The Tantahuatay operation is managed by Buenaventura and is owned by three companies, and expected gold production at this project is estimated at about 100,000 ounces of gold per year.

Buenaventura holds a 40.09% interest in the Tantahuatay project, while Southern Copper Corporation and ESPRO hold 44.24% and 15.67% interests, respectively.

Peru-based Buenaventura is engaged in the mining, processing, development and exploration of gold and silver and other metals through wholly-owned mines as well as through its participation in joint exploration projects.