MMG says its copper production in second quarter 'significantly impacted' by community actions at Las Bambas kitconews gold silver economics mining finance metals investing
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According to the company’s statement, a decline in quarterly copper production was due to a community protest at its Las Bambas mine in Peru leading to an operational shut of more than 50 days. However, MMG noted it withdrew its 2022 production guidance for Las Bambas and will provide an update in the Interim Report when further updates regarding the progress of the dialogue process with communities are available.
The company’s total zinc production of 53,488 tonnes was 8% higher than the March quarter with improved labor availability and strong processing plant performance at Dugald River.