Hochschild Mining (HOC) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
3 Nov, 2026Portfolio and strategy
Precious-metals producer with 3 mines across Peru, Brazil and Argentina; 8moz Au Eq resource base and two medium-term growth projects.
Strategy centers on brownfield resource growth, operational efficiency, ESG performance and disciplined capital allocation across organic investment, debt repayment and shareholder returns.
1.7moz Au Eq added through brownfield exploration in 2025, including 1.1moz at Royropata; on track to exceed long-term upside targets.
Operations and guidance
2026 attributable production guidance: 300,000–328,000 GEO; AISC $2,157–$2,320/GEO; metal mix 73% Au and 27% Ag.
Inmaculada 2026 guidance: 174,000–185,000 Au Eq; drilling plan totals 17,890m, targeting 0.25moz+ of additional resources.
Mara Rosa guidance: 67,000–80,000oz in 2026; reorganisation is on track, production is ramping toward full capacity in H1 2026 and run rates have risen since Sep 2025.
San Jose 2026 attributable guidance: 59,000–63,000oz Au Eq; exploration targets NW–NS structures and resource replacement near the current mine.
Growth projects and exploration
Monte do Carmo is fully permitted; 2026 work includes completing engineering and updating economics, with FID expected in Q3 2026 and production targeted for 2028.
Royropata project EIA modification is being compiled for filing in Aug 2026; the project is expected to deliver 100,000oz+ per year from 2028.
Inmaculada began with one vein in 2015; 80 veins have since been discovered, with c.5.2moz Au Eq resources.
Pallancata/Royropata has 94 discovered veins and c.5.6moz+ Au Eq resources; 1.1moz was added there in 2025.
Mara Rosa near-mine drilling has added resources below the open pit; exploration evaluates a c.20km trend and aims to add 1 year+ of inferred resources.
Latest events from Hochschild Mining
- Brownfield growth and two major projects complement 2026 guidance of 300,000–328,000 GEO.HOC
Investor presentation - Higher Adjusted EBITDA and new growth assets support a 2024 production rebound.HOC
H2 2023 - Q3 output kept FY guidance on track as Mara Rosa improved and Monte do Carmo neared FID.HOC
Status update - Royropata and Monte do Carmo drive growth, with robust finances and expanding exploration.HOC
Mining Forum Americas 2026 - Record H1 results and advancing projects set the stage for major production growth from 2028.HOC
Investor update - Record H1 2026 results, strong cash flow, higher dividends, and robust project pipeline.HOC
H1 2026 - Production and cash flow remain strong, with costs above guidance and projects advancing.HOC
Status update - Record financials, strong cash, low net debt, and major project progress drive future growth.HOC
H2 2025 - 2025 guidance sees higher costs amid inflation, but efficiency and exploration drive future growth.HOC
Status Update