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Buenaventura 2Q26 results show strong EBITDA, cash gains, and Yumpag expansion

Jul 30, 2026, 8:19 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Material earnings strength, a net cash position, and meaningful dividend inflows from Cerro Verde reduce risk and support a higher valuation multiple; near-term catalysts include ongoing San Gabriel ramp progress and the Yumpag rate increase, which could lift future volumes and cash flow.

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Buenaventura posted a strong 2Q26 with EBITDA and net income surging vs. a year earlier, driven by a 12% rise in gold output and San Gabriel ramp progress. The company highlighted a better cash position and a notable dividend inflow from Cerro Verde, while signaling near-term volume constraints from San Gabriel and a higher ore-rate at Yumpag. The combination supports improved liquidity and potential upside if San Gabriel constraints ease.

Gold production up 12% YoY as San Gabriel ramps up; silver up 2%.
2Q26 EBITDA Direct Operations $277.1m; 6M26 $663.4m; net income $260.6m; 6M $557.0m.
San Gabriel sales volumes start in 2Q26; tailings challenges limited processed tonnage.
July 10, 2026: Yumpag mining rate approved to 1,200 tpd from 1,000.
Cash $758.9m; net debt -$66.6m; Cerro Verde dividends of $117.5m post-quarter-end; YTD $274.1m.

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