Sierra Metals forecasts a notable surge in copper production for 2025. Specifically, the company anticipates its copper output from the Yauricocha mine in Peru and the Bolivar mine in Mexico. Output will climb to between 44.6 million and 48.5 million pounds. This represents an increase from the 37.5 million to 43.3 million pounds expected in 2024. Enhanced throughput rates and improved ore grades at the Yauricocha mine will drive this growth.
Yauricocha Mine Achieves Full Throughput Capacity, Enhancing Operational Efficiency
The Yauricocha mine achieved full throughput capacity of 3,600 metric tonnes per day by the fourth quarter of 2024. Consequently, a 30% improvement in operational efficiency was realized. In 2025, Sierra Metals will invest further. They plan to mine a larger ore body below Level 1120. Additionally, they will develop a high-grade zone in the upper regions of the mine. SuperMetalPrice considers these to be highly important advancements for the company.
Bolivar Mine to Maintain Stable Copper Production Through Efficiency Enhancements
Copper production at the Bolivar mine is expected to remain steady in 2025. Although ore grades are projected to be lower, Sierra Metals will offset this with improved throughput rates. Efforts to optimize operational efficiency at Bolivar aim to sustain copper output.
Zinc and Lead Production to Experience Upward Trajectory
In addition to copper, Sierra Metals forecasts growth in zinc and lead production. Zinc production will rise to between 53.6 million and 58.4 million pounds. This is a significant increase from 38.6 million to 44.5 million pounds in 2024. Lead production is anticipated to grow to 13.7 million to 15 million pounds, compared to 10.2 million to 11.8 million pounds in 2024.
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