Gabriel Salas - IR Leandro Garcia - CEO Daniel Dominguez - CFO Juan Carlos Ortiz - VP, Operations Renzo Macher - Project Manager Juan Carlos Salazar - Geology & Exploration Manager Roque Benavides - Chairman Raul Benavides - Director Conference Call Participants Jens Spiess - Morgan Stanley Tanya Jakusconek - Scotiabank Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the C ...
Buenaventura(BVN) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-07-27 15:42
BUENAVENTURA SecondQuarter 2022 Results Conference Call NYSE Cautionary Statement: BVN This presentation contains certain information that may constitute forward-looking information under applicable U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to information about costs applicable to sales, general and administrative expenses; production volumes; current expectations on the timing, extent and success of exploration; development and metallurgical sampling activities, the timing and success of minin ...
Buenaventura(BVN) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-05-12 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE AC ...
Buenaventura(BVN) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-04-29 19:19
CompañÃa de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE:BVN) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2022 11:00 AM ET  Company Participants Gabriel Salas - IR Leandro Garcia - CEO Daniel Dominguez - VP of Finance & Administration & CFO Juan Carlos Ortiz - VP of Operations Renzo Macher - Project Manager Conference Call Participants Carlos Alba - Morgan Stanley Tanya Jakusconek - Scotiabank Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Compania de Minas Buenaventura First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Ca ...
Buenaventura(BVN) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-03-30 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15b-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of March 2022 Commission File Number 001-14370 COMPANIA DE MINAS BUENAVENTURA S.A.A. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) BUENAVENTURA MINING COMPANY INC. (Translation of registrant's name into English) Republic of Peru (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) CARLOS VILLARAN 790 SANTA CATALIN ...