Compañía de Minas Buenaventura SAA engages in the development and exploration of mineral properties. It operates through the following segments: Production and Sale of Minerals; Exploration and Development Activities; Construction and Engineering Services; Energy Generation and Transmission Services; Insurance Brokerage; Rental of Mining Concessions; Holding of Investments in Shares; and Industrial Activities. The company was founded by Alberto Benavides de la Quintana in July 1953 and is headquartered in Lima, Peru.