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Hudbay Minerals' Financial Performance

Hudbay Minerals' total operating revenue for December 31, 2024 was RMB584,918,000, a 2.54% YoY decrease from RMB602,159,000 for December 31, 2023. This change reflects a decline in sales revenue, which may affect its overall financial performance.

Key Financial Data

1. The Company's total operating revenue in 2024 was RMB584,918,000, a decrease of RMB17,141,000 from 2023, a 2.54% YoY decrease.

2. Sales costs decreased from RMB405,464,000 to RMB400,485,000, showing a certain cost control ability.

3. Despite the decline in revenue, the Company still achieved an increase in gold by-products revenue in the second quarter, but overall it still recorded a net loss of US$1.658.3 million.

4. Production in Peru was affected by planned lower grades, which affected total sales.

5. The annual consolidated cash cost guidance for 2024 has been lowered to US$0.90-1.10/lb, showing the Company's efforts in cost control.

Industry Comparison

1. Industry-wide analysis: The mining industry currently faces challenges such as fluctuating resource prices and a slow global economic recovery, leading to a decline in overall revenue levels. Many mining companies were affected in 2024, reflecting the overall downward trend in the industry.

2. Peer evaluation analysis: Compared with other companies in the industry, Hudbay Minerals' revenue decline was at a moderate level, and other competitors may also face similar revenue pressures. If it controls costs properly, it may perform better in terms of profitability. Therefore, Hudbay needs to focus on its cost structure and market strategy to maintain competitiveness.

Summary

Hudbay Minerals faced the main problem of revenue decline in 2024, despite effective cost control, the insufficient overall sales and weakened market demand still affected its revenue. Fluctuating mineral product prices and intensified industry competition also pose challenges to its financial performance.

Opportunities

1. Optimizing production processes and improving mineral grades may enhance overall sales and revenue levels.

2. Exploiting the benefits of by-products and exploring diversified revenue sources.

3. Continuing efforts in cost control may help maintain competitiveness under persistent price pressure.

Risks

1. Further revenue decline due to continuous price declines for mineral products may affect the Company's profitability.

2. Uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment may limit market demand, affecting sales.

3. Intensified industry competition may lead to increased price pressure, eroding the Company's market share and profitability.

4. Policy changes and special events such as natural disasters may have a sudden impact on the Company's operations.