Buenaventura(US:BVN)2026-02-27 16:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Copper production in 2025 reached 52.4 thousand tons, down 8% year-over-year due to processing stockpiles with higher precious metal content [5] - Silver production was 15.6 million ounces, a 1% increase from 15.5 million ounces in the previous year [6] - Gold production decreased by 18% year-on-year to 121,000 ounces, primarily due to lower output at Orcopampa and Tambomayo [6] - EBITDA for 2025 was $112 million, an 88% increase from $431.5 million in 2024 [6] - Net income for 2025 was $830 million, compared to $460 million in 2024, including $157.3 million from the sale of Chaupiloma [6] - The company ended the year with a cash position of $530 million and total debt of $710 million, resulting in a leverage ratio of 0.22 times [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates stable copper and silver production at El Brocal and Uchucchacua Yumpag, maintaining consistent output levels [8] - CapEx for 2025 is expected to be between $385 million and $415 million, with $200 million-$220 million allocated for sustaining CapEx [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company received $98 million in dividends from its stake in Cerro Verde after the quarter ended [7] - The board approved a dividend of $0.9904 per share, totaling $1.135 per share at ADS over the past 12 months [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - San Gabriel is expected to become the main gold-producing asset, playing a key role in the long-term growth strategy [8] - The company is focusing on exploration investments to reinforce reserves and resources while enhancing operational efficiency [13] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted a supportive environment for exploration investments and a strong cash flow generation [13] - The company is transitioning San Gabriel from project execution to ramp-up, aiming for stable production of 2,000 tons per day by the third quarter of 2026 [12] Other Important Information - The company produced its first gold bar at San Gabriel and received the initial operating permit [10] - The water license is expected in the coming weeks [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: CapEx increase and reasons behind it - Management explained that the increase in CapEx is primarily due to pending works related to earthworks and ramp-up of the San Gabriel project [15][16] Question: Lower production guidance for San Gabriel - Management indicated that the lower guidance is due to pending construction and permitting issues, as well as the need to improve ventilation systems [19][22] Question: Exploration and G&A guidance for 2026 - Management expects G&A for 2026 to be around $60 million-$70 million, with exploration budget increased to $90 million-$100 million [30][31] Question: Status of asset sales and Coimolache sulfides study - Management confirmed that they are analyzing the feasibility of selling certain mines and expect to provide updates on the Coimolache study in the first half of the year [34][61] Question: Dividend payment timeline - The dividend payment is expected in April, with $200 million in dividends from Cerro Verde anticipated throughout the year [67]