Buenaventura(US:BVN)2025-10-31 17:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Copper production in Q3 2025 reached 12,800 tons, down 24% year-on-year, primarily due to processing of ore stockpiled during the previous year's suspension [5] - Silver production was 4.3 million ounces, a 3% decrease from 4.4 million ounces in the same period last year, attributed to lower output at Uchuchaco and Yumpac [6] - Gold production totaled 30,894 ounces, down 21% year-on-year, mainly due to reduced output at Orcompampa and Tambomayo [6] - EBITDA from direct operations was $202.1 million, a 48% increase compared to $136.5 million in Q3 2024 [6] - Net income for the quarter was $167.1 million, down from $236.9 million in Q3 2024, which included $157.3 million from the sale of Chaupilón [6] - The company ended the quarter with a cash position of $486 million and total debt of $711 million, resulting in a leverage ratio of 0.41 times [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - CAPEX for the San Gabriel project in Q3 2025 was $92 million, aimed at completing the processing plant for commercial production in Q4 2025 [7][9] - San Gabriel's overall progress reached 96% completion, with construction at 95% complete [10][12] - Coimolache received a new operating permit, allowing full capacity production, with expectations to produce over 8,000 ounces of gold next year [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is on track to begin production at San Gabriel in Q4 2025, pending timely approval of necessary permits [10] - The operational ramp-up at San Gabriel is expected to start in January, with projected production of 70,000 to 90,000 ounces of gold next year [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on stable and continuous production at flagship operations while prioritizing cost efficiency [11] - Strong cash flow generation and a solid balance sheet enable the company to return value to shareholders and resume its dividend policy [11] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in obtaining final permits for San Gabriel and anticipates producing the first gold bar by the end of the year [15][17] - The company expects to reach break-even by the second quarter of next year, even if not operating at full capacity [25] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors approved a dividend payment of $0.1446 per ADS [7] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is still pending for San Gabriel regarding permits and government approvals? - Management is confident that all necessary permits will be granted, with production of two bars expected by the end of the year [15] Question: What is the timeline for the commissioning process and production ramp-up at San Gabriel? - The power line construction is complete, and commissioning will take about two months, with the first gold bar expected by mid-December [21][23] Question: When does management expect San Gabriel to be EBITDA neutral? - Management anticipates reaching break-even by the first or second quarter of next year, even with initial high-grade production [25]