Company summary
Hochschild Mining is a precious-metals producer focused mainly on gold and silver operations in the Americas. Its portfolio includes established mines and development projects intended to replace and expand production over time.
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Hochschild Mining
Basic Resources
- Index
- FTSE 250
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Gold and silver mining, mineral processing, exploration, mine development and investment in new precious-metal projects.
Key markets
Operations are concentrated in South America, particularly Peru, Argentina and Brazil, while output is sold into global precious-metals markets.
Key drivers
Gold and silver prices, production volumes, grades, operating costs, mine-life extensions, project development, exploration success and cash generation.
Key risks
Precious-metal price volatility, mine disruptions, political and permitting risk, cost inflation, geological uncertainty, environmental liabilities and project overruns.
Recent Developments
22 July 2026: first-half production was 151,830 gold-equivalent ounces and Hochschild retained full-year guidance of 300,000-328,000 ounces. Mara Rosa performance was improving, net cash was about $51m and a Monte Do Carmo investment decision remained due in the second half.
Dividend notes
Pays dividends when cash generation and investment needs allow. The 2025 final dividend was 5 US cents per share, went ex-dividend on 7 May 2026 and was paid on 16 June, equivalent to about 3.685p at the declared sterling rate.
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