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TMX, NYSE – HBM 2022 No. 11 Hudbay Announces Robust Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Copper World Complex

Economic Studies

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Hudbay Announces Robust Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Copper

World Complex

• Two-phase mine plan has an after -tax net present value (10%) of $1,296 million and generates an

18% internal rate of return at $3.50 per pound copper1

• Phase I reflects a standalone operation on private land and patented mining claims over a 16-year

mine life with average annual copper production of approximately 86,000 tonnesi at cash costs and

sustaining cash costs of $1.15 and $1.44 per pound of copperii, respectively, generating an after-tax

net present value (10%) of $741 million and an internal rate of return of 17%1

• Phase I of t he Copper World Complex includes a 60,000 ton per day sulfide concentrator, a 20,000

ton per day oxide heap leach, an SX/EW facility and a concentrate leach facility with an initial capital

cost estimate of approximately $1.9 billion. T he concentrator is intended to expand to 90,000 tons

per day in Phase II

• The processing facilities are planned to have annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes of

copper cathode during Phase I and 125,000 tonnes of copper cathode during Phase II , and have

been designed to reduce the project’s carbon footprint to produce “Made in America” copper

• Supports U.S. copper supply through onshore production of copper cathode expected to be sold

entirely to domestic customers and eliminates GHG and sulfur emissions associated with overseas

shipping and processing

• Phase II expands mining activities onto federal land and extends the mine life to 44 years with

average annual copper production of approximately 101,000 tonnes i at cash costs and sustaining

cash costs of $1.11 and $1.42 per pound of copper ii, respectively. Phase II provides additional

optionality with an after -tax net present value (10%) of $555 million and an internal rate of return of

49% (and a projected after-tax net present value (10%) of $ 2,806 million at the time of Phase II

sanctioning)1

• Significant increase in copper contained in all mineral resource categories

• Hudbay is evaluating several opportunities to optimize the project, including the potential to expand

Phase I beyond 16 years with additions to the company’s private land package for tailings and waste

rock storage and the potential to accelerate Phase II if federal permits are received earlier than as

outlined in the PEA

Toronto, Ontario, June 8, 2022 – Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) today

announced the results of the preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) of its 100%-owned Copper World Complex in

Arizona, which includes the recently discovered Copper World deposits along with the Rosemont deposit . All dollar

amounts are in US dollars, unless otherwise noted.

1 The valuation metrics presented in this news release are based on a preliminary economic assessment that includes an economic

analysis of the potential viability of mineral resources. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated

economic viability. This preliminary economic assessment is preliminary in nature, includes inferred resources that are considered

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too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as

mineral reserves and there is no certainty the prelimina ry economic assessment will be realized . See “Qualified Person and NI 43 -

101” below.

“The Copper World Complex PEA represents the next leg of copper growth at Hudbay , generating significant value

for all of our stakeholders with robust project economics and many benefits for the community and local economy in

Arizona,” said Peter Kukielski, Hudbay’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “ We have been successfully

executing an alternative Arizona strategy since 2019 to deliv er this attractive project , which is significantly de -risked

and has the potential to nearly double our annual copper production while maintaining Hudbay’s first quartile cash

cost positioning . Phase I represents an attractive standalone operation on our private land and Phase II provid es

significant long-term growth potential in this prolific district. Through applying our core competencies of exploration,

mine planning and project development, the Copper World Complex is expected to be the next major copper

operation in the United States , delivering the copper needed to meet domestic electrification and decarbonization

supply chain needs.”

Successfully Executing an Alternative Strategy

Hudbay has been evaluating alternative options to unlock value from its Arizona mineral assets since the July 2019

ruling from the U.S. District Court to vacate the final record of decision (“FROD”) issued by the U.S. Forest Service

relating to its Rosemont copper deposit . The FROD was based upon a standalone development plan for the

Rosemont deposit utilizing federal land as set forth in Hudbay’s 2017 feasibility study and technical report (the “2017

Feasibility Study”).

Discovering New Mineralization on Patented Mining Claims

In the fall of 2019, the company began pursuing a private land development plan, including exploring nearby patented

mining claims in the historic Helvetia mining district. The company initiated a drill program in 2020 to confirm historical

drilling in this past -producing region, and the drill program was further expanded throughout 2021 after continuing to

receive encouraging results. Four deposits were discovered in early 2021 with oxide and sul fide mineralization

occurring at shallow depths on Hudbay’s wholly -owned patented mining claims. By September 2021, the exploration

program had identified seven mineral deposits (referred to at the time as the “Copper World deposits”) over a seven-

kilometre strike area, as sh own in Figure 1 . An initial mineral resource estimate was declared at the Copper World

deposits in December 2021, which was larger and at a higher level of geological confidence than expected.

Expanding Private Land Package

Hudbay has been acquiring additional private land in the area to support an operation entirely on private land. The

company now holds approximately 4,500 acres of private land and patented mining claims , which are enough to

support the first 16 years of productio n at the Copper World Complex. Please refer to Figure 2 for a map of the

company’s private land package.

Unlocking District Potential

Following the recent exploration success on patented mining claims and ongoing litigation uncertainty regarding the

project design set forth in the 2017 Feasibility Study , Hudbay began to evaluate alternative design options to unlock

value within this prospective district . This included remodeling the 2017 mineral resources , incorporating the new

mineral resources from successful exploration results and completing new metallurgical testing work , which led to a

comprehensive review of the mine plan, process plant design, tailings deposition strategies and permitting

requirements for the new project.

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Advancing State-Level Permitting

In June 2021, Hudbay initiated the state -level permitting process for the project with an application for its Mined Land

Reclamation Plan (“MLRP”), which was subsequently approved by the Arizona State Mine Inspector in October 2021.

The MLRP approval include d a requirement for reclamation cost bonding prior to initiating work on the company’s

private lands and represented the first step in the permitting process for a private land operation.

An aquifer protection permit and air quality permit are the remaining key state-level permits required for a private land

operation, which, along with other minor permits, are expected to be advanced in the second half of 2022. Hudbay

previously received aquifer protection and air quality permits for the 2017 design of the Rosemont project and these

permits have been successfully upheld through litigation.

Hudbay does not believe any federal permits are required for Phase I of the mine plan for the Copper World Complex

(see “Simplified Permitting Process” below).

2022 PEA Summary

The Copper World Complex PEA contemplates a two-phased mine plan with the first phase reflecting a standalone

operation with processing infrastructure on Hudbay’s private land and mining occurring on patented mining claims.

Phase I is expected to require only state and local permits and reflects a 16-year mine life. Phase II extends the mine

life to 44 years through an expansion onto federal land to mine the entire deposits. Phase II would be subject t o the

federal permitting process.

Phase I contemplates average annual copper production of up to 100,000 tonnesi over a 16-year mine life, including

approximately 86,000 tonnes i of copper from mined resources at average cash cost s and sustaining cash costs of

$1.15 and $1.44 per pound of copper ii, respectively. At a copper price of $3. 50 per pound, the after-tax net present

value of Phase I using a 10% discount rate is $ 741 million and the internal rate of return is 1 7%. Phase I I

contemplates an expansion of the processing facilities which would increase average annual copper production up to

approximately 125,000 tonnesi over the remaining mine life, including approximately 101,000 tonnes i of copper from

mined resources at average cash cost s and sustaining cash costs of $1.1 1 and $1.42 per pound of copper ii,

respectively. With the inclusion of Phase II and assuming a copper price of $3.50 per pound, the after -tax net present

value of the total project using a 10% discount ra te increases to $1,296 million and the internal rate of return is 1 8%.

The valuation metrics are highly sensitive to the copper price and at a price of $4.00 per pound, the after -tax net

present value of Phase I and LOM, using a 10% discount rate , increases to $1,193 million and $1,903 million,

respectively, and the internal rate of return in Phase I and LOM increases to 21% and 22%, respectively.

A summary of key valuation, production and cost details from the PEA can be found below. For further details,

including operating and cash flow metrics provided on an annual basis, please refer to Exhibit 1 at the end of this

news release. For further details regarding the preliminary nature of the PEA and its limitations, please refer to

“Qualified Person and NI 43-101” below.

Summary of Key Metrics (at $3.50/lb Cu) Unit Phase I Phase II LOM

Valuation Metrics (Unlevered)1

Net present value @ 8% (after-tax) $ millions $1,097 $947 $2,044

Net present value @ 10% (after-tax) $ millions $741 $555 $1,296

Internal rate of return (after-tax) % 17% 49% 18%

Payback period # years 5.3 1.7 -

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EBITDA (annual avg.)2 $ millions $438 $530 $497

Project Metrics

Growth capital $ millions $1,917 $885 $2,802

Construction length # years 3.0 2.0 -

Operating Metrics

Mine life # years 16.0 28.0 44.0

Copper cathode production – mined

resources3 000 tonnes 86.4 101.3 95.9

Copper cathode production – total3 000 tonnes 98.7 123.3 114.3

Copper recovery – mill to cathode % 77.3 80.1 79.2

Copper recovery – leach to cathode % 59.0 58.7 58.9

Sustaining capital (annual avg.) $ millions $33 $35 $34

Cash cost4 $/lb Cu $1.15 $1.11 $1.12

Sustaining cash cost4 $/lb Cu $1.44 $1.42 $1.43

Note: “LOM” refers to life-of-mine total or average.

1 Calculated assuming the following commodity prices: copper price of $3.50 per pound, copper cathode premium of $0.01 per

pound (net of cathode transport charges), silver stream price of $3.90 per ounce and molybdenum price of $11.00 per pound.

Reflects the terms of the existing Wheaton Precious Metals stream, including an upfront deposit of $230 million in the first year of

Phase I construction in exchange for the delivery of 100% of silver produced.

2 EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial performance measure with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information, please

refer to the company's most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

3 The mine plan assumes external concentrate is sourced in years when spare capacity exists at the SX/EW facility in order to

maximize the full utilization of the facility. Copper cathode production from mined resources excludes the production from external

concentrate. Average annual copper cathode production from external concentrates is approximately 12,000 tonnes in Phase I and

22,000 tonnes in Phase II. There remains the potential to replace external copper concentrate with additional internal feed.

4 Cash cost and sustaining cash cost, net of by-product credits, per pound of copper produced from internally sourced feed and

excludes the cost of purchasing external copper concentrate, which may vary in price or potentially be replaced with additional

internal feed. By-product credits calculated using the following commodity prices: molybdenum price of $11.00 per pound, silver

stream price of $3.90 per ounce and amortization of deferred revenue as per the company’s approach in its quarterly financial

reporting. By-product credits also include the revenue from the sale of excess acid produced at a price of $145 per tonne.

Sustaining cash cost includes sustaining capital expenditures and royalties. Cash cost and sustaining cash cost are non-IFRS

financial performance measures with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further details on why Hudbay believes cash costs

are a useful performance indicator, please refer to the company's most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three

months ended March 31, 2022.

Cu Price Sensitivity Unit $3.25/lb $3.50/lb $3.75/lb $4.00/lb $4.25/lb

Phase I Valuation Metrics

Net present value1 @ 8% $ millions $827 $1,097 $1,366 $1,633 $1,903

Net present value1 @ 10% $ millions $513 $741 $968 $1,193 $1,420

Internal rate of return1 % 15% 17% 19% 21% 23%

Payback period # years 6.0 5.3 4.7 4.3 3.9

EBITDA (annual avg.)2 $ millions $392 $438 $484 $530 $576

LOM Valuation Metrics

Net present value1 @ 8% $ millions $1,647 $2,044 $2,439 $2,833 $3,228

Net present value1 @ 10% $ millions $990 $1,296 $1,600 $1,903 $2,206

Internal rate of return1 % 16% 18% 20% 22% 23%

EBITDA (annual avg.) 2 $ millions $446 $497 $547 $598 $649

1 Net present value and internal rate of return are shown on an after-tax basis.

2 EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial performance measure with no standardized definition under IFRS. For further information, please

refer to the company's most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

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Overview of Proposed Operation

The Copper World Complex is planned to be a traditional open pit shovel and truck operation with a copper sul fide

mineral processing plant and an oxide leach processing facility producing copper cathode, molybdenum concentrate

and silver doré.

The overall mining operation is expected to consist of four open pits in Phase I with two of the pits expanding onto

federal land in Phase II , as shown in Figure 3 . Phase I contemplates exploitation of the pits and use of associated

infrastructure within a footprint that requires only state and local permits for its 16 years of operation, plus one year of

pre-stripping. During this period, all waste and tailings will be disposed on, and leach pads will be located on ,

Hudbay’s private land. In Phase II, it is assumed that all necessary federal permits will be obtained in order to mine

and deposit tailings and waste on unpatented mining claims.

A majority of the newly discovered deposits are intended to be mined in Phase I and these deposits have a lower

strip ratio and would contribute approximately 50% of the resources mined, as shown in Figure 4 . In the first five

years, including the year of pre -stripping, 90% of the mineral resources are intended to be extracted from the Peach-

Elgin, Copper World (now referred to as “ West”) and Broadtop Butte pits. The Rosemont (now referred to as “ East”)

pit would become a major contributor in year five and the primary source of feed in Phase II.

The processing facilities and saleable mineral product s are fundamentally different from what was contemplated in

the 2017 Feasibility Study. The processing facilities for the Copper World Complex include an oxide leach and

solvent extraction and electro -winning (“SX/EW”) facility, a sulfide concentrator, a concentrate leach facility and an

acid plant. The capacity of the sulfide concentrator during Phase I is 60,000 tons per day while the tonnage of the

run-of-mine leached material is 20,000 tons per day. In year 17, the sulfide throughput will increase to 90,000 tons

per day for the duration of Phase II. The pregnant leach solution from the concentrate leach facility will be combined

with the solu tion from the oxide leaching circuit and treated in the SX/EW facility to produce copper cathode. The

concentrate leach facility will also produce sulfur which will be processed into sulfuric acid at the acid plant and then

used on the oxide leach pads. When the sulfur production from the concentrate leach process is insufficient to

support the sulfuric acid requirements of the project, sulfur will be purchased at local market price; conversely, when

sulfuric acid production exceeds the operation’s leaching requirements, it will be sold.

The capacity of the contemplated processing facilities allows for the opportunity to process third party feed in certain

years when the copper from resources mined may be lower due to grade variability . The PEA assumes third-party

concentrate will be sourced in certain years to maximize the utilization of the SX/EW facility, which will have annual

production capacity for 100,000 tonnes of copper cath ode during Phase I and 125,000 tonnes of copper cathode

during Phase II.

The PEA contemplates the construction of three tailings storage facilities for Phase I and an additional larger tailings

facility for Phase II. Conventional tailings deposition is planned for Phase I. Dry stack tailings deposition is intended to

occur in Phase II, as per the original design set forth in the 2017 Feasibility Study.

Total project capital cost s are estimated to be $1.9 billion for Phase I, including all costs associated with the

construction of the onsite facilities as managed by the EPCM contractor , such as the sulfide concentrator, the

concentrate leach facility, the oxide leach and SX/EW plant . Phase I project capital costs include $572 million of

owner’s costs associated with mining equipment, pre-stripping activities as well as all operating costs capitalized prior

to the start of production. Phase II project capital costs of $885 million include costs associated with the expansion of

the crushing facility and flotation plant to accommodate the higher sulfide throughput, as well as $264 million of

owner’s costs related to the construction of a new tailings facility. Contingency cost s have been applied to direct

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capital costs at 20% for Phase I due to many components being at an advanced level of engineering, and at 40% for

Phase II due to the long lead time of 15 years before the start of construction, reflecting a higher uncertainty on these

cost estimates. For further details on the capital cost estimates, please refer to Exhibit 1.

Reducing GHG Emissions, Supporting Domestic Copper Supply and Generating Significant Local Benefits

Global copper market fundamentals are expected to be strong with a structural deficit emerging in the medium term.

Global mine production, and available smelter capacity, are expected to struggle to keep pace with metal demand

boosted by the green energy r evolution. The U.S. is expected to remain a net copper importer during this period and

domestic supply will be required to help secure growing U .S. metal demand related to increased manufacturing

capacity, infrastructure development, bolstering the country ’s energy independence and domestic EV battery supply

chain and production needs.

The “Made in America” copper cathode produced at the Copper World Complex is expected to be sold entirely to

domestic U.S. customers, thereby reducing the operation’s total energy requirements, greenhouse gas (“GHG”) and

sulfur (SO2) emissions by eliminating overseas shipping, smelting and refining activities relating to copper

concentrate (please refer to Figure 5 ). The company estimates that the project will reduce total energy consumption

by more than 10%, including a more than 30% decline in energy consumption relating to downstream processing

when compared to a project design that produces copper concentrates for overseas smelting and refining. The lower

energy consumption would result in an approximate 10% to 15% reduction in scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas

(“GHG") emissions. In addition, t he copper cathode production from oxides will also result in lower GHG emissions.

Hudbay is targeting further reductions in the project’s GHG emissions as part of the company’s specific emissions

reduction targets to align with the global 50% by 2030 climate change goal . Hudbay has integrated GHG reduction

initiatives as part of its project design for the Copper World Complex and the company expects to further reduce GHG

emissions through advancing many green opportunities which are discussed in the section titled “Project Optimization

and Upside Opportunities” below.

The Copper World Complex is expected to generate significant benefits for the community and local economy in

Arizona. Over the anticipated 44-year life of the operation, the company expects to contribute more than $3.3 billion

in U.S. taxes, including approximately $660 million in taxes to the state of Arizona and $590 million in property taxes

that directly benefit local communities . Hudbay also expects the Copper World Complex to create more than 500

direct jobs and up to 3,000 indirect jobs in Arizona.

Simplified Permitting Process

The permitting process for the Copper World Complex is expected to require state and local permits for Phase I and

federal permits for Phase II. On May 23, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona issued a favourable

ruling effectively stating that there is no obligation for the Army Corps of Engineers (“ACOE”) to include Phase I of the

project as part of the NEPA federal review of the standalone Rosemont project design . Furthermore, o n May 12,

2022, a decision from the 9 th Circuit Court of Appeals clarified the permitting path for Phase II, and the company

expects it will be able to pursue and obtain federal permits within the constraints imposed by the Court’s decision.

In April, two groups of project opponents provided separate notices of their intent to bring citizen suits against Copper

World under the Clean Water Act. In each case, project opponents have alleged that the site contains jurisdictional

waters of the U.S. and that a Section 404 Clean Water Act permit is needed to advance the project. The ACOE has

never determined that there are jurisdictional waters of the U.S. at the Copper World Complex and Hudbay has

independently concluded through its own scientific analysis that there are no such waters in the area.

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Mineral Resource Estimate

The PEA and mine plan are based on a new resource model for the Copper World Complex, which incorporates a

revised resource model for the East deposit (formerly known as Rosemont) with the addition of the Copper World

deposits discovered in 2021. The resource model was constructed using the same methods Hudbay applied at

Constancia and Mason . Based on this new model, including resource classification cr iteria calibrated on historical

performance at Constancia and the control of grade over-smoothing in the previous 2017 resource model , contained

copper in measured and indicated resources increased by 17% and contained copper in inferred resources increased

by 328%, as compared to the mineral resources included in the 2017 Feasibility Study.

The current mineral resource estimates for the Copper World Complex (effective as of May 1, 2022) are summarized

below and replace the prior estimates of mineral reserves and resources at the Rosemont and Copper World

deposits set forth in the 2017 Feasibility Study and the December 2021 mineral resource statement, respectively.

Copper World Complex

Mineral Resource Estimates1,2,3

Tonnes

(millions)

Cu Grade

(%)

Soluble Cu

Grade (%)

Mo Grade

(g/t)

Ag Grade

(g/t)

Flotation

Measured 687 0.45 0.05 138 5.1

Indicated 287 0.36 0.06 134 3.6

Total Measured and Indicated 973 0.42 0.05 137 4.6

Inferred 210 0.36 0.05 119 3.9

Leach

Measured 105 0.37 0.26 - -

Indicated 94 0.35 0.26 - -

Total Measured and Indicated 200 0.36 0.26 - -

Inferred 52 0.40 0.29 - -

Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.

1 Mineral resource estimates that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral resource estimates

do not include factors for mining recovery or dilution.

2 Mineral resource estimates constrained to a Lerch Grossman pit shell with a revenue factor of 1.0 using a copper price of $3.45

per pound.

3 Using a 0.1% copper cut-off grade and an oxidation ratio lower than 50% for flotation material, and a 0.1% soluble copper cut-off

grade and an oxidation ratio higher than 50% for leach material.

Copper World Complex Comparison of Mineral Resource Estimates1,2

2017 2022 % Change

Tonnes

(millions)

Cu

(%)

Cu (000

tonnes)

Tonnes

(millions)

Cu

(%)

Cu (000

tonnes)

Tonnes

(millions)

Cu

(%)

Cu (000

tonnes)

Measured and

Indicated 1,147 0.36 4,129 1,173 0.41 4,829 2% 14% 17%

Inferred 75 0.30 224 262 0.37 957 252% 22% 328%

Note: totals may not add up correctly due to rounding.

1 2017 mineral resource estimates are inclusive of mineral reserve estimates.

2 2022 mineral resource estimates include both flotation and leach material.

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Project Optimization and Upside Opportunities

Recent technical and exploration work has identified many opportunities that may further enhance project economics,

reduce environmental impacts, increase annual production and extend mine life.

• Expanding Private Land Phase I - Hudbay may acquire additional private land to increase the tailings and

waste capacity and extend the Phase I mine life beyond 16 years.

• Earlier Receipt of Federal Permits for Phase II - Hudbay is optimistic that the company will be able to secure

federal permits sooner than the conservative timelines assumed in the PEA, which will allow the mining of

more tonnage at a higher grade earlier in the mine life.

• Green Opportunities – There are several emission redu ction opportunities the company will evaluate with

future feasibility studies, including the potential to source renewable energy from local providers at a nominal

cost, the use of autonomous or electric haul trucks at the operation and various post -reclamation land uses

such as domestic renewable energy production. Also, if Hudbay is able to secure additional private land to

improve the tailings configuration, there is the potential to accelerate dry stack tailings deposition into Phase

I, which would reduce water consumption.

• Additional Exploration Upside Potential – Continued exploration activities may result in further extension of

economic mineralization, including bridging the gap to the north and south of the Bolsa deposit. In addition,

2021 geophysical surveys identified several new targets north and south of the West deposit (formerly

known as the Copper World deposit). A large portion of Hudbay’s property in this prolific region has yet to be

explored and provides the potential for further discoveries.

Next Steps – Advancing to Pre-feasibility Study

Hudbay continues early site works at the project, which commenced in April 2022 with initial grading and clearing

activities. The company also continues to have seven drill rigs turning at site conducting infill drilling in support of

additional feasibility studies.

Hudbay expects to advance a pre -feasibility study for Phase I of the Copper World Complex in the second half of

2022, which will focus on converting the remaining inferred mineral resources to measured and indicated and

evaluating many of the project optimization and upside opportunities . The company has increased its 2022 spending

guidance for Arizona by $ 30 million, which includes an additional $15 million in capitalized exploration, $10 million in

evaluation expenses and $5 million in growth capital expenditures.

During 2023, the company expects to complete a de finitive feasibility study on Phase I of the Copper World Complex

and receive all required state and local permits for Phase I . Hudbay expects to generate significant free cash flow

over the next several years following the recent completion of its brownfi eld investment projects in Peru and

Manitoba. In addition, Hudbay expects to evaluate a variety of financing options, including a potential minority joint

venture partner, as part of a prudent financing strategy prior to a project sanction decision, which could be made as

early as 2024.

Non-IFRS Financial Performance Measures

Cash cost and sustaining cash cost per pound of copper produced are shown because the company believes they

help investors and management assess the performance of its operations, including the margin generated by the

operations and the company. Unit operating costs are shown because these measures are used by the company as

a key performance indicator to assess the performance of its mining and processing operations. EBITDA is shown to

provide additional information about the cash generating potential in order to assess the company’s capacity to

service and re pay debt, carry out investments and cover working capital needs. These measures do not have a