Atico Mining Corporation announced operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018 from its El Roble mine. For the fourth quarter, the company's production totaled 5.81 million pounds of copper contained in concentrates, an increase of 9% over fourth quarter of 2017 with 2,913 ounces of gold contained in concentrates, a decrease of 2% over fourth quarter of 2017. Average processed tonnes per day of 867, an increase of 9% over fourth quarter of 2017.

For the year 2018, the company produced 21.87 million pounds of copper contained in concentrates, an increase of 6% over 2017 with 11,344 ounces of gold in concentrates, an increase of 4% over 2017. Average processed tonnes per day of 827, an increase of 5% over 2017.

For the year 2019, the company provides operating guidance. The company expects the copper production within the range of 20,000,000 pounds to 21,000,000 pounds. The gold production is expected within the range of 10,200 ounces to 10,700 ounces.