We are considered one of the lowest-cost producers in the industry, thanks to the quality of our mineral deposits.
Location
Our story began in 1943 in the highlands of the Ticlio Pass, and all our operations remain rooted in Peru’s Central Highlands.
History
Volcan expands its operations by acquiring mining areas and assets.
Acquisition of Mahr Túnel, including the San Cristóbal and Andaychagua mines and the Mahr Túnel and Andaychagua plants.
With the acquisition of Paragsha and its Cerro de Pasco unit, Volcan becomes the largest zinc producer in Peru.
Acquisition of Chungar and Vinchos.
Acquisition of the Baños I, II, III, and IV hydroelectric plants and the Chicrín power station.
Chungar completes the construction of the Baños IV power plant.
Volcan issues corporate bonds for up to US$600 million for 10 years, at a fixed rate of 5.375%.
Acquires the Huanchor Hydroelectric Plant and starts operations at the Baños Hydroelectric Plant.
Consolidation of the Islay mine through the acquisition of surrounding concessions.
Completion of the expansion of the Animón, Victoria, and Andaychagua plants.
Approval of the spin-off of the asset block made up of 40% of the shares in Cosco Shipping Ports Chancay Peru S.A.
Glencore announces the sale of its stake in Volcan to Transition Metals AG, a subsidiary of Integra Capital, a Panamanian company that invests in commodity industries.
Transition Metals acquires 55% of Volcan’s Class A common shares and 22.1% of its share capital.
Inauguration of the Port of Chancay during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit.
Mining operations began
Volcan expands its operations by acquiring mining areas and assets.
Acquisition of Mahr Túnel, including the San Cristóbal and Andaychagua mines and the Mahr Túnel and Andaychagua plants.
With the acquisition of Paragsha and its Cerro de Pasco unit, Volcan becomes the largest zinc producer in Peru.
Acquisition of Chungar and Vinchos.
Acquisition of the Baños I, II, III, and IV hydroelectric plants and the Chicrín power station.
Chungar completes the construction of the Baños IV power plant.
Volcan issues corporate bonds for up to US$600 million for 10 years, at a fixed rate of 5.375%.
Acquires the Huanchor Hydroelectric Plant and starts operations at the Baños Hydroelectric Plant.
Consolidation of the Islay mine through the acquisition of surrounding concessions.
Completion of the expansion of the Animón, Victoria, and Andaychagua plants.
Start of operations at the Alpamarca unit and its Oxide Plant. Acquisition of the Tingo.
The Rucuy Hydroelectric Plant begins commercial operations. Acquisition from Milpo of the Romina polymetallic project.
Partnership agreements signed with Cosco Shipping Ports Limited to develop the Chancay Multipurpose Port.
Approval of the spin-off of the asset block made up of 40% of the shares in Cosco Shipping Ports Chancay Peru S.A.
Glencore announces the sale of its stake in Volcan to Transition Metals AG, a subsidiary of Integra Capital, a Panamanian company that invests in commodity industries.
Transition Metals acquires 55% of Volcan’s Class A common shares and 22.1% of its share capital.
Inauguration of the Port of Chancay during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit.