VolcanCompañía Minera SAA booked year-over-year increases in itsconsolidated zinc, copper and gold production in the second quarter, whilesilver and lead output declined.

According to a July 18 release, zinc, copper and gold outputtotaled 70,200 tonnes, 1,200 tonnes and 1,400 ounces, representing increases of0.9%, 25.0% and 4.9%, respectively, compared to the same period of the previousyear.

Meanwhile, silver output declined 5.6% year over year to 5.8million ounces, while lead output declined 10.3% to 13,000 tonnes.