Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (NYSE: BVN) is one of Peru’s leading precious metals producers, primarily engaged in the exploration, development and operation of gold, silver and base metal mines. Headquartered in Lima, the company’s core activities cover the entire mining cycle from concession acquisition and project evaluation to extraction, milling and metal refining. Buenaventura also holds interests in smelting, refining and trading services, enabling it to market its products both domestically and internationally.
The company’s principal assets include several operating mines in Peru such as Uchucchacua (silver-lead-zinc), Orcopampa (gold-silver) and the Tambomayo gold mine. In addition, Buenaventura participates in the Yanacocha gold mining joint venture with Newmont Corporation, which ranks among the world’s largest gold producers. Beyond these operations, Buenaventura maintains a portfolio of exploration and development projects across Peru and in neighboring Latin American countries, targeting resources that complement its existing precious and base metals output.
Buenaventura’s products are sold to international refiners and commodity traders, with a focus on markets in North America, Europe and Asia. The company leverages both its in-house metallurgical capabilities and strategic partnerships to optimize recovery rates and ensure compliance with environmental and social standards. Buenaventura has implemented community engagement programs and sustainability initiatives to support local development, water management and biodiversity conservation around its mining sites.
Founded in 1953, Buenaventura has grown from a regional exploration firm into a diversified mining company listed on the Lima Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Long-time leader Roque Benavides Cámara serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, overseeing corporate strategy, operations and stakeholder relations. With more than six decades of experience in the Peruvian mining sector, Buenaventura continues to pursue selective exploration opportunities and strategic joint ventures to build long-term value for its shareholders.
