Hudbay Minerals resumes operations at Snow Lake

Executive Summary

• Hudbay Minerals has resumed full mining operations at its Snow Lake complex after the mandatory evacuation order was lifted on Aug. 22, 2025.
• Milling at the New Britannia mill restarted on Aug. 26 and the entire workforce returned by Aug. 27; full production is expected by early September 2025.
• The company re‑affirms its expectation to meet 2025 annual guidance for Manitoba operations despite the recent wildfire disruptions.

Key Details

• Evacuation lift: Mandatory evacuation order lifted by Manitoba Wildfire Service and Town of Snow Lake effective Aug. 22, 2025.
• Safety inspections completed: Post‑evacuation safety review of shaft and underground electrical infrastructure performed; no structural damage reported to surface facilities.
• Milling restart: New Britannia mill resumed processing on Aug. 26, 2025.
• Workforce return: Full mining workforce at Lalor returned as of Aug. 27, 2025.
• Production timeline: Snow Lake operation projected to reach full production levels by early September 2025.
• Guidance reaffirmation: Company continues to expect achievement of its 2025 annual guidance metrics for Manitoba operations despite wildfire impacts.

Notable Quotes

“The emergency preparedness and extensive community response efforts were successful in safeguarding Hudbay's surface infrastructure and facilities in Manitoba during the wildfires… We expect a safe return to full operations, and we will continue to work with local and provincial authorities to ensure continued rebuilding of our communities after this difficult wildfire season.” – John O’Shaughnessy, Vice‑President, Manitoba Business Unit.