Business: Buenaventura is a leading mining company that produces precious metals and holds mining rights in Peru. Since their inception in 1953, Buenaventura has focused on exploration and exploitation activities both by their own and through joint ventures. Buenaventura is also an important shareholder of Minera Yanacocha S.R.L., the leading gold producer in Latin America. Buenaventura is among the main gold and silver producers in the world.