FORM
6-K
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
Report
of
Foreign Issuer
Pursuant
to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For
the
month of July 2008
BUENAVENTURA
MINING COMPANY INC.
(Translation
of Registrant's Name into English)
CARLOS
VILLARAN 790
SANTA
CATALINA, LIMA 13, PERU
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form
20-F
x Form 40-F
o
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained
in
this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant
to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes
o
No
x
If
"Yes"
is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________________.
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Buenaventura
Stock-Split Now Effective
Lima,
Peru, July 24, 2008 -
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (the “Company” or “Buenaventura”)
(NYSE: BVN; Lima Stock Exchange: BUE.LM), Peru’s largest, publicly-traded
precious metals mining company announced that the two-for-one stock
split
took place the morning of July 23, 2008. As a result, the number
of
Buenaventura’s outstanding shares is now 254,442,328.
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Company
Description
Compañía
de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is Peru’s largest, publicly-traded precious metals
company and a major holder of mining rights in Peru. The Company is engaged
in
the mining, processing, development and exploration of gold and silver and
other
metals via wholly owned mines as well as through its participation in joint
exploration projects.
Buenaventura
currently operates several mines in Peru (Orcopampa, Uchucchacua, Antapite,
Julcani, Recuperada and Caraveli) and also has controlling interests in two
mining companies (CEDIMIN and El Brocal) as well as a minority interest in
several other mining companies in Peru. The Company owns 43.65% in Minera
Yanacocha S.R.L. (a partnership with Newmont Mining Corporation), an important
precious metal producer, and 18.50% in Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, an important
Peruvian copper producer.
To
request a printed version of the Company’s 2007 annual report on 20-F form
contact the persons indicated above.
Cautionary
Statement
This
news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the
safe
harbor created by such sections. Such forward-looking statements include,
without limitation, statements regarding future mining or permitting activities.
Where Buenaventura expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future
events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith
and
believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements
are
subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual
results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or
implied
by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include those concerning the
Company’s, Yanacocha’s and Cerro Verde´s costs and expenses, results of
exploration, the continued improving efficiency of operations, prevailing
market
prices of gold, silver and other metals mined, the success of joint ventures,
estimates of future explorations, development and production, subsidiaries’
plans for capital expenditures, estimates of reserves and Peruvian political,
economical, legal and social developments. For a more detailed discussion
of
such risks and other factors, see the company’s 2007 Annual Report on Form 20-F,
which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as
the
company’s other SEC filings. Buenaventura does not undertake any obligation to
release publicly revisions to any “forward-looking statement,” to reflect events
or circumstances after the date of this news release, or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable
securities laws.
Signature
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
Compañía
de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.
| /s/ CARLOS E. GALVEZ PINILLOS | |||
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Carlos
E. Gálvez Pinillos
Chief Financial Officer Date:
July 24, 2008
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