Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.

NYSE: BVN
$15.77
-$0.15 (-0.9%)
Closing price April 22, 2024
Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A., based in Lima, Peru, is a leading precious and base metals mining company. Founded in 1953, it specializes in discovering, extracting, processing, and selling gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper. With a strong presence in Peru, it operates several mining units like Tambomayo and Orcopampa, among others. The company also has interests in various other mines, produces manganese sulphate, and runs hydroelectric power plants, showcasing its diversified operations within the mining sector.
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