Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Copper Mountain waste releases
The company was criticized after approximately 8,600 litres of waste were reported released over a month from Copper Mountain. Hudbay stated that the releases did not create a danger.
2025
Litigation over Arizona mine-waste transport
Hudbay faced a lawsuit seeking to stop plans to transport mining waste across protected Arizona State Trust Land.
2021
Fatality at Lalor mine
A worker died after falling from height at the Lalor mine, leading to a temporary suspension of operations.
2009
Killing and shooting allegations at Fenix
Civil claims alleged that security personnel connected with the Fenix operation killed community leader Adolfo Ich Chamán and shot German Chub Choc, leaving him paralyzed. Related litigation was ultimately settled in 2024 without an admission of liability.
2007
Alleged violence and displacement connected with Fenix
Mayan communities alleged that forced evictions, destruction of homes, and sexual violence occurred in connection with the Fenix Nickel Project in Guatemala. The allegations later became part of civil proceedings in Canada.