HudBay Minerals, Inc. announced production, capital expenditure and exploration expenditure guidance of 2013. For the period, the company expects production of copper of 33,000 - 38,000 tonnes, zinc of 85,000 - 100,000 and precious metals of 85,000 - 105,000 ounces against 35,000 - 40,000 tonnes, 70,000 - 85,000 tonnes and 85,000 - 105,000 ounces respectively expected a year ago. Precious metals production includes gold and silver production. Silver converted to gold at a ratio of 50:1 for 2012 and 2013 guidance. The company expects total capital expenditures was CAD 1,235 million and total exploration expense was CAD 35.1 million of 2013.

The company announced production results of 2012. For the period, the company reported copper of 39,587 tonnes, zinc of 80,866 and precious metals of 101,059 ounces.