Hudbay Minerals Reports Record 2025 Financials, Raises Dividend, and Closes $600M Copper World JV

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Hudbay Minerals reported record annual revenue and adjusted EBITDA for 2025, achieved production and cost guidance, and announced a 100% increase in its quarterly dividend, alongside the closing of a $600 million joint venture for its Copper World project.

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• Record 2025 Financial Performance

  Achieved record annual revenue of $2.21 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.06 billion in 2025, demonstrating strong operational resilience and a 29% increase in adjusted EBITDA year-over-year.

• Significant Debt Reduction & Liquidity

  Reduced long-term debt by $185.1 million in 2025, lowering net debt to $439.7 million and improving the net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio to 0.4x. Post-closing adjusted liquidity, including the Copper World JV proceeds, exceeds $1.4 billion.

• Copper World Joint Venture Closed

  Finalized a $600 million strategic partnership with Mitsubishi for a 30% interest in the Copper World project in January 2026, with $420 million cash received at closing, fully funding 2026 growth capital and significantly de-risking the project.

• Quarterly Dividend Increased

  Announced a 100% increase in the quarterly dividend to C$0.01 per share, marking the first dividend increase in the company's history, payable March 27, 2026.

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The filing highlights Hudbay Minerals' exceptional financial and operational performance in 2025, marked by record revenue and adjusted EBITDA, and successful achievement of production and cost guidance despite operational challenges. The closing of the $600 million Copper World joint venture with Mitsubishi is a pivotal strategic move, de-risking a key growth project and providing substantial funding for its development. This, combined with significant debt reduction and a strengthened balance sheet, has enabled the company to increase its quarterly dividend by 100%, signaling strong confidence in future cash flows and a commitment to shareholder returns. The 2026 guidance projects continued copper production growth and industry-leading low costs, positioning Hudbay for sustained profitability and strategic expansion. Investors should view these developments as a strong affirmation of the company's strategic execution and financial health.