v3.26.1
Financial instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract]  
Financial instruments [Text Block]

29. Financial instruments

(a) Fair value and carrying value of financial instruments:

The following presents the fair value ("FV") and carrying value ("CV") of Hudbay's financial instruments and non-financial derivatives:

    Dec. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024  
    FV     CV     FV     CV  
Financial assets at amortized cost                        
Cash and cash equivalents1 $ 568.9   $ 568.9   $ 541.8   $ 541.8  
Short-term investments1   -     -     40.0     40.0  
Collateral deposits1   -     -     0.6     0.6  
Restricted cash1   0.2     0.2     0.4     0.4  
Fair value through profit or loss                        
Trade and other receivables2,3   347.6     347.6     185.5     185.5  
Non-hedge derivative assets 4   0.6     0.6     14.3     14.3  
Investments at fair value through profit or loss 5   130.9     130.9     12.1     12.1  
Total financial assets $ 1,048.2   $ 1,048.2   $ 794.7   $ 794.7  
Financial liabilities at amortized cost                        
Trade and other payables1, 2 $ 330.5   $ 330.5   $ 255.2   $ 255.2  
Deferred Copper Mountain acquisition consideration6   17.5     17.4     -     -  
Contingent Copper Mountain acquisition consideration6   14.1     13.9     -     -  
Agreements with communities 7   107.2     105.9     70.4     68.4  
Wheaton refund liability8   13.9     7.9     9.9     7.3  
Senior unsecured notes 9   1,022.7     1,010.9     1,111.6     1,111.1  
Senior secured revolving credit facilities10   (2.3 )   (2.3 )   (3.6 )   (3.6 )
Fair value through profit or loss                        
Non-hedge derivative liabilities 4   31.9     31.9     0.3     0.3  
Total financial liabilities $ 1,535.5   $ 1,516.1   $ 1,443.8   $ 1,438.7  
1 Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, collateral deposits, restricted cash, trade and other payables are recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value due to their short-term nature and generally negligible credit losses.
2 Excludes tax and other statutory amounts.
3 Trade and other receivables contain receivables including provisionally priced receivables classified as FVTPL and various other items at amortized cost. The fair value of provisionally priced receivables is determined using forward metals prices (level 2).
4 Derivatives are carried at their fair value, which is determined based on observable forward market commodity prices corresponding to the maturity of the contract (level 2),
5 All investments are carried at their fair value, which is determined using quoted market bid prices in active markets for listed shares.
6 Fair value of the deferred and contingent Copper Mountain acquisition consideration has been determined using an applicable credit-risk adjusted discount rate (level 3).
7 These financial liabilities relate to agreements with communities near the Constancia mine in Peru (note 17). Fair values have been determined using an applicable credit-risk adjusted discounted rate and foreign exchange rates (level 3).
8 Discounted value based on a market rate at inception of the applicable Wheaton contract for carrying value (note 17) and fair value using an applicable credit-risk adjusted discount rate (level 3).
9 Fair value of the senior unsecured notes (note 19a) has been determined using an applicable credit-risk adjusted discount rate (level 3).
10 Fair value of the senior secured revolving credit facility, when drawn, is valued using an applicable credit adjusted discount rate (level 3).

 

Fair value hierarchy

The table below provides an analysis by valuation method of financial instruments that are measured at fair value subsequent to recognition as well as financial instruments not measured at fair value but for which a fair value is disclosed. Levels 1 to 3 are defined based on the degree to which fair value inputs are observable and have a significant effect on the recorded fair value, as follows:

- Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

- Level 2: Valuation techniques use significant observable inputs, either directly or indirectly, or valuations are based on quoted prices for similar instruments; and,

- Level 3: Valuation techniques use significant inputs that are not based on observable market data.

December 31, 2025   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Financial assets at FVTPL:                        
Provisionally priced receivables $ -   $ 302.2   $ -   $ 302.2  
Non-hedge derivatives   -     0.6     -     0.6  
Investments   127.9     -     3.0     130.9  
  $ 127.9   $ 302.8   $ 3.0   $ 433.7  
Financial liabilities at FVTPL:                        
Non-hedge derivatives $ -   $ 31.9   $ -   $ 31.9  
Financial liabilities at amortized cost:                        
Deferred Copper Mountain acquisition consideration   -     -     17.5     17.5  
Contingent Copper Mountain acquisition consideration   -     -     14.1     14.1  
Agreements with communities   -     -     107.2     107.2  
Wheaton refund liability   -     -     13.9     13.9  
Senior unsecured notes   1,022.7     -     -     1,022.7  
  $ 1,022.7   $ 31.9   $ 152.7   $ 1,207.3  

 

December 31, 2024   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Financial assets at FVTPL:                        
Provisionally priced receivables $ -   $ 171.3   $ -   $ 171.3  
Non-hedge derivatives   -     14.3     -     14.3  
Investments   10.6     -     1.5     12.1  
  $ 10.6   $ 185.6   $ 1.5   $ 197.7  
Financial liabilities at FVTPL:                        
Non-hedge derivatives $ -   $ 0.3   $ -   $ 0.3  
Financial liabilities at amortized cost:                        
Agreements with communities   -     -     70.4     70.4  
Wheaton refund liability   -     -     9.9     9.9  
Senior unsecured notes   1,111.6     -     -     1,111.6  
  $ 1,111.6   $ 0.3   $ 80.3   $ 1,192.2  

The Company's policy is to recognize transfers into and transfers out of fair value hierarchy levels as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. During the year ended December 31, 2025 and year ended December 31, 2024, Hudbay did not make any such transfers.

Valuation techniques used for instruments categorized in Levels 2 and 3 are consistent with the year ended December 31, 2024.

(b) Derivatives and hedging:

Copper fixed for floating swaps

Hudbay enters into copper fixed for floating swaps in order to manage the risk associated with provisional pricing terms in copper concentrate sales agreements. As at December 31, 2025, Hudbay had 57.9 million pounds of net copper swaps outstanding at an effective average price of $5.18/lb and settling from January to May 2026. As at December 31, 2024, Hudbay had 61.7 million pounds of net copper swaps outstanding at an effective average price of $4.19/lb and settling from January to May 2025. The aggregate fair value of the transactions at December 31, 2025 was a net liability of $26.4 million (December 31, 2024 - an asset position of $13.7 million).

Gold fixed for floating swaps

During the year ended December 31, 2025, Hudbay entered into gold fixed for floating swaps to manage the risk associated with provisional pricing terms on concentrate shipments. As at December 31, 2025, Hudbay had 23,180 ounces of net gold swaps outstanding at an effective average price of $4,333/ounce and settling from January to February 2026. The aggregate fair value of the position at December 31, 2025 was a net liability of $4.9 million.

Zinc fixed for floating swaps

Hudbay enters into zinc fixed for floating swaps in order to manage the risk associated with provisional pricing terms in zinc concentrate sales agreements. As at December 31, 2025, Hudbay had 7.3 million pounds of net zinc swaps outstanding at an effective average price of $1.40/lb and settling in January 2026. As at December 31, 2024, Hudbay had 9.7 million pounds of net zinc swaps outstanding at an effective average price of $1.38/lb and settling from January to April 2025. The aggregate fair value of the transactions at December 31, 2025 was nil (December 31, 2024 - an asset position of $0.3 million).

Copper forward sales

As at December 31, 2025, Hudbay had nil pounds of copper forwards outstanding. As at December 31, 2024, Hudbay had 5.3 million pounds of copper forwards outstanding at an effective average price of $3.95/lb and settling from January to April 2025. The aggregate fair value of the transactions at December 31, 2025 was nil (December 31, 2024 - a liability position of $0.1 million).

Copper costless collars

As at December 31, 2025, Hudbay had nil pounds of copper collars outstanding. As at December 31, 2024, Hudbay had 6.6 million pounds of copper collars outstanding settling from January to April 2025 at an average floor price of $3.88/lb and an average cap price of $4.14/lb. The aggregate fair value of the position at December 31, 2025 was nil (December 31, 2024 - an asset position of $0.1 million).

(c) Provisionally priced receivables

Changes in fair value of provisionally priced receivables

Hudbay records changes in fair value of provisionally priced receivables related to provisional pricing in concentrate purchase, concentrate sale and certain other sale contracts. Under the terms of these contracts, prices are subject to final adjustment at the end of a future period after title transfers based on quoted market prices during the quotation period specified in the contract. The period between provisional pricing and final pricing is typically up to three months.

Changes in fair value of provisionally priced receivables are presented in trade and other receivables when they relate to sales contracts and in trade and other payables when they relate to purchase contracts. At each reporting date, provisionally priced metals are marked-to-market based on the forward market price for the quotation period stipulated in the contract, with changes in fair value recognized in revenue for sales contracts and in inventory or cost of sales for purchase concentrate contracts. Cash flows related to changes in fair value of provisionally priced receivables are classified in operating activities.

As at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, Hudbay's net position consisted of contracts awaiting final pricing are as indicated below:

Metal in
concentrate
    Sales awaiting final pricing     Average YTD price ($/unit)  
Unit   Dec. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024     Dec. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024  
Copper pounds (in 000s)   65,791     85,731     5.64     3.96  
Gold troy ounces   33,222     47,075     4,340     2,638  
Silver troy ounces   85,337     238,149     70.22     29.02  
Zinc pounds (in 000s)   8,365     12,102     1.40     1.34  

The aggregate fair value of provisionally priced receivables within the copper and zinc concentrate at December 31, 2025 was an asset position of $40.9 million (December 31, 2024 - a liability position of $13.9 million).

(d) Financial risk management

Hudbay's financial risk management activities are governed by Board-approved policies addressing risk identification, hedging authorization procedures and limits and reporting. The Company's policy objective, when hedging activities are undertaken, is to reduce the volatility of future profit and cash flow within the strategic and economic goals of Hudbay. From time to time, the Company employs derivative financial instruments, including forward and option contracts, to manage risk originating from exposures to commodity price risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. Significant derivative transactions are approved by the Board of Directors, and hedge accounting is applied when certain criteria have been met. Hudbay does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculation purposes. The following is a discussion of the Company's risk exposures.

(i) Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, including foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, share prices, and interest rates will cause fluctuations in the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument.

Foreign currency risk

Hudbay's primary exposure to foreign currency risk arises from:

- Translation of Canadian dollar denominated costs and, to a lesser extent, Peruvian soles cost into US dollars. Substantially all of the Company's revenue are denominated in US dollars, while the majority of its operating costs are denominated in either the Canadian dollar or Peruvian sol. Generally, with gross profit, appreciation of the US dollar relative to the Canadian dollar will increase Hudbay's profit.

- Translation of foreign currency denominated cash, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables, as well as other financial liabilities. Appreciation of the US dollar relative to a foreign currency will decrease the net asset value of these balances once they have been translated to US dollars, resulting in foreign currency translation losses on foreign currency denominated assets and gains on foreign currency denominated liabilities.

The Manitoba and British Columbia segment's primary financial instrument foreign currency exposure is on US denominated cash, trade and other receivables and other financial liabilities. The Peru segment's primary financial instrument foreign currency exposure is on Peruvian soles cash, trade and other payables and other financial liabilities.

The Company's economic exposure to foreign currency risk was as follows based on notional financial instrument amounts stated in US equivalent dollars:

    Dec. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024  
    CAD1     USD2     PEN3     CAD1     USD2     PEN3  
Cash $ 8.8   $ 36.6   $ 10.7   $ 6.4   $ 13.9   $ 3.8  
Trade and other receivables   0.1     145.7     1.0     0.1     116.4     0.4  
Restricted cash   -     -     -     0.2     -     -  
Other financial assets   98.7     -     -     12.1     -     -  
Trade and other payables   (8.6 )   (2.2 )   (25.0 )   (5.7 )   (1.9 )   (15.9 )
Other financial liabilities   -     (7.9 )   (105.9 )   -     (7.3 )   (68.4 )
  $ 99.0   $ 172.2   $ (119.2 ) $ 13.1   $ 121.1   $ (80.1 )
1 HMI is exposed to foreign currency risk on CAD.
2 The Manitoba and British Columbia segments are exposed to foreign currency risk on USD.
3 The Peru segment is exposed to foreign currency risk on PEN.

The following sensitivity analysis for foreign currency risk relates solely to financial instruments and non-financial derivatives that were outstanding as at the year-end date; each sensitivity calculation assumes all other variables are held constant. This analysis is based on values as at December 31, 2025 and does not reflect the overall effect that changes in market variables would have on the Company's operating results.

December 31, 2025 Change of:  

Would have changed

2025 after-tax earnings

by:

 
USD/CAD exchange rate1 + 10% $ 1.2  
USD/CAD exchange rate1 -10%   (1.4 )
USD/PEN exchange rate2 + 10%   7.0  
USD/PEN exchange rate2 -10%   (8.6 )
December 31, 2024 Change of:  

Would have changed

2024 after-tax earnings

by:

 
USD/CAD exchange rate1 + 10% $ 6.0  
USD/CAD exchange rate1 -10%   (7.4 )
USD/PEN exchange rate2 + 10%   4.4  
USD/PEN exchange rate2 -10%   (6.2 )
1 Effect on profit due to foreign currency remeasurements of balances denominated in a currency different from a Hudbay subsidiary's functional currency.
2 Effect on profit due to foreign currency remeasurement of balances denominated in Peruvian Sol.

Commodity price risk

Hudbay is exposed to market risk from prices for the commodities the Company produces and sells, such as copper, zinc, gold and silver. From time to time, Hudbay maintains price protection programs and conducts commodity price risk management through the use of derivative contracts. The following sensitivity analysis for commodity price risk relates solely to financial instruments and non-financial derivatives that were outstanding as at the year-end date; each sensitivity calculation assumes all other variables are held constant. This analysis is based on values as at December 31, 2025 and does not reflect the overall effect that changes in market variables would have on the Company's operating results.

December 31, 2025   Change of:     Would have changed 2025 after-tax earnings by:  
Copper prices ($/lb)1 + $0.30   $ 1.4  
Copper prices ($/lb)1 - $0.30     (1.4 )
Gold prices ($/oz)1 + $300     1.8  
Gold prices ($/oz)1 - $300     (1.8 )
Zinc prices ($/lb)1 + $0.10     0.5  
Zinc prices ($/lb)1 - $0.10     (0.5 )
December 31, 2024   Change of:    

Would have changed

2024 after-tax earnings

by:

 
Copper prices ($/lb)1 + $0.30   $ 3.4  
Copper prices ($/lb)1 - $0.30     (3.5 )
Gold prices ($/oz)1 + $300     -  
Gold prices ($/oz)1 - $300     -  
Zinc prices ($/lb)1 + $0.10     0.1  
Zinc prices ($/lb)1 - $0.10     (0.1 )
1 Effect on profit due to provisional pricing derivatives (note 29c) and derivative contracts (note 29b).

Share price risk

Hudbay is exposed to market risk from share prices of the Company's investments in publicly listed metals and mining entities. These investments are made to foster strategic relationships, in connection with joint venture agreements and for investment purposes. Management monitors the value of these investments for the purposes of determining whether to add or reduce Hudbay's positions. The following sensitivity analysis of share price risk relates solely to financial instruments that were outstanding as at the year-end date. This analysis is based on values as at December 31, 2025 and does not reflect the overall effect that changes in market variables would have on the Company's finance expenses.

December 31, 2025   Change of:    

Would have changed 2025 after-

tax earnings by:

 
Share prices + 25%   $ 32.0  
Share prices - 25%     (32.0 )
December 31, 2024   Change of:     Would have changed 2024 after-tax earnings by:  
Share prices + 25%   $ 3.0  
Share prices - 25%     (3.0 )

Interest rate risk

Hudbay is exposed to the following interest rate risks:

- cash flow interest rate risk on its cash and cash equivalents; and,

- interest rate risk on its senior secured revolving credit facilities.

The only relevant risks at December 31, 2025 is interest rate risk on cash and short-term investments. The revolving credit facilities remain undrawn as at December 31, 2025. Neither the 2026 Notes nor the 2029 Notes contain embedded derivatives that require bifurcation from the host contract.

As at December 31, 2025 and 2024, the interest rate risk relates to cash on hand and short-term investments.

This analysis only quantifies the impact of the interest rate risk on cash and short-term investments based on balances held as at December 31, 2025 and 2024 and does not reflect the overall effect that changes in market variables would have on the Company's finance expenses.

December 31, 2025   Change of:     Would have changed 2025 after-tax earnings by:  
Interest rates + 2.00%   $ 8.3  
Interest rates - 2.00%     (8.3 )
December 31, 2024   Change of:     Would have changed 2024 after-tax earnings by:  
Interest rates + 2.00%   $ 8.5  
Interest rates - 2.00%     (8.5 )

(ii) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to Hudbay if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligations. The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is represented by the carrying amount, net of any impairment losses recognized, of financial assets and non-financial derivative assets recorded on the consolidated balance sheets.

A large portion of Hudbay's cash are on deposit with major Schedule 1 Canadian banks. Deposits with Schedule 1 Canadian banks represented 92% of total cash as at December 31, 2025 (2024 - 87%). Hudbay's investment policy requires it to comply with a list of approved investments, concentration and maturity limits, as well as credit quality. Credit concentrations in the Company's short-term investments are monitored on an ongoing basis.

Transactions involving derivatives are with counterparties Hudbay believes to be creditworthy.

At December 31, 2025, 43% of Hudbay's trade receivables were secured by letters of credit (2024 - 36% were insured or payable by letters of credit). Any additional exposure to credit risk is monitored and approved on an ongoing basis. Expected credit losses on trade and other receivables at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, are insignificant.

Two customers accounted for approximately 23% and 21% of total trade receivables as at December 31, 2025 (2024 - two customers accounted for approximately 39% and 28% of total trade receivables). Credit risk for these customers is assessed as low. As at December 31, 2025, none of the Company's trade receivables were aged more than 30 days past the due date (2024 - nil).

(iii) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its obligations associated with financial liabilities. Hudbay's objective is to maintain sufficient liquid resources to meet operational and investing requirements.

The following summarizes the contractual undiscounted cash flows of the Company's non-derivative and derivative financial liabilities, including any interest payments, by remaining contractual maturity and financial assets used to manage liquidity risk. The table includes all instruments held at the reporting date for which payments had been contractually agreed at the reporting date. The undiscounted amounts shown are gross amounts, unless the liabilities will be settled net. Amounts in foreign currency are translated at the closing rate at the reporting date. When a counterparty has a choice of when an amount is paid, the liability is allocated to the earliest possible time period.

Dec. 31, 2025  

Carrying

amount

   

Contractual

cash flows

   

Less than

1 Year

    1 - 3 Years     3 -5 Years    

More than

5 Years

 
Assets used to manage liquidity risk                          
Cash $ 568.9   $ 568.9   $ 568.9   $ -   $ -   $ -  
Restricted cash   0.2     0.2     0.2     -     -     -  
Trade and other receivables   347.6     347.6     347.6     -     -     -  
Non-hedge derivative assets   0.6     0.6     0.6     -     -     -  
  $ 917.3   $ 917.3   $ 917.3   $ -   $ -   $ -  
Non-derivative financial liabilities                          
Trade and other payables $ (330.5 ) $ (330.5 ) $ (330.5 ) $ -   $ -   $ -  
Deferred Copper Mountain acquisition consideration   (17.4 ) $ (21.0 )   (3.0 )   (6.0 )   (6.0 )   (6.0 )
Contingent Copper Mountain acquisition consideration   (13.9 ) $ (18.8 )   -     -     (7.5 )   (11.3 )
Agreements with communities 1   (105.9 )   (136.7 )   (67.0 )   (12.3 )   (9.2 )   (48.2 )
Senior unsecured notes   (1,010.9 )   (1,141.8 )   (516.4 )   (66.4 )   (559.0 )   -  
Wheaton refund liability   (7.9 )   (79.2 )   -     -     -     (79.2 )
  $ (1,486.5 ) $ (1,728.0 ) $ (916.9 ) $ (84.7 ) $ (581.7 ) $ (144.7 )
Derivative financial liabilities                          
Non hedge derivative contracts $ (31.9 ) $ (31.9 ) $ (31.9 ) $ -   $ -   $ -  
  $ (31.9 ) $ (31.9 ) $ (31.9 ) $ -   $ -   $ -  
1 Represents the Peru community agreement obligation, excluding interest.

 

Dec. 31, 2024  

Carrying

amount

   

Contractual

cash flows

   

Less than

1 Year

    1 - 3 Years     3 -5 Years    

More than

5 Years

 
Assets used to manage liquidity risk                          
Cash $ 541.8   $ 541.8   $ 541.8   $ -   $ -   $ -  
Short-term investments   40.0     40.0     40.0                    
Collateral deposits   0.6     0.6     0.6                    
Restricted cash   0.4     0.4     0.4     -     -     -  
Trade and other receivables   185.5     185.5     185.5     -     -     -  
Non-hedge derivative assets   14.3     14.3     14.3     -     -     -  
  $ 782.6   $ 782.6   $ 782.6   $ -   $ -   $ -  
Non-derivative financial liabilities                          
Trade and other payables $ (255.2 ) $ (255.2 ) $ (255.2 ) $ -   $ -   $ -  
Agreements with communities 1   (68.4 )   (99.0 )   (26.1 )   (17.0 )   (8.3 )   (47.6 )
Senior unsecured notes   (1,111.1 )   (1,305.7 )   (59.1 )   (654.4 )   (592.2 )   -  
Wheaton refund liability   (7.3 )   (79.2 )   -     -     -     (79.2 )
  $ (1,442.0 ) $ (1,739.1 ) $ (340.4 ) $ (671.4 ) $ (600.5 ) $ (126.8 )
Derivative financial liabilities                          
Non hedge derivative contracts $ (0.3 ) $ (0.3 ) $ (0.3 ) $ -   $ -   $ -  
  $ (0.3 ) $ (0.3 ) $ (0.3 ) $ -   $ -   $ -  
1 Represents the Peru community agreement obligation, excluding interest.