Record Low Cash Costs
Hudbay achieved record low consolidated cash costs of negative $0.45 per pound and sustaining cash costs of $0.72 per pound, significantly improving compared to the previous quarter due to higher byproduct credits and strong operating cost performance.
Strong Free Cash Flow and EBITDA
Hudbay generated seven consecutive quarters of meaningful free cash flow and achieved a new quarterly record with an adjusted EBITDA of $287 million, representing a 12% increase over the previous quarter.
Copper and Gold Production Exceeds Expectations
Consolidated copper production was 31,000 tonnes, and gold production exceeded expectations at 74,000 ounces, primarily due to outperformance in Manitoba.
Significant Progress in Growth Strategy
Hudbay consolidated ownership at Copper Mountain and received full permits for Copper World, positioning the company to increase long-term copper production by more than 50%.
Operational Improvements in Manitoba
The Manitoba operations saw a 17% increase in gold production compared to the previous quarter, driven by higher grades and improved mining techniques, with gold cash costs decreasing by 38%.