Peru's Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is a major player in the exploration, mining development, processing, and trading of precious and base metals. With a focus on gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper, the company operates across multiple mining units including the Tambomayo, Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Julcani, and San Gabrie mines. Additionally, Buenaventura owns interests in Colquijirca, La Zanja, Yanacocha, Cerro Verde, El Brocal, Coimolache, Yumpaq, San Gregorio mines, and Trapiche mining unit. Through its mining endeavors, the company produces manganese sulphate monohydrate and other by-products stemming from minerals, as well as operates hydroelectric power plants. Anchored in Lima, Buenaventura was incorporated in 1953 and continues to maintain leadership in mining and trading precious and base metals throughout the region.