Atalaya Mining Plc reported production results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019. For the quarter, the company record quarterly copper production of 13,527 tonnes compared to 11,172 tonnes for the same period a year ago.

For the full year 2019, the company's copper production increased by 6.7% to 44,950 tonnes compared to 42,114 tonnes for the same period a year ago.

Full year 2020, copper production is estimated to be in the range of 55,000 to 58,000 tonnes.

Exploration and infill drilling continue in Atalaya pit and Cerro Colorado pit. Results from ongoing exploration drilling in fourth quarter 2019 were positive with 1,019 m drilled at San Dionisio in Atalaya pit and 1,170 m drilled at Filón Sur in Cerro Colorado. Results of new Atalaya drill data continue defining and validating historical data of the rich Cu stockwork in the area.