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 February 2024

 

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 CATALINA, LIMA 13, PERU
(
Address of principal executive offices)

 

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Buenaventura Announces 

Fourth Quarter and Full year 2023 Results

 

Lima, Peru, February 29, 2024 – Compañia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (“Buenaventura” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BVN; Lima Stock Exchange: BUE.LM), Peru’s largest publicly-traded precious metals mining company, today announced results for the fourth quarter (4Q23) and full year (FY23) ended December 31, 2023. All figures have been prepared in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) on a non-GAAP basis and are stated in U.S. dollars (US$).

 

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Highlights:

 

·4Q23 EBITDA from direct operations was US$ 116.4 million, compared to US$ 76.9 million reported in 4Q22. FY23 EBITDA from direct operations reached US$ 238.3 million, compared to US$ 173.1 million reported in FY22.
·4Q23 net loss from continuing operations reached US$ 3.0 million, compared to a US$ 56.7 million net income for the same period in 2022. FY23 net income from continuing operations was US$ 39.5 million, compared to US$ 124.4 million net income for the FY22.
·Buenaventura's cash position reached US$ 219.8 million and net debt decreased to US$ 486.8 million with an average maturity of 2.5 years by quarter’s end, December 31, 2023.
·As planned within its non-core asset divestment strategy, BVN executed the sale of Contacto to Howden for US$33.7 million.
·Production from Yumpag´s pilot stope began in November 2023 producing 2.3 million ounces of silver by quarter’s end. Yumpag continued processing pilot stope ore through January 2024, after which mineral processing was suspended until definitive operating permits have been obtained, expected by the end of 1Q24. Yumpag is therefore expected to initiate mineral processing in 2Q24.
·A US$ 113.2 million provision was made in 4Q23 due to an adverse ruling by the Peruvian Supreme Court regarding tax loss carryforwards from 2009 and 2010. This provision negatively affected Buenaventura’s 4Q23 net income. However, it does not imply a cash outflow as it has already been paid.
·On December 14, 2023, Buenaventura received US$49.0 million in dividends related to its stake in Cerro Verde. The Company received a total of US$146.9 million in dividends for FY23.
·Buenaventura’s Board of Directors has proposed a dividend payment of US$ 0.0726 per share/ADS, aligned with the Company’s commitment to shareholder value.

 

Financial Highlights (in millions of US$, except EPS figures):

 

  4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Total Revenues 253.8 246.4 3% 823.8 824.8 0%
Operating Income 59.9 13.0 N.A. 20.9 -39.0 N.A.
EBITDA Direct Operations (1) 116.4 76.9 51% 238.3 173.1 38%
EBITDA Including Affiliates (1) 202.2 196.4 3% 620.7 866.2 -28%
Net Income (2) -9.8 54.1 -118% 19.9 602.6 -97%
EPS (3) -0.04 0.21 -118% 0.08 2.37 -97%

 

(1)Does not include US$ 300 million from the sale of Buenaventura’s stake in Yanacocha.
(2)Net Income attributable to owners of the parent
(3)As of December 31, 2023, Buenaventura had a weighted average number of shares outstanding of 253,986,867.

 

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CAPEX

 

4Q23 capital expenditures were US$ 93.0 million, compared to US$ 58.8 million for the same period in 2022. FY23 capital expenditures reached US$ 238.7 million, compared to US$ 152.0 million in FY22, and includes US$ 94.2 million related to the San Gabriel Project and US$ 49.5 million related to the Yumpag Project.

 

2024 Guidance: The Company expects total CAPEX between US$ 300 - 320 million for the full year 2024. This includes US$ 65 - 75 million in sustaining CAPEX, which includes investments related to become self-operator at El Brocal, as well as an approximate US$ 15 million investment in Yumpag. Growth CAPEX is estimated to reach between US$ 235 - 245 million related to San Gabriel (~US$ 220 million) and Trapiche.

 

 

Operating Revenues

 

4Q23 net sales were US$ 253.8 million, compared to US$ 246.4 million in 4Q22. Increased net sales were attributed to increased commodity prices and volume of copper and silver sold, driven by the 10,000 tpd underground mine exploitation rate initiative at El Brocal and the restart of Uchucchacua and Yumpag.

 

The Company recorded a negative US$ 8.9 million provisional price adjustment for the FY23. This is comprised of US$ 8.4 million in fair value of accounts receivables and US$ 0.5 million in adjustments to prior period liquidations. This compares to a positive US$ 5.7 million adjustment for the FY22.

 

Operating Highlights 4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Net Sales (millions of US$) 253.8 246.4 3% 823.8 823.4 0%
Average Gold Price (US$/oz.) Direct Operations (1) (2) 2,022 1,747 16% 1,954 1,781 10%
Average Gold Price (US$/oz.) incl. Associated (2) (3) 2,019 1,745 16% 1,955 1,781 10%
Average Silver Price (US$/oz.) (2) 23.55 19.62 20% 23.98 20.89 15%
Average Lead Price (US$/MT) (2) 2,148 2,037 5% 2,093 2,082 1%
Average Zinc Price (US$/MT) (2) 2,430 1,575 54% 2,315 3,557 -35%
Average Copper Price (US$/MT) (2) 7,574 6,804 11% 8,418 8,113 4%

 

 

Volume Sold 4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold Oz Direct Operations (1) 40,484 44,584 -9% 143,185 168,276 -15%
Gold Oz incl. Associated (3) 52,815 53,983 -2% 170,054 202,761 -16%
Silver Oz 3,522,212 1,904,345 85% 8,188,411 7,559,712 8%
Lead MT 5,428 3,299 65% 10,227 15,829 -35%
Zinc MT 11,813 5,349 N.A. 20,137 30,220 -33%
Copper MT 13,487 13,789 -2% 55,427 45,301 22%

 

 

(1)Buenaventura Consolidated figure includes 100% of Buenaventura’s operating units, 100% of La Zanja and 100% of El Brocal.

 

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(2)Realized prices include both provisional sales and final adjustments for price changes.
(3)Considers 100% of Buenaventura’s operating units, 100% of La Zanja, 100% of El Brocal and 40.094% of Coimolache.

  

Production and Operating Costs

 

 

Buenaventura’s 4Q23 equity gold production was 52,231 ounces, compared to 53,079 ounces produced in 4Q22, primarily due to decreased production at La Zanja. 4Q23 silver production was 3,934,706 ounces, compared to 1,678,051 ounces produced in 4Q22, mainly driven by Uchucchacua and Yumpag production initiation. 4Q23 lead and zinc production increased by 52% and 110%, respectively, due to increased production at El Brocal and Uchucchacua, and was partially offset by decreased production at Tambomayo. The Company’s 4Q23 equity copper production was 28,749 MT, compared to 31,479 MT produced in 4Q22, primarily due to decreased production at Cerro Verde.

 

Equity Production 4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold Oz Direct Operations(1) 41,264 44,632 -8% 147,195 172,764 -15%
Gold Oz including Associated(2) Companies 52,231 53,079 -2% 174,114 205,804 -15%
Silver Oz Direct Operations(1) 3,934,706 1,678,051 N.A. 7,912,857 6,826,619 16%
Lead MT Direct Operations(1) 4,896 3,228 52% 9,472 14,991 -37%
Zinc MT Direct Operations(1) 10,686 5,081 N.A. 18,392 27,860 -34%
Copper MT Direct Operations(1) 8,356 8,937 -6% 35,463 29,088 22%
Copper MT including Associated Companies(3) 28,749 31,479 -9% 122,992 115,545 6%

 

 

Consolidated Production 4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold Oz(4) 43,761 47,513 -8% 155,334 181,773 -15%
Silver Oz(4) 4,323,991 2,016,607 N.A. 9,172,113 8,198,488 12%
Lead MT(4) 6,002 3,694 62% 11,410 17,610 -35%
Zinc MT(4) 14,732 6,638 N.A. 25,008 36,869 -32%
Copper MT(4) 13,595 14,548 -7% 57,721 47,352 22%

 

(1)Buenaventura’s Direct Operations includes 100% of Buenaventura’s operating units, 100% of La Zanja and 61.43% of El Brocal.
(2)Based on 100% of Buenaventura´s operating units, 100% of La Zanja, 61.43% of El Brocal and 40.094% of Coimolache.
(3)Based on 100% of Buenaventura´s operating units, 61.43% of El Brocal and 19.58% of Cerro Verde.
(4)Based on 100% of Buenaventura’s operating units, 100% of La Zanja and 100% of El Brocal

 

Tambomayo (100% owned by Buenaventura)

 

Production
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold Oz 12,052 12,348 -2% 41,675 54,320 -23%
Silver Oz 353,783 463,938 -24% 1,590,784 1,863,411 -15%
               
Cost Applicable to Sales
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold US$/Oz 1,382 1,129 22% 1,364 1,008 35%

 

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Tambomayo 4Q23 gold production decreased by 2% year on year, however, this exceeded expectations as grade within areas mined during 4Q23 exceeded prior estimates by 40%. 4Q23 silver production decreased by 24% year on year compared to the same period of 2022, aligned with the Company’s mine plan for this asset. Cost Applicable to Sales (CAS) increased to 1,382 US$/Oz in 4Q23 from 1,129 US$/Oz in 4Q22. This increase was primarily due to decreased by-product credits.

 

 

Orcopampa (100% owned by Buenaventura)

 

Production
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold Oz 22,692 17,535 29% 83,239 74,478 12%
Silver Oz 8,136 8,687 -6% 30,164 32,124 -6%
               
Cost Applicable to Sales
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold US$/Oz 893 919 -3% 951 913 4%

 

4Q23 gold production was 29% higher than 4Q22 and exceeded expectations slightly, as ore extracted during the 4Q23 had higher than anticipated gold grades. CAS decreased to 893 US$/Oz in 4Q23, compared to 919 US$/Oz in 4Q22; a 3% year on year decrease due to increased volume sold.

 

 

La Zanja (100% owned by Buenaventura)

 

Production
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold Oz 2,308 10,163 -77% 9,080 29,616 -69%
Silver Oz 4,956 20,088 -75% 20,589 105,435 -80%
               
Cost Applicable to Sales
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold US$/Oz 2,063 1,649 25% 1,772 1,820 -3%

 

4Q23 gold production decreased by 77% year on year, in line with 2023 estimates, as mining and ore stockpiling was suspended in 4Q22. 4Q23 CAS was 2,063 US$/Oz, an increase from 1,649 US$/Oz gold production in 4Q22 due to mining activity suspension.

 

 

Coimolache (40.09% owned by Buenaventura)

 

Production
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold Oz 27,351 21,067 30% 67,140 82,408 -19%
Silver Oz 88,080 68,135 29% 264,835 296,968 -11%
               
Cost Applicable to Sales
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Gold US$/Oz 972 1,676 -42% 1,376 1,393 -1%

 

Coimolache 4Q23 gold production increased by 30% year-over-year, as optimized leach pad space enabled higher-than-planned volumes of ore treated during 4Q23. This was partially offset by lower grade and longer than expected percolation rates during 4Q23. However, it’s important to note that 65% of full year 2023 production was from the Tantahuatay NW-Ext pit which successfully achieved

 

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target production within its first year of operation. CAS therefore decreased to 972 US$/Oz in 4Q23, from 1,676 US$/Oz in 4Q22.

 

 

Uchucchacua & Yumpag (100% owned by Buenaventura)

 

Production
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Silver - Uchucchacua Oz 278,538 0 N.A. 278,538 0 N.A.
Silver - Yumpag Oz 2,316,499 0 N.A. 2,316,499 0 N.A.
Zinc MT 2,763 0 N.A. 2,763 0 N.A.
Lead MT 1,962 0 N.A. 1,962 0 N.A.
               
Cost Applicable to Sales
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Silver US$/Oz 12.09 0 N.A. 19.92 0 N.A.

 

Buenaventura re-initiated Uchucchacua and Yumpag ore processing in the 4Q23 after the Uchucchacua processing plant had been placed under Care and Maintenance (C&M) since 3Q21.

 

Uchucchacua’s 2023 lead and zinc production surpassed guidance, while silver production underperformed guidance due to a short-term planning adjustment to prioritize processing higher value ore production at Yumpag.

 

Moving forward, Uchucchacua will primarily treat polymetallic ore, with ore value balanced between silver, lead and zinc- as opposed to exclusively silver ore which was produced previously. Additionally, Buenaventura has optimized Uchucchacua’s operations, which is now operating at approximately ~800 tpd and the plan is to ramp-up to ~1,500 tpd by 4Q24.

 

Ore processed from the Yumpag pilot stope began simultaneously with that of Uchucchacua in 4Q23. Both mineral outputs from Yumpag and Uchucchacua are treated at the Uchucchacua processing plant. Yumpag 2023 silver production exceeded expectations, offsetting lower production at Uchucchacua. The increased silver production is due to the prioritization of high-grade ore at Yumpag’s pilot stope.

 

Yumpag continued processing pilot stope ore through January 2024, after which mineral processing was suspended until definitive operating permits have been obtained, expected by the end of 1Q24. Yumpag is therefore expected to begin mineral processing in 2Q24 to achieve its estimated guidance. This suspension does not disrupt Uchucchacua production, which will continue operation per usual.

 

4Q23 Silver CAS reached 12.09 US$/Oz, which is below the average cost for Uchucchacua-Yumpag’s LOM as, under the exploration permit, costs incurred related to the Yumpag pilot stope mining are considered to be CAPEX. Once the operating permit has been approved, the mining cost which has been recognized as CAPEX will be recognized within Depreciation and Amortization in subsequent operating periods based on IFRS accounting principles.

 

 

Julcani (100% owned by Buenaventura)

 

Production
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Silver Oz 352,784 646,125 -45% 1,670,679 2,640,689 -37%
               
Cost Applicable to Sales
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Silver US$/Oz 29.05 16.05 81% 23.83 14.88 60%

 

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4Q23 silver production decreased by 45% year on year primarily due to a negative geology reconciliation with decreased treated ore. However, it’s important to note that gold and copper production from the Rosario sector began in December 2023. 4Q23 CAS was 29.05 US$/Oz, compared to 16.05 US$/Oz in 4Q22; an 81% year on year increase due to decreased volume sold.

 

 

El Brocal (61.43% owned by Buenaventura)

 

Production
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Copper MT 13,581 14,548 -7% 57,707 47,352 22%
Zinc MT 10,492 4,037 160% 17,153 23,359 -27%
Silver Oz 1,009,294 877,768 15% 3,264,859 3,556,829 -8%
               
Cost Applicable to Sales
    4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Copper US$/MT 5,043 6,572 -23% 5,962 6,614 -10%
Zinc US$/MT 1,856 1,292 44% 1,918 2,734 -30%

 

El Brocal 4Q23 copper production decreased by 7% year on year, primarily attributable to mining within lower grade areas with decreased recovery compared to the previous year, as per the 2023 mine plan.

 

Record 2023 copper production resulted from successful massive underground method migration completion, enabling El Brocal to ultimately achieve an average of 10,800 tpd during the 4Q23, surpassing its targeted 10,000 tpd underground mine exploitation rate. Record 2023 copper production was also due to the successful implementation of Buenaventura’s plan to increase production at its Marcapunta underground mine to offset the temporary suspension of mining activities at Colquijirca’s Tajo Norte Mine, as was announced on October 3, 2023.

 

4Q23 silver production increased by 15% year on year, exceeding expectations due to higher-than-expected silver grades at the El Brocal underground mine.

 

4Q23 zinc production was 10,492 metric tons, compared to 4,037 metric tons in 4Q22. 593,000 tons of polymetallic ore previously considered to be inventories were processed in 4Q23. After a positive metallurgic test result, 245,849 metric tons of ore were added to inventories in December 2023. Approximately 248,000 metric tons of polymetallic ore are expected to be processed in 1Q24, with the remaining polymetallic and copper inventories processed in 2Q23.

 

4Q23 Copper CAS decreased by 23% year on year, primarily due to higher by-product credits.

 

 

Share in Associated Companies

 

Buenaventura’s share in associated companies was US$ 38.9 million in 4Q23, compared with US$ 58.1 million in 4Q22, comprised of:

 

Share in Associates’ Results (in
US$ millions)
4Q23 4Q22 Var % FY23 FY22 Var %
Cerro Verde 30.3 61.1 -50% 152.6 181.2 -16%
Coimolache 8.8 -2.7 N.A. 1.1 -2.5 N.A.
Other minor -0.2 -0.3 -25% -1.4 -2.5 -43%
Total 38.9 58.1 -33% 152.2 176.3 -14%

 

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Cerro Verde (19.58% owned by Buenaventura)

 

4Q23 copper production was 104,150 MT, 20,393 MT of which is attributable to Buenaventura; a 10% decrease as compared to 115,131 MT produced in 4Q22, 22,543 MT of which was attributable to Buenaventura.

 

Cerro Verde reported US$ 165.5 million net income in 4Q23, compared to US$ 312.2 million net income in 4Q22. This decrease is primarily due to a 19% year-on-year decrease in net sales resulting from a 9% decrease in volume of copper sold, as well as a lower average realized copper price of US$3.82 per pound in the 4Q23, compared to US$4.04 per pound in the 4Q22. Further, decreased molybdenum net sales for the quarter was in line with lower realized prices. This decrease was partially offset by a lower tax paid during the quarter.

 

4Q23 Cerro Verde capital expenditures were US$ 99.3 million.

 

 

Coimolache (40.09% owned by Buenaventura)

 

Coimolache reported US$ 22.4 million in 4Q23 net income, compared to US$ 7.4 million net loss in 4Q22.

 

 

San Gabriel Project

 

4Q23 and FY23 capital expenditures were US$ 47.7 million and US$ 94.2 million, respectively. These expenses were primarily related to earth movement works, underground contractor field work and progress establishing the San Gabriel mining camp. The earthmoving activities were primarily focused on the processing plant platform, which has been 100% completed in the 4Q23. Buenaventura has also invested an additional US$ 33.1 million in the San Gabriel project as advance payment for component equipment manufacturing, primarily related to the processing plant. This amount has been reported within Buenaventura’s financial statements as Fixed Assets – Additions and will be reclassified as CAPEX once Buenaventura has taken delivery of the equipment.

 

Item Description Progress as of:
1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23
1 Engineering 66% 81% 90% 92%
2 Procurement 85% 85% 89% 89%
3 Construction 3% 7% 14% 27%
4 Commissioning 0% 0% 0% 0%
  Total 15% 23% 28% 38%

 

 

Provision - Tax claim

 

A US$ 113.2M provision was made related to the ongoing tax dispute between Buenaventura and the Peruvian Tax Authority (SUNAT). Said dispute is related to the SUNAT´s refusal to recognize the company´s deductions with respect to contracts for physical deliveries and certain contractual payments made by the Company during the years 2007 and 2008, as well as tax loss which was offset in 2009 and 2010.

 

This provision has been made based on the recommendation of the Company's Tax Lawyers. However, it is important to note that this provision does not indicate a write-off of the assets held in accounts receivable, as the process remains ongoing. It is important to note that said provision does

 

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not imply a cash outflow, as it represents an accounting adjustment and has already been paid in full.

 

The provision has been recorded under the following Income Statement Accounts: Others, net (US$ -9.6 million), Interest expense (US$ -58.4 million), and Income Tax (US$ -45.1 million).

 

 

Annual Shareholders Meeting

 

The following resolution was passed at the Company’s February 29, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting:

 

·Call for the Annual Shareholders Meeting to be held on March 27, 2024 with the following items proposed for approval:

 

1.Approval of the 2023 Annual Report.
2.Approval of the Financial Statements for the year ended on December 31, 2023.
3.Compensation for the Board of Directors - 2023.
4.Appointment of External Auditors for year 2024.
5.Distribution of dividends.
6.Appointment of the two board members required to complete the number of board members according to the company’s bylaws.
7.ESG Report.

 

Other Relevant Updates

 

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is pleased to announce, effective immediately, the promotion of Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar to Vice President, Exploration. Mr. Salazar served in his prior role within the Company as Buenaventura's Exploration and Geology Manager. His career at Buenaventura began in 1999 as Underground Mine Geologist of the Julcani and Orcopampa mines.

 

Mr. Salazar received a Bachelor's Degree in Geological Engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería in Lima. He received a Master's Degree in Economic Geology from the University of Western Australia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Company Description

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is Peru’s largest, publicly traded precious and base metals Company and a major holder of mining rights in Peru. The Company is engaged in the exploration, mining development, processing and trade of gold, silver and other base metals via wholly-owned mines and through its participation in joint venture projects. Buenaventura currently operates several mines in Peru (Orcopampa*, Uchucchacua*, Julcani*, Tambomayo*, La Zanja*, El Brocal and Coimolache).

 

The Company owns 19.58% of Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, an important Peruvian copper producer (a partnership with Freeport-McMorRan Inc. and Sumitomo Corporation).

 

 

For a printed version of the Company’s 2022 Form 20-F, please contact the investor relations contacts on page 1 of this report or download the PDF format file from the Company’s web site at www.buenaventura.com.

 

(*) Operations wholly owned by Buenaventura

 

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Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and related conference call contain, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements including statements related to the Company’s ability to manage its business and liquidity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s results of operations, including net revenues, earnings and cash flows, the Company’s ability to reduce costs and capital spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic if needed, the Company’s balance sheet, liquidity and inventory position throughout and following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company’s prospects for financial performance, growth and achievement of its long-term growth algorithm following the COVID-19 pandemic, future dividends and share repurchases.

This press release may also contain forward-looking information (as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that involve risks and uncertainties, including those concerning the Company’s, Cerro Verde’s costs and expenses, results of exploration, the continued improving efficiency of operations, prevailing market prices of gold, silver, copper and other metals mined, the success of joint ventures, estimates of future explorations, development and production, subsidiaries’ plans for capital expenditures, estimates of reserves and Peruvian political, economic, social and legal developments. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s view with respect to the Company’s, Cerro Verde’s future financial performance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors discussed elsewhere in this Press Release.

 

**Tables to follow**

APPENDIX 1

Equity Participation in

Subsidiaries and Associates (as of December 31, 2023)

  BVN Operating
  Equity % Mines / Business
El Molle Verde S.A.C* 100.00 Trapiche Project
Minera La Zanja S.A* 100.00 La Zanja
Sociedad Minera El Brocal S.A.A* 61.43 Colquijirca and Marcapunta
Compañía Minera Coimolache S.A** 40.09 Tantahuatay
Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A** 19.58 Cerro Verde
Processadora Industrial Rio Seco S.A* 100.00 Rio Seco chemical plant
Consorcio Energético de Huancavelica S.A* 100.00 Energy – Huanza Hydroelectrical plant

 

(*) Consolidated

(**) Equity Accounting

 

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APPENDIX 2

 

Gold Production              
Mining Unit Operating Results Unit 4Q23 4Q22 △% FY23 FY22 △ %
Underground                
Tambomayo Ore Milled DMT 149,143 166,045 -10% 584,246 634,368 -8%
Ore Grade Gr/MT 2.92 2.75 6% 2.66 3.06 -13%
Recovery Rate % 86.08 84.01 2% 83.10 86.94 -4%
Ounces Produced Oz 12,052 12,348 -2% 41,675 54,320 -23%
Orcopampa Ore Milled DMT 74,629 56,163 33% 288,104 236,505 22%
Ore Grade Gr/MT 9.78 10.04 -3% 9.34 10.01 -7%
Recovery Rate % 96.70 96.72 0% 96.19 97.83 -2%
Ounces Produced* Oz 22,692 17,535 29% 83,239 74,478 12%
Marcapunta Ore Milled DMT 990,540 856,240 16% 3,456,535 3,030,696 14%
Ore Grade Gr/MT 0.86 0.73 18% 0.70 0.67 4%
Recovery Rate % 23.63 37.01 -36% 26.81 34.87 -23%
Ounces Produced* Oz 6,472 7,459 -13% 20,442 23,170 -12%
Julcani Ounces Produced Oz 237 - N.A. 237 - N.A.
Open Pit                
La Zanja Ounces Produced Oz 2,308 10,163 -77% 9,080 29,616 -69%
Tajo Norte
Cu - Ag
Ounces Produced Oz - 8 N.A. 661 189 N.A.
Coimolache Ounces Produced Oz 27,351 21,067 30% 67,140 82,408 -19%
Silver Production              
Mining Unit Operating Results Unit 4Q23 4Q22 △% FY23 FY22 △ %
Underground                
Tambomayo Ore Milled DMT 149,143 166,045 -10% 584,246 634,368 -8%
Ore Grade Oz/MT 2.71 3.10 -13% 3.14 3.12 1%
Recovery Rate % 87.61 89.98 -3% 86.29 94.08 -8%
Ounces Produced Oz 353,783 463,938 -24% 1,590,784 1,863,411 -15%
Orcopampa Ore Milled DMT 74,629 56,163 33% 288,104 236,505 22%
Ore Grade Oz/MT 0.15 0.19 -22% 0.14 0.18 -23%
Recovery Rate % 72.32 80.04 -10% 73.76 74.32 -1%
Ounces Produced Oz 8,136 8,687 -6% 30,164 32,124 -6%
Uchucchacua Ore Milled DMT 70,104 - N.A. 70,104 - N.A.
Ore Grade Oz/MT 4.85 - N.A. 4.85 - N.A.
Recovery Rate % 79.04 - N.A. 79.04 - N.A.
Ounces Produced Oz 278,538 - N.A. 278,538 - N.A.
Yumpag Ore Milled DMT 101,367 - N.A. 101,367 - N.A.
Ore Grade Oz/MT 9.96 - N.A. 9.96 - N.A.
Recovery Rate % 34.54 - N.A. 34.54 - N.A.
Ounces Produced Oz 2,316,499 - N.A. 2,316,499 - N.A.
Julcani Ore Milled DMT 25,371 34,004 -25% 113,035 132,298 -15%
Ore Grade Oz/MT 14.49 19.43 -25% 15.37 20.34 -24%
Recovery Rate % 95.77 97.78 -2% 95.98 98.11 -2%
Ounces Produced* Oz 352,784 646,125 -45% 1,670,679 2,640,689 -37%
Marcapunta Ore Milled DMT 990,540 856,240 16% 3,456,535 3,030,696 14%
Ore Grade Oz/MT 0.89 0.91 -3% 0.90 0.89 1%
Recovery Rate % 53.83 61.02 -12% 55.49 55.46 0%
Ounces Produced Oz 473,787 477,385 -1% 1,733,686 1,513,932 15%
Open Pit                
Tajo Norte
Cu - Ag
Ore Milled DMT - 15,663 N.A. 478,455 172,005 N.A.
Ore Grade Oz/MT - 2.03 N.A. 2.24 2.14 5%
Recovery Rate % - 65.76 N.A. 55.51 54.57 2%
Ounces Produced Oz - 20,863 N.A. 672,704 199,632 N.A.

 

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Tajo Norte
Pb - Zn
Ore Milled DMT 592,743 167,171 N.A. 959,442 1,653,457 -42%
Ore Grade Oz/MT 1.85 2.36 -21% 1.74 1.69 3%
Recovery Rate % 49.93 84.83 -41% 53.37 60.97 -12%
Ounces Produced Oz 535,507 379,520 41% 858,469 1,843,264 -53%
La Zanja Ounces Produced Oz 4,956 10,163 -51% 20,589 29,616 -30%
Coimolache Ounces Produced Oz 88,080 68,135 29% 264,835 296,968 -11%
Lead Production              
Mining Unit Operating Results Unit 4Q23 4Q22 △% FY23 FY22 △ %
Underground                
Tambomayo Ore Milled DMT 149,143 166,045 -10% 584,246 634,368 -8%
Ore Grade % 0.82 1.56 -48% 0.79 1.79 -56%
Recovery Rate % 84.26 89.87 -6% 83.63 90.57 -8%
MT Produced MT 1,026 2,320 -56% 3,877 10,290 -62%
Uchucchacua Ore Milled DMT 70,104 - N.A. 70,104 - N.A.
Ore Grade % 3.13 - N.A. 3.13 - N.A.
Recovery Rate % 89.91 - N.A. 89.91 - N.A.
MT Produced MT 1,962 - N.A. 1,962 - N.A.
Julcani Ore Milled DMT 25,371 34,004 -25% 113,035 132,298 -15%
Ore Grade % 0.67 0.54 23% 0.55 0.44 24%
Recovery Rate % 86.27 90.29 -4% 88.35 91.16 -3%
Ounces Produced* MT 147 167 -12% 545 530 3%
Open Pit                
Tajo Norte
Pb - Zn
Ore Milled DMT 592,743 167,171 N.A. 959,442 1,653,457 -42%
Ore Grade % 1.54 1.46 6% 1.53 1.01 50%
Recovery Rate % 31.73 48.52 -35% 34.97 40.42 -13%
MT Produced MT 2,866 1,207 N.A. 5,026 6,791 -26%
Zinc Production              
Mining Unit Operating Results Unit 4Q23 4Q22 △% FY23 FY22 △ %
Underground                
Tambomayo Ore Milled DMT 149,143 166,045 -10% 584,246 634,368 -8%
Ore Grade % 1.25 1.82 -31% 1.11 2.40 -54%
Recovery Rate % 79.16 86.40 -8% 77.92 88.62 -12%
MT Produced MT 1,478 2,601 -43% 5,092 13,511 -62%
Uchucchacua Ore Milled DMT 70,104 - N.A. 70,104 - N.A.
Ore Grade % 5.36 - N.A. 5.36 - N.A.
Recovery Rate % 70.61 - N.A. 70.61 - N.A.
MT Produced MT 2,763 - N.A. 2,763 - N.A.
Open Pit                
Tajo Norte
Pb - Zn
Ore Milled DMT 592,743 167,171 N.A. 959,442 1,653,457 -42%
Ore Grade % 3.61 3.45 5% 3.61 2.54 42%
Recovery Rate % 49.21 69.33 -29% 50.23 54.83 -8%
MT Produced MT 10,492 4,037 N.A. 17,153 23,359 -27%
Copper Production              
Mining Unit Operating Results Unit 4Q23 4Q22 △% FY23 FY22 △ %
Underground                
Marcapunta Ore Milled DMT 990,540 856,240 16% 3,456,535 3,030,696 14%
Ore Grade % 1.60 1.93 -17% 1.67 1.78 -6%
Recovery Rate % 85.49 87.35 -2% 85.55 85.66 0%
MT Produced MT 13,581 14,456 -6% 49,472 46,165 7%
Tajo Norte
Cu - Ag
Ore Milled DMT - 15,663 N.A. 478,455 172,005 N.A.
Ore Grade % - 0.80 N.A. 2.49 1.10 N.A.
Recovery Rate % - 73.09 N.A. 59.89 62.98 -5%
MT Produced MT - 92 N.A. 8,235 1,187 N.A.
Julcani MT Produced MT 14 - N.A. 14 - N.A.

 

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APPENDIX 3: Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (in thousand US$)

 

  4Q23 4Q22 FY23 FY22
Net Income -10,271 55,342 32,682 602,935
Add / Subtract: 126,704 21,515 205,665 -129,807
Income from sale of investment in Yanacocha 0 0 0 300,000
Depreciation and Amortization in cost of sales 59,223 45,250 181,039 176,781
Provision (credit) for income tax, net 45,064 35,239 42,994 41
Interest expense 75,799 12,044 119,254 54,136
Loss (gain) on currency exchange difference -15,925 -29,957 -19,375 -26,871
Provision of bonuses and compensations 4,738 3,856 15,129 15,820
Loss (gain) from discontinued operations 7,287 1,322 6,848 -478,547
Workers' participation provision -515 762 4,176 1,033
Depreciation and amortization in administration expenses 960 644 2,903 2,460
Depreciation and Amortization in other, net 28 32 107 108
Provision (reversal) for contingencies -1,393 -870 -6,927 2,935
Share in associated companies by the equity method, net -38,857 -58,121 -152,225 -176,270
Write-off of fixed assets 464 3,602 1,334 3,924
Impairment (reversal) of inventories -21,730 576 4,920 -932
Interest income -2,984 -2,882 -9,057 -14,443
Provision for accounts receivables 9,597 253 9,597 253
Changes in closure of mining units 7,977 -302 7,977 -302
Changes in environmental liabilities provisions 4,765 -228 4,765 -228
Impairment of long-term lived assets 0 -19,874 0 -19,874
Changes in provision of exploration activities -7,794 13,631 -7,794 13,631
Write-off of inventories 0 11,377 0 11,377
Contractor claims provisions 0 2,839 0 2,839
Write-off of accounts receivable 0 2,322 0 2,322
EBITDA Buenaventura Direct Operations 116,433 76,857 238,347 473,128
EBITDA Cerro Verde (19.58%) 72,473 116,984 369,039 378,084
EBITDA Coimolache (40.095%) 13,282 2,587 13,279 14,979
EBITDA Buenaventura + All Associates 202,188 196,428 620,665 866,191

 

*Cerro Verde’s EBITDA accounts for D&A related to the capitalization of the stripping.

 

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Note:

EBITDA (Buenaventura Direct Operations) consists of earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, share in associated companies, net, loss on currency exchange difference, other, net, provision for workers’ profit sharing and provision for long-term officers’ compensation.

 

EBITDA (including associated companies) consists of EBITDA (Buenaventura Direct Operations), plus (1) Buenaventura’s equity share of EBITDA (Cerro Verde), plus (2) Buenaventura’s equity share of EBITDA (Coimolache). All EBITDA mentioned were similarly calculated using financial information provided to Buenaventura by the associated companies.

 

Buenaventura presents EBITDA (Buenaventura Direct Operations) and EBITDA (including affiliates) to provide further information with respect to its operating performance and the operating performance of its equity investees, the affiliates. EBITDA (Buenaventura Direct Operations) and EBITDA (including affiliates) are not a measure of financial performance under IFRS and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. You should not consider EBITDA (Buenaventura Direct Operations) and EBITDA (including affiliates) as alternatives to operating income or net income determined in accordance with IFRS, as an indicator of Buenaventura’s, affiliates operating performance, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities.

 

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APPENDIX 4: 2023 RESERVES

 

 

RESERVES AS OF DECEMBER 31st 2023
           
PRELIMINARY PROVEN AND PROBABLE RESERVES
 
           
GOLD          
  % Ownership MT (000) Grade Oz/TMS Oz (000) Attributable (000)
Orcopampa 100.00 222 0.314 70 70
Julcani 100.00 219 0.030 7 7
Tambomayo 100.00 573 0.073 42 42
La Zanja 100.00 - - - -
Coimolache 40.09 43,692 0.009 396 159
El Brocal Marcapunta  61.43 28,281 0.021 592 364
El Brocal (Tajo Norte Smelter - Cu-Ag) 61.43 22,245 0.008 171 105
San Gabriel  100.00 14,934 0.130 1,940 1,940
Total       3,218 2,686
           
SILVER          
  % Ownership MT (000) Grade Oz/TMS Oz (000) Attributable (000)
Uchucchacua/Yumpag (Ag - Zn - Pb)  100.00 5,322 14.32 76,239 76,239
Julcani 100.00 219 18.39 4,020 4,020
Orcopampa 100.00 222 0.16 36 36
Tambomayo 100.00 573 5.72 3,277 3,277
La Zanja 100.00 - - - -
Coimolache  40.09 43,692 0.31 13,500 5,413
El Brocal (Tajo Norte Smelter - Cu-Ag) 61.43 22,245 0.69 15,398 9,459
El Brocal (Tajo Norte Smelter - Zn-Pb-Ag) 61.43 2,077 3.61 7,505 4,610
El Brocal Marcapunta  61.43 28,281 0.67 19,079 11,720
San Gabriel 100.00 14,934 0.21 3,087 3,087
Total       142,141 117,861
           
ZINC          
  % Ownership MT (000) % Zn MT (000) Attributable (000)
Uchucchacua/Yumpag (Ag - Zn - Pb)  100.00 3,052                 3.24 99 99
Tambomayo 100.00 573                 1.04                6                        6
El Brocal (Tajo Norte - Smelter Zn - Pb - Ag ) 61.43 2,077                 3.67 76 47
Total       181 152
           
           
LEAD          
  % Ownership MT (000) % Pb MT (000) Attributable (000)
Uchucchacua/Yumpag (Ag - Zn - Pb)  100.00 3,052                 1.97 60 60
Julcani 100.00 219                 2.43 5 5
Tambomayo 100.00 573                 0.61 3 3
El Brocal (Tajo Norte - Smelter Zn - Pb - Ag ) 61.43 2,077                 1.70 35 22
Total       104 91
           
           
COPPER          
  % Ownership MT (000) % Cu MT (000) Attributable (000)
Julcani  100.00 219                 0.55 1 1
El Brocal Marcapunta Norte 61.43 28,281                 1.27 360 221
El Brocal (Tajo Norte - Smelter Cu - Ag) 61.43 22,245                 1.82 404 248
Trapiche 100.00 283,200                 0.51 1,444 1,444
Total       2,210 1,915
           
Prices used for Buenaventura´s Reserves calculation:         
Gold 1,800 US$/Oz - Silver 22.00 US$/Oz - Zinc 3,000 US$/MT - Lead 2,100 US$/MT - Copper 8,000 US$/MT

 

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APPENDIX 5: COST APPLICABLE TO SALES RECONCILIATION

 

Reconciliation of Costs Applicable to Sales and Cost Applicable to Sales per Unit Sold

 

Cost applicable to sales consists of cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, plus selling expenses. Cost applicable to sales per unit sold for each mine consists of cost applicable to sales for a particular metal produced at a given mine divided by the volume of such metal produced at such mine in the specified period. We note that cost applicable to sales is not directly comparable to the cash operating cost figures disclosed in previously furnished earnings releases.

 

Cost applicable to sales and Cost applicable to sales per unit of mineral sold are not measures of financial performance under IFRS and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. We consider Cost applicable to sales and Cost applicable to sales per unit of mineral sold to be key measures in managing and evaluating our operating performance. These measures are widely reported in the precious metals industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have standardized meanings. You should not consider Cost applicable to sales or Cost applicable to sales per unit of mineral sold as alternatives to cost of sales determined in accordance with IFRS, as indicators of our operating performance. Cost applicable to sales and Cost applicable to sales per unit of mineral sold are calculated without adjusting for by-product revenue amounts.

 

Operations’ Cost applicable to sales does not include operating cost for those months during which Buenaventura’s operations were suspended due to COVID-19, as these have been classified as “Unabsorbed costs due to production stoppage” within the financial statements.

 

The tables below set forth (i) a reconciliation of consolidated Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization to consolidated Cost applicable to sales, (ii) reconciliations of the components of Cost applicable to sales (by mine and mineral) to the corresponding consolidated line items set forth on our consolidated statements of profit or loss for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and (iii) reconciliations of Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization to Cost applicable to sales for each of our mining units.  The amounts set forth in Cost applicable to sales and Cost applicable to sales per unit sold for each mine and mineral indicated in the tables below can be reconciled to the amounts set forth on our consolidated statements of profit or loss for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and 2022 by reference to the reconciliations of Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization (by mine and mineral), Selling Expenses (by mine and metal) expenses and Exploration in units in operations (by mine and mineral) to consolidated Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, consolidated Selling Expenses and consolidated Exploration in units in operations expenses, respectively, set forth below.

 

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Set forth below is a reconciliation of consolidated Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization, to consolidated Cost applicable to sales:

 

   For the 3 months ended December 31   For the 12 months ended December 31 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
                 
   (in thousands of US$)         
Consolidated Cost of sales excluding depreciation and amortization   121,426    127,602    463,597    465,105 
                     
Add:                    
Consolidated Exploration in units in operation   10,178    27,167    49,229    80,796 
Consolidated Commercial deductions   62,242    45,190    196,893    183,077 
Consolidated Selling expenses   6,647    4,732    19,392    20,222 
Consolidated Cost applicable to sales   200,493    204,691    729,111    749,200 

 

Set forth below is a reconciliation of Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization (by mine and mineral) to consolidated Cost of sales:

 

   For the 3 months ended December 31   For the 12 months ended December 31 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
                 
Cost of sales by mine and mineral      (in thousands of US$)     
Julcani, Gold   450    4    486    82 
Julcani, Silver   7,167    7,391    28,930    28,287 
Julcani, Lead   226    182    730    488 
Julcani, Copper   87    75    387    285 
Orcopampa, Gold   18,643    13,777    71,462    55,004 
Orcopampa, Silver   70    76    265    309 
Orcopampa, Copper   0    0    0    0 
Uchucchacua, Gold   0    0    0    0 
Uchucchacua, Silver   12,786    0    13,087    0 
Uchucchacua, Lead   936    0    814    0 
Uchucchacua, Zinc   1,372    0    1,193    0 
Tambomayo, Gold   12,329    9,313    41,954    34,865 
Tambomayo, Silver   4,213    3,984    19,620    13,391 
Tambomayo, Zinc   1,099    2,157    4,608    16,638 
Tambomayo, Lead   1,626    1,828    4,077    8,141 
La Zanja, Gold   4,436    16,695    15,435    49,923 
La Zanja, Silver   141    506    748    2,251 
El Brocal, Gold   2,982    5,815    10,621    13,874 
El Brocal, Silver   6,157    8,364    25,341    29,785 
El Brocal, Lead   2,019    1,270    3,944    5,930 
El Brocal, Zinc   7,044    2,841    13,436    31,697 
El Brocal, Copper   34,878    55,622    187,155    173,513 
Non Mining Units   2,765    -2,300    19,303    642 
Consolidated Cost of sales, excluding depreciation and amortization   121,426    127,602    463,597    465,105  

 

 

Set forth below is a reconciliation of Exploration expenses in units in operation (by mine and mineral) to consolidated Exploration expenses in mining units:

 

   For the 3 months ended December 31   For the 12 months ended December 31 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
                 
Exploration expenses in units in operation by mine and   (in thousands of US$) 
mineral                    
Julcani, Gold   104    1    111    19 
Julcani, Silver   1,664    1,783    6,623    6,549 
Julcani, Lead   53    44    167    113 
Julcani, Copper   20    18    89    66 
Orcopampa, Gold   1,352    2,030    6,049    11,529 
Orcopampa, Silver   5    11    22    65 
Orcopampa, Copper   0    0    0    0 
Uchucchacua, Gold   0    0    0    0 
Uchucchacua, Silver   3,245    17,243    21,176    32,806 
Uchucchacua, Lead   238    0    1,317    -214 
Uchucchacua, Zinc   348    0    1,930    0 
Tambomayo, Gold   769    1,073    2,058    4,764 
Tambomayo, Silver   263    459    962    1,830 
Tambomayo, Lead   69    249    200    1,112 
Tambomayo, Zinc   101    211    226    2,274 
La Zanja, Gold   96    609    512    3,073 
La Zanja, Silver   3    18    25    139 
El Brocal, Gold   104    269    343    908 
El Brocal, Silver   214    387    818    1,949 
El Brocal, Lead   70    59    127    388 
El Brocal, Zinc   245    131    434    2,074 
El Brocal, Copper   1,214    2,573    6,040    11,353 
Non Mining Units   0    0    0    0 
Consolidated Exploration expenses in units in operation   10,178    27,167    49,229    80,796 

 

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Set forth below is a reconciliation of Commercial Deductions in units in operation (by mine and mineral) to consolidated Commercial deductions:

 

   For the 3 months ended December 31  

For the 12 months ended December 31

 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
                 
Commercial Deductions in units in operation by
mine and mineral
   (in thousands of US$) 
      
Julcani, Gold   81    0    88    -5 
Julcani, Silver   396    466    1,670    1,962 
Julcani, Lead   9    11    38    33 
Julcani, Copper   3    5    20    18 
Orcopampa, Gold   219    177    1,045    784 
Orcopampa, Silver   3    0    3    13 
Orcopampa, Copper   0    0    0    0 
Uchucchacua, Gold   0    0    0    0 
Uchucchacua, Silver   7,965    1,538    11,264    3,375 
Uchucchacua, Lead   1,124    3    1,124    10 
Uchucchacua, Zinc   3,099    0    3,099    272 
Tambomayo, Gold   1,364    1,560    5,435    6,558 
Tambomayo, Silver   668    744    3,023    3,183 
Tambomayo, Lead   115    326    466    1,455 
Tambomayo, Zinc   1,045    959    2,801    12,241 
La Zanja, Gold   36    93    123    305 
La Zanja, Silver   1    5    11    32 
El Brocal, Gold   2,502    3,079    7,527    8,639 
El Brocal, Silver   5,227    4,049    16,860    16,374 
El Brocal, Lead   1,356    492    1,963    2,820 
El Brocal, Zinc   7,977    1,212    12,356    17,426 
El Brocal, Copper   29,051    30,471    127,979    107,581 
Non Mining Units   0    0    0    0 
Consolidated Commercial deductions in units in operation   62,242    45,190    196,893    183,077 

 

Set forth below is a reconciliation of Selling expenses (by mine and mineral) to consolidated Selling expenses:

 

   For the 3 months ended December 31  

For the 12 months ended December 31

 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
                 
Selling expenses by mine and mineral   (in thousands of US$) 
Julcani, Gold   4    0    4    1 
Julcani, Silver   69    71    226    378 
Julcani, Lead   2    2    6    7 
Julcani, Copper   1    1    3    4 
Orcopampa, Gold   156    113    669    557 
Orcopampa, Silver   1    1    2    3 
Orcopampa, Copper   0    0    0    0 
Uchucchacua, Gold   0    0    0    0 
Uchucchacua, Silver   965    928    2,898    3,393 
Uchucchacua, Lead   71    0    180    -22 
Uchucchacua, Zinc   104    0    264    0 
Tambomayo, Gold   470    471    1,647    2,447 
Tambomayo, Silver   161    201    770    940 
Tambomayo, Lead   42    109    160    571 
Tambomayo, Zinc   62    92    181    1,168 
La Zanja, Gold   11    45    57    171 
La Zanja, Silver   0    1    3    8 
El Brocal, Gold   241    193    506    525 
El Brocal, Silver   498    277    1,207    1,128 
El Brocal, Lead   163    42    188    225 
El Brocal, Zinc   569    94    640    1,200 
El Brocal, Copper   2,819    1,844    8,916    6,571 
Non Mining Units   239    245    865    948 
Consolidated Selling expenses   6,647    4,732    19,392    20,222 

 

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   JULCANI
   4Q 2023  4Q 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 450 7,167 226 - 87 7,931 4 7,391 182 - 75 7,652
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 104 1,664 53 - 20 1,841 1 1,783 44 - 18 1,846
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 81 396 9 - 3 490 0 466 11 - 5 482
Selling Expenses (US$000) 4 68.68 2.17 - 1 76 0 71 2 - 1 74
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 640 9,296 290 - 112 10,338 5 9,712 239 - 99 10,054
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 241 319,975 122 - 11 Not Applicable 4 605,128 138 - 17 Not Applicable
 CAS 2,659 29.05 2,376 - 10,283 Not Applicable 1,355 16.05 1,738 - 5,889 Not Applicable

 

  ORCOPAMPA
  4Q 2023 4Q 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 18,643 70 - - - 18,713 13,777 76 - - - 13,853
Add:         -              
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 1,352 5 - - - 1,357 2,030 11 - - - 2,041
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 219 3 - - - 222 177 0 - - - 177
Selling Expenses (US$000) 156 1 - - - 157 113 1 - - - 114
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 20,371 78 - - - 20,449 16,097 88 - - - 16,185
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 22,807 7,236 - - - Not Applicable 17,514 7,461 - - - Not Applicable
 CAS 893 10.80 - - - Not Applicable 919 11.77 - - - Not Applicable

 

  UCHUCCHACUA
  4Q 2023 4Q 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) - 12,786 936 1,372 - 15,094 - - - - - -
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) - 3,245 238 348 - 3,831 - 17,243 - - - 17,243
Commercial Deductions (US$000) - 7,965 1,124 3,099 - 12,188 - 1,538 3 - - 1,541
Selling Expenses (US$000) - 965 71 104 - 1,139 - 928 - - - 928
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) - 24,961 2,369 4,922 - 32,252 - 19,709 3 - - 19,712
Divide: -           -          
Volume Sold   2,064,513 1,721 2,129 - Not Applicable - 152,471 - - - Not Applicable
 CAS - 12.09 1,376 2,312 - No Applicable - 129.27 - - - No Applicable

 

  TAMBOMAYO
  4Q 2023 4Q 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 12,329 4,213 1,099 1,626 - 19,267 9,313 3,984 2,157 1,828 - 17,282
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 769 263 69 101 - 1,202 1,073 459 249 211 - 1,991
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 1,364 668 115 1,045 - 3,192 1,560 744 326 959 - 3,589
Selling Expenses (US$000) 470 161 42 62 - 735 471 201 109 92 - 874
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 14,932 5,305 1,325 2,835 - 24,396 12,417 5,389 2,841 3,090 - 23,737
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 10,806 307,614 873 1,153 - Not Applicable 10,999 402,538 2,126 2,038 - Not Applicable
 CAS 1,382 17.24 1,518 2,459 - No Applicable 1,129 13.39 1,337 1,516 - No Applicable

 

  JULCANI
  FY 2023 FY 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 486 28,930 730 - 387 30,533 82 28,287 488 - 285 29,142
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 111 6,623 167 - 89 6,990 19 6,549 113 - 66 6,747
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 88 1,670 38 - 20 1,815 -5 1,962 33 - 18 2,008
Selling Expenses (US$000) 4 226 6 - 3 239 1 378 7 - 4 389
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 688 37,450 941 - 499 39,577 97 37,177 640 - 373 38,286
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 330 1,571,560 461 - 61 Not Applicable 82 2,498,142 433 - 65 No Aplicable
 CAS 2,083 23.83 2,040 - 8,185 No Applicable 1,175 14.88 1,480 - 5,760 No Applicable

 

  ORCOPAMPA
  FY 2023 FY 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 71,462 265 - - - 71,727 55,004 309 - - - 55,313
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 6,049 22 - - - 6,071 11,529 65 - - - 11,594
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 1,045 3 - - - 1,047 784 13 - - - 797
Selling Expenses (US$000) 669 2 - - - 671 557 3 - - - 560
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 79,224 292 - - - 79,516 67,874 391 - - - 68,264
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 83,311 26,668 - - - Not Applicable 74,354 34,516 - - - Not Applicable
 CAS 951 10.96 - - - No Applicable 913 11.32 - - - No Applicable

 

  UCHUCCHACUA
  FY 2023 FY 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) - 13,087 814 1,193 - 15,094 - - - - - -
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) - 21,176 1,317 1,930 - 24,423 - 32,806 -214 - - 32,592
Commercial Deductions (US$000) - 11,264 1,124 3,099 - 15,487 - 3,375 10 272 - 3,657
Selling Expenses (US$000) - 2,898 180 264 - 3,342 - 3,393 -22 - - 3,371
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) - 48,425 3,436 6,485 - 58,346 - 39,575 -227 272 - 39,620
Divide:                        
Volume Sold - 2,431,290 1,721 2,129 - Not Applicable - 461,315 18 - - Not Applicable
 CAS - 19.92 1,996 3,046 - No Applicable - 85.79 - - - No Applicable

 

  TAMBOMAYO
  FY 2023 FY 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 41,954 19,620 4,077 4,608 - 70,260 34,865 13,391 8,141 16,638 - 73,035
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 2,058 962 200 226 - 3,446 4,764 1,830 1,112 2,274 - 9,980
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 5,435 3,023 466 2,801 - 11,725 6,558 3,183 1,455 12,241 - 23,436
Selling Expenses (US$000) 1,647 770 160 181 - 2,758 2,447 940 571 1,168 - 5,126
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 51,094 24,375 4,903 7,816 - 88,189 48,634 19,344 11,280 32,320 - 111,578
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 37,456 1,433,048 3,394 3,998 - Not Applicable 48,247 1,598,004 9,479 11,054 - Not Applicable
 CAS 1,364 17.01 1,445 1,955 - No Applicable 1,008 12.11 1,190 2,924 - Not Applicable

 

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  LA ZANJA
  4Q 2023 4Q 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 4,436 141 - - - 4,577 16,695 506 - - - 17,202
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 96 3 - - - 99 609 18 - - - 627
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 36 1 - - - 38 93 5 - - - 98
Selling Expenses (US$000) 11 0 - - - 11 45 1 - - - 46
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 4,579 146 - - - 4,725 17,442 531 - - - 17,973
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 2,220 6,027 - - - Not Applicable 10,576 24,707 - - - Not Applicable
 CAS 2,063 24.15 - - - Not Applicable 1,649 21.49 - - - Not Applicable

 

  BROCAL
  4Q 2023 4Q 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 2,982 6,157 2,019 7,044 34,878 53,079 5,815 8,364 1,270 2,841 55,622 73,912
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 104 214 70 245 1,214 1,848 269 387 59 131 2,573 3,419
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 2,502 5,227 1,356 7,977 29,051 46,113 3,079 4,049 492 1,212 30,471 39,302
Selling Expenses (US$000) 241 498 163 569 2,819 4,290 193 277 42 94 1,844 2,451
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 5,829 12,096 3,608 15,835 67,962 105,330 9,356 13,078 1,862 4,279 90,510 119,084
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 4,411 816,847 2,712 8,532 13,476 Not Applicable 5,492 712,041 1,036 3,311 13,772 Not Applicable
 CAS 1,322 14.81 1,330 1,856 5,043 Not Applicable 1,704 18.37 1,798 1,292 6,572 Not Applicable

 

  NON MINING COMPANIES
  4Q 2023 4Q 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) - - - - - 2,765 - - - - - -2,300
Add:                        
Selling Expenses (US$000) - - - - - 239 - - - - - 245
Total (US$000) - - - - - 3,004 - - - - - -2,055

 

  BUENAVENTURA CONSOLIDATED
  4Q 2023 4Q 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 38,839 30,534 4,280 10,042 34,965 121,426 45,605 20,322 3,609 4,669 55,697 127,602
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 2,425 5,394 429 695 1,235 10,178 3,981 19,902 351 342 2,591 27,167
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 4,203 14,260 2,604 12,121 29,055 62,242 4,909 6,802 832 2,172 30,475 45,190
Selling Expenses (US$000) 883 1,693 278 735 2,820 6,647 822 1,480 153 187 1,845 4,732
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 46,351 51,881 7,591 23,592 68,074 200,493 55,316 48,506 4,945 7,369 90,608 204,691
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 40,484 3,522,212 5,428 11,813 13,487 Not Applicable 44,584 1,904,345 3,299 5,349 13,789 Not Applicable
 CAS 1,145 14.73 1,398 1,997 5,047 Not Applicable 1,241 25.47 1,499 1,378 6,571 Not Applicable

 

  COIMOLACHE
  4Q 2023 4Q 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 28,144 1,053 - - - 29,197 35,780.70 1,480 - - - 37,261
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 1,372 51 - - - 1,423 2,806.88 116 - - - 2,923
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 71 3 - - - 74 406 95 - - - 501
Selling Expenses (US$000) 317 12 - - - 329 289 12 - - - 301
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 29,904 1,119 - - - 31,023 39,283 1,703 - - - 40,986
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 30,756 98,834 - - - Not Applicable 23,442 76,077 - - - Not Applicable
 CAS 972 11.32 - - - Not Applicable 1,676 22.39 - - - Not Applicable

 

  LA ZANJA
  FY 2023 FY 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 15,435 748 - - - 16,183 49,923 2,251 - - - 52,174
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 512 25 - - - 537 3,073 139 - - - 3,212
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 123 11 - - - 133 305 32 - - - 337
Selling Expenses (US$000) 57 3 - - - 60 171 8 - - - 179
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 16,127 786 - - - 16,913 53,472 2,429 - - - 55,902
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 9,102 35,000 - - - Not Applicable 29,376 109,944 - - - Not Applicable
 CAS 1,772 22.45 - - - No Applicable 1,820 22.10 - - - Not Applicable

 

  BROCAL
  FY 2023 FY 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 10,621 25,341 3,944 13,436 187,155 240,497 13,874 29,785 5,930 31,697 173,513 254,798
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 343 818 127 434 6,040 7,762 908 1,949 388 2,074 11,352.68 16,671
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 7,527 16,860 1,963 12,356 127,979 166,685 8,639 16,374 2,820 17,426 107,581 152,841
Selling Expenses (US$000) 506 1,207 188 640 8,916 11,457 525 1,128 225 1,200 6,571 9,649
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 18,997 44,227 6,222 26,865 330,090 426,401 23,946 49,236 9,362 52,397 299,018 433,959
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 12,985 2,690,844 4,651 14,010 55,366 Not Applicable 16,217 2,857,792 5,914 19,166 45,211 Not Applicable
 CAS 1,463 16.44 1,338 1,918 5,962 No Applicable 1,477 17.23 1,583 2,734 6,614 Not Applicable

 

  NON MINING COMPANIES
  FY 2023 FY 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) - - - - - 19,303 - - - - - 642
Add:           -           -
Selling Expenses (US$000) - - - - - 865 - - - - - 948
Total (US$000) - - - - - 20,168 - - - - - 1,590

 

  BUENAVENTURA CONSOLIDATED
  FY 2023 FY 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 139,959 87,991 9,565 19,237 187,542 463,597 153,747 74,023 14,559 48,335 173,798 465,105
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 9,072 29,626 1,812 2,589 6,129 49,229 20,293 43,337 1,399 4,347 11,419 80,796
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 14,217 32,830 3,591 18,255 127,999 196,893 16,281 24,941 4,317 29,939 107,599 183,077
Selling Expenses (US$000) 2,882 5,107 534 1,085 8,919 19,392 3,702 5,849 780 2,368 6,575 20,222
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 166,131 155,555 15,502 41,166 330,589 729,111 194,023 148,151 21,056 84,989 299,390 749,200
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 143,185 8,188,411 10,227 20,137 55,427 Not Applicable 168,276 7,559,712 15,843 30,220 45,276 Not Applicable
 CAS 1,160 19.00 1,516 2,044 5,964 Not Applicable 1,153 19.60 1,329 2,812 6,613 Not Applicable

 

  COIMOLACHE
  FY 2023 FY 2022
  GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL GOLD (OZ) SILVER (OZ) LEAD (MT) ZINC (MT) COPPER (MT) TOTAL
Cost of Sales (without D&A) (US$000) 80,114 3,769 - - - 83,883 109,462 5,051 - - - 114,513
Add:                        
Exploration Expenses (US$000) 10,921 514 - - - 11,435 8,571 396 - - - 8,967
Commercial Deductions (US$000) 364 51 - - - 415 842 135 - - - 978
Selling Expenses (US$000) 786 37 - - - 823 973 45 - - - 1,018
Cost Applicable to Sales (US$000) 92,185 4,371 - - - 96,556 119,849 5,627 - - - 125,476
Divide:                        
Volume Sold 67,016 263,729 - - - Not Applicable 86,010 335,598 - - - Not Applicable
 CAS 1,376 16.57 - - - No Applicable 1,393 16.77 - - - Not Applicable

 

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APPENDIX 6: All-in Sustaining Cost

 

All-in Sustaining Cost for 4Q22 - Gold

 

 

  Buenaventura1   La Zanja   El Brocal   Consolidated 2   Tantahuatay
  4Q22   4Q22   4Q22   4Q22   4Q22
Au Ounces Sold Net   28,517     10,576     5,492     44,584     23,442
                             
                   
Income Statement & Cash Flow US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au
                             
Cost of Sales 40,051 1,404   12,783 1,209   75,839 13,809   128,673 2,886   37,261 1,590
Exploration in Operating Units 23,121 811   626 59   3,419 623   27,166 609   2,923 125
Royalties 2,598 91   0 0   0 0   2,598 58   0 0
Comercial Deductions3 5,790 203   98 9   39,302 7,156   45,190 1,014   501 21
Selling Expenses 1,859 65   46 4   2,451 446   4,356 98   301 13
Administrative Expenses 7,368 258   1,050 99   3,290 599   11,708 263   1,459 62
Other, net 3,647 128   7,661 724   6,350 1,156   17,658 396   -636 -27
Sustaining Capex4 2,341 82   495 47   12,929 2,354   15,765 354   2,186 93
                             
By-product Credit -31,041 -1,089   -568 -54   -114,725 -20,890   -146,334 -3,282   -1,684 -72
                             
All-in Sustaining Cost 55,733 1,954   22,191 2,098   28,856 5,254   106,780 2,395   42,311 1,805

 

All-in Sustaining Cost for 4Q22 - Copper

 

  Buenaventura1   La Zanja   El Brocal   Consolidated 2      
  4Q22   4Q22   4Q22   4Q22      
Cu MT Sold Net   17     0     13,772     13,789      
                             
                             
Income Statement & Cash Flow US$ 000' US$/TM Cu   US$ 000' US$/TM Cu   US$ 000' US$/TM Cu   US$ 000' US$/TM Cu      
                             
Cost of Sales 40,051 2,393,963   12,783 -   75,839 5,507   128,673 9,332      
Exploration in Operating Units 23,121 1,382,008   626 -   3,419 248   27,166 1,970      
Royalties 2,598 155,290   0 -   0 0   2,598 188      
Comercial Deductions3 5,790 346,061   98 -   39,302 2,854   45,190 3,277      
Selling Expenses 1,859 111,118   46 -   2,451 178   4,356 316      
Administrative Expenses 7,368 440,406   1,050 -   3,290 239   11,708 849      
Other, net 3,647 217,992   7,661 -   6,350 461   17,658 1,281      
Sustaining Capex4 2,341 139,906   495 -   12,929 939   15,765 1,143      
                             
By-product Credit -80,292 -4,799,312   -19,298 -   -30,817 -2,238   -130,408 -9,458      
                             
All-in Sustaining Cost 6,482 387,433   3,461 -   112,764 8,188   122,707 8,899      

 

*All-in Sustaining Cost does not include: Depreciation and Amortization, Stoppage of mining units, Exploration in non-operating areas.

 

Notes:

1. Non-consolidated financial statements for Compañia De Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.

2. Considers 100% from Compañia De Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., 100% from La Zanja and 100% from El Brocal.

3. For all metals produced.

4. Sustaining Capex + Growth Capex equals Acquisitions of mining concessions, development costs, property, plant and equipment.

 

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All-in Sustaining Cost for 4Q23 - Gold                            
                             
  Buenaventura1   La Zanja   El Brocal   Consolidated 2   Tantahuatay
  4Q23   4Q23   4Q23   4Q23   4Q23
Au Ounces Sold Net   33,854     2,220     4,411     40,484     30,756
                             
                   
Income Statement & Cash Flow US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au
                             
Cost of Sales 62,562 1,848   4,747 2,139   57,858 13,118   125,167 3,092   29,197 949
Exploration in Operating Units 8,232 243   100 45   1,847 419   10,179 251   1,423 46
Royalties 3,386 100   0 0   0 0   3,386 84   0 0
Comercial Deductions3 16,091 475   38 17   46,113 10,455   62,242 1,537   74 2
Selling Expenses 2,108 62   11 5   4,290 973   6,409 158   329 11
Administrative Expenses 9,726 287   207 93   2,564 581   12,497 309   719 23
Other, net 13,775 407   -9,886 -4,454   9,046 2,051   12,935 320   -584 -19
Sustaining Capex4 1,629 48   672 303   9,435 2,139   11,735 290   2,582 84
                             
By-product Credit -78,727 -2,326   -143 -64   -146,588 -33,235   -225,458 -5,569   -2,314 -75
                             
All-in Sustaining Cost 38,782 1,146   -4,255 -1,917   -15,435 -3,499   19,093 472   31,426 1,022
                             
                             
All-in Sustaining Cost for 4Q23 - Copper                          
                             
  Buenaventura1   La Zanja   El Brocal   Consolidated 2      
  4Q23   4Q23   4Q23   4Q23      
Cu MT Sold Net   11     0     13,476     13,487      
                             
                             
Income Statement & Cash Flow US$ 000' US$/TM Cu   US$ 000' US$/TM Cu   US$ 000' US$/TM Cu   US$ 000' US$/TM Cu      
                             
Cost of Sales 62,562 5,744,904   4,747 -   57,858 4,293   125,167 9,280      
Exploration in Operating Units 8,232 755,923   100 -   1,847 137   10,179 755      
Royalties 3,386 310,927   0 -   0 0   3,386 251      
Comercial Deductions3 16,091 1,477,622   38 -   46,113 3,422   62,242 4,615      
Selling Expenses 2,108 193,572   11 -   4,290 318   6,409 475      
Administrative Expenses 9,726 893,113   207 -   2,564 190   12,497 927      
Other, net 13,775 1,264,922   -9,886 -   9,046 671   12,935 959      
Sustaining Capex4 1,629 149,575   672 -   9,435 700   11,735 870      
                             
By-product Credit -147,262 -13,522,693   -4,637 -   -53,258 -3,952   -205,157 -15,211      
                             
All-in Sustaining Cost -29,753 -2,732,135   -8,748 -   77,895 5,780   39,394 2,921      

 

*All-in Sustaining Cost does not include: Depreciation and Amortization, Stoppage of mining units, Exploration in non-operating areas.

 

Notes:

1. Non-consolidated financial statements for Compañia De Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.

2. Considers 100% from Compañia De Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., 100% from La Zanja and 100% from El Brocal.

3. For all metals produced.

4. Sustaining Capex + Growth Capex equals Acquisitions of mining concessions, development costs, property, plant and equipment.

 

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All-in Sustaining Cost for FY23 - Gold                        
                             
  Buenaventura1   La Zanja   El Brocal   Consolidated 2   Tantahuatay
  FY23   FY23   FY23   FY23   FY23
Au Ounces Sold Net   121,097     9,102     12,985     143,185     67,016
                             
                   
Income Statement & Cash Flow US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au   US$ 000' US$/Oz Au
                             
Cost of Sales 191,791 1,584   29,008 3,187   248,972 3,715   469,771 3,281   83,883 1,252
Exploration in Operating Units 40,931 338   538 59   7,761 116   49,230 344   11,435 171
Royalties 12,832 106   0 0   0 0   12,832 90   0 0
Comercial Deductions3 30,074 248   133 15   166,685 2,487   196,893 1,375   415 6
Selling Expenses 7,011 58   60 7   11,457 171   18,528 129   823 12
Administrative Expenses 41,491 343   2,413 265   9,781 146   53,685 375   3,772 56
Other, net 16,221 134   -9,368 -1,029   6,336 95   13,189 92   -1,335 -20
Sustaining Capex4 7,161 59   2,758 303   46,193 689   56,113 392   6,703 100
                             
By-product Credit -157,686 -1,302   -842 -93   -572,391 -8,541   -730,920 -5,105   -6,177 -92
                             
All-in Sustaining Cost 189,827 1,568   24,700 2,714   -75,206 -1,122   139,322 973   99,519 1,485
                             
                             
All-in Sustaining Cost for FY23 - Copper                        
                             
  Buenaventura1   La Zanja   El Brocal   Consolidated 2      
  FY23   FY23   FY23   FY23      
Cu MT Sold Net   61     0     55,366     55,427      
                             
                             
Income Statement & Cash Flow US$ 000' US$/TM Cu   US$ 000' US$/TM Cu   US$ 000' US$/TM Cu   US$ 000' US$/TM Cu      
                             
Cost of Sales 191,791 3,148,244   29,008 -   248,972 4,497   469,771 8,476      
Exploration in Operating Units 40,931 671,881   538 -   7,761 140   49,230 888      
Royalties 12,832 210,637   0 -   0 0   12,832 232      
Comercial Deductions3 30,074 493,668   133 -   166,685 3,011   196,893 3,552      
Selling Expenses 7,011 115,085   60 -   11,457 207   18,528 334      
Administrative Expenses 41,491 681,074   2,413 -   9,781 177   53,685 969      
Other, net 16,221 266,267   -9,368 -   6,336 114   13,189 238      
Sustaining Capex4 7,161 117,554   2,758 -   46,193 834   56,113 1,012      
                             
By-product Credit -393,045 -6,451,818   -18,231 -   -132,816 -2,399   -544,092 -9,816      
                             
All-in Sustaining Cost -45,532 -747,409   7,311 -   364,370 6,581   326,149 5,884      

 

*All-in Sustaining Cost does not include: Depreciation and Amortization, Stoppage of mining units, Exploration in non-operating areas.

 

Notes:

1. Non-consolidated financial statements for Compañia De Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.

2. Considers 100% from Compañia De Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., 100% from La Zanja and 100% from El Brocal.

3. For all metals produced.

4. Sustaining Capex + Growth Capex equals Acquisitions of mining concessions, development costs, property, plant and equipment.

 

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APPENDIX 7

 

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated statements of financial position      
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022        
         
    2023   2022
Assets   US$(000)   US$(000)
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents   219,790   253,918
Trade and other receivables   240,319   221,899
Inventories   76,527   88,345
Income tax credit   15,150   28,046
Prepaid expenses   25,976   19,333
Hedge derivative financial instruments   -   8,839
    577,762   620,380
         
Non-current assets        
Trade and other receivables   612,880   673,627
Investments in associates and joint venture   1,527,123   1,520,977
Property, plant, equipment and development cost   1,600,295   1,535,195
Deferred income tax asset   131,863   106,170
Prepaid expenses   22,148   23,033
Assets for current income taxes   1,909   -
Other non-financial assets   59,819   23,845
    3,956,037   3,882,847
Total assets   4,533,799   4,503,227
         
         
Liabilities and equity        
Current liabilities        
Trade and other payables   293,621   247,989
Financial obligations   34,219   35,071
Income tax payable   107,491   94,171
Provisions   6,274   2,366
    441,605   379,597
Non-current liabilities        
Trade and other payables   5,385   3,553
Financial obligations   672,361   703,463
Provisions   193,209   204,347
Contingent consideration liability   21,614   16,905
Deferred income tax liabilities   30,414   32,421
    922,983   960,689
         
Total liabilities   1,364,588   1,340,286
         
Equity        
Capital stock   750,497   750,497
Investment shares   791   791
Additional paid-in capital   218,450   218,450
Legal reserve   163,372   163,270
Other reserves   31,897   31,897
Other reserves of equity   (96)   2,184
Retained earnings   1,841,549   1,841,761
Shareholders’ equity attributable to owners of the parent   3,006,460   3,008,850
Non-controlling interest   162,751   154,091
Total equity   3,169,211   3,162,941
Total liabilities and equity   4,533,799   4,503,227

 

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Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. and Subsidiaries        
Consolidated statements of profit or loss                
For the three-month and twelve-month ended December 31, 2023 and 2022        
                 
                 
    For the three-month period
ended December 31,
  For the twelve-month period
ended December 31,
    2023   2022   2023   2022
Continuing operations   US$(000)   US$(000)   US$(000)   US$(000)
Operating income                
Sales of goods   251,472   234,668   810,961   801,199
Sales of services   2,329   11,694   12,884   22,222
Royalty income   -   -   -   1,381
Total operating income   253,801   246,362   823,845   824,802
                 
Cost of sales                
Cost of sales of goods, excluding depreciation and amortization   (118,659)   (126,501)   (457,354)   (461,942)
Unabsorbed cost due to production stoppage   (1,891)   (8,145)   (19,893)   (23,058)
Cost of sales of services, excluding depreciation and amortization   (2,767)   (1,101)   (6,243)   (3,163)
Depreciation and amortization   (59,223)   (45,250)   (181,039)   (176,781)
Exploration in operating units   (10,178)   (27,167)   (49,229)   (80,796)
Mining royalties   (5,458)   (4,349)   (18,839)   (17,733)
Total costs of sales   (198,176)   (212,513)   (732,597)   (763,473)
Gross profit   55,625   33,849   91,248   61,329
                 
Operating income (expenses), net                
Administrative expenses   (14,527)   (17,286)   (69,183)   (67,728)
Selling expenses   (6,647)   (4,732)   (19,392)   (20,222)
Exploration in non-operating areas   (4,737)   (3,186)   (13,452)   (14,252)
Reversal (provision) of contingencies   1,393   870   6,927   (2,935)
Impairment recovery (loss) of long-lived assets   -     19,874   -     19,874
Other, net   29,006   (16,402)   24,973   (15,085)
Total operating income (expenses), net   4,488   (20,862)   (70,127)   (100,348)
                 
Operating Profit (loss)   60,113   12,987   21,121   (39,019)
                 
Share in the results of associates and joint venture   38,857   58,121   152,225   176,270
Foreign currency exchange difference   15,925   29,957   19,375   26,871
Finance income   2,984   2,882   9,057   14,443
Finance costs   (75,799)   (12,044)   (119,254)   (54,136)
Profit before income tax   42,080   91,903   82,524   124,429
                 
Current income tax   (47,078)   (7,210)   (69,306)   (15,633)
Deferred income tax   2,014   (28,029)   26,312   15,592
    (45,064)   (35,239)   (42,994)   (41)
                 
Profit (loss) from continuing operations   (2,984)   56,664   39,530   124,388
Discontinued operations                
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations   (7,287)   (1,322)   (6,848)   478,547
Net profit (loss)   (10,271)   55,342   32,682   602,935
                 
Profit (loss) attributable to:                
Owners of the parent   (9,772)   54,081   19,855   602,550
Non-controlling interest   (499)   1,261   12,827   385
    (10,271)   55,342   32,682   602,935
                 
Basic and diluted profit (loss) per share, stated in U.S. dollars   (0.04)   0.21   0.08   2.37
                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (common and investment), in units   253,986,867   253,986,867   253,986,867   253,986,867

 

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Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. and Subsidiaries        
Consolidated statements of cash flows              
For the three-month and twelve-month ended December 31, 2023 and 2022        
                 
    For the three-month period
ended December 31,
  For the twelve-month period
ended December 31,
    2023   2022   2023   2022
    US$(000)    US$(000)    US$(000)    US$(000)
                 
Cash flows from (used in) of operating activities              
Proceeds from sales of goods and services   194,045   174,221   782,421   809,668
Dividends received from associates   48,963   49,763   147,286   79,140
Recovery from value added tax   5,446   5,958   48,417   32,793
Interest received   809   1,333   5,123   2,915
Dividends received from investments   -     -     150   -  
Royalty received   -     -     -      5,183
Payments to suppliers and third-parties, and other net (105,324)   (139,438)   (484,868)   (580,468)
Payments to employees   (35,643)   (29,978)   (136,612)   (123,903)
Income tax and royalties paid to the Peruvian State (10,656)   (7,336)   (30,049)   (82,637)
Short-term and low value lease payments   (14,105)   (11,655)   (42,264)   (41,352)
Interest paid   (2,000)   (2,272)   (39,590)   (41,132)
Payment of royalties   (3,386)   (2,598)   (12,832)   (11,053)
Payments for tax litigation   (6,546)   (7,488)   (10,115)   (7,488)
Net cash flows from operating activities   71,603   30,510   227,067   41,666
                 
Cash flows from (used in) of investing activities              
Proceeds from sale of subsidiarie's shares   27,003   -     27,003   -  
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment   3,204   1,871   9,689   13,116
Income from sale of shares   -     -     245   1,577
Collection for sale of participation in Yanacocha   -     -         300,000
Collection for purchase of La Zanja shares   -     -         45,000
Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment   (93,010)   (58,768)   (238,669)   (151,973)
Payments for acquisitions of other assets   (2,032)   (137)   (3,804)   (290)
Capital increase in associates   -   -     -      (1,677)
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities   (64,835)   (57,034)   (205,536)   205,753
                 
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities                
Increase of bank loans   -     -     49,000   -  
Decrease (increase) of bank accounts in trust   -     -     -      29,117
Payments of bank loans   (7,758)   (7,083)   (31,034)   (323,057)
Payments of financial obligations   -     -     (49,000)   (50,000)
Dividends paid to controlling interest   -     -     (18,542)   (18,542)
Lease payments   (1,045)   (1,567)   (4,475)   (4,638)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest   -     -     (1,642)   (2,647)
Increase of restricted time deposits   16   1,126   34   (733)
Net cash and cash equivalents used in financing activities   (8,787)   (7,524)   (55,659)   (370,500)
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period, net   (2,019)   (34,048)   (34,128)   (123,081)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   221,809   287,966   253,918   376,999
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 219,790   253,918   219,790   253,918

 

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    For the three-month period
ended December 31,
  For the twelve-month
period ended December 31,
    2023   2022   2023   2022
    US$(000)   US$(000)   US$(000)   US$(000)
                 
Reconciliation of net profit to cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities                
                 
Net profit (loss)   (10,271)   55,342   32,682   602,935
                 
Plus (less):                
Share in the results of associates and joint venture (38,857)   (58,121)   (152,225)   (176,270)
Deferred income tax (continuing operations)   (2,014)   28,029   (26,312)   (15,592)
Exchange difference   (15,925)   (29,957)   (19,375)   (26,871)
Reversal (provision) of contingencies   (1,393)   (870)   (6,927)   2,935
Write-off of stripping activity asset   -     -     -      -   
Depreciation and amortization in cost of sales   59,223   45,250   181,039   176,781
Impairment recovery (loss) of long-lived assets -     (19,874)   -      (19,874)
Provision for estimated fair value of sales   (5,344)   (26,386)   8,402   (6,648)
Write-off mineral   -     11,377   -      11,377
Workers´ participation provision   (515)   762   4,176   1,033
Bonus provision - executives & employes   (1,794)   3,856   8,597   15,820
Changes in provision for environmental liabilities 9,019   (228)   9,019   (228)
Changes in provisions for exploration projects   (7,794)   13,631   (7,794)   13,631
Non - cash discontinued operations   8,957   1,007   7,320   (523,750)
Liability related to tax claim   9,598   -     9,598   -   
Net profit from the sale of subsidiarie's shares (37,944)   -     (37,944)   -   
Other minor   (12,948)   10,668   1,830   5,688
                 
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:              
Decrease (increase) in operating assets -                
Trade and other accounts receivable   (13,914)   (55,235)   42,327   27,717
Inventories   13,060   5,735   (11,818)   276
Income tax credit   (22,074)   13,282   (12,896)   6,153
Prepaid expenses   (2,212)   (11,193)   6,643   1,948
                 
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities -                
Trade and other accounts payable   91,054   86,670   47,464   (29,421)
Provisions   5,389   (4,057)   (7,230)   (14,989)
Income tax payable   5,885   (81,453)   13,320   (82,637)
                 
Payments for tax litigation   (6,546)   (7,488)   (10,115)   (7,488)
Proceeds from dividends in associates   48,963   49,763   147,286   79,140
                 
                 
Net cash and cash equivalents used in operating activities   71,603   30,510   227,067   41,666

 

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Signature

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

COMPAÑÍA DE MINAS BUENAVENTURA S.A.A.

 

 

 

 

By: /s/ DANIEL DOMINGUEZ

 

Name: Daniel Dominguez

 

Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Date: February 29, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 


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