MMG Reports Strong Q1 2026 Production: Copper Up 9%, Gold Up 24%, Silver Up 27%

Published: Apr 23, 2026 17:26
MMG Limited (MMG) has made a strong start to 2026, delivering solid first quarter production results and safety improvements.Total copper production, including copper in concentrate and cathode, increased nine per cent year-on-year to 128,698 tonnes. A result underpinned by robust performances at Las Bambas and Kinsevere. Precious metals production was also impressive, with gold output increasing by 24 per cent and silver by 27 per cent compared with the prior year period. Group precious metals production totalled 32,177 ounces of gold and 2,888,861 ounces of silver. Total zinc production was 50,263 tonnes, three per cent lower than the prior year.

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