Wheaton Pays $4.3B for 33.75% Silver Stream on Antamina, Securing 67.5% Production
Wheaton Precious Metals paid $4.3 billion for an additional 33.75% silver stream on Peru’s Antamina mine, raising its total to 67.5% of the mine’s output. It pays 20% of spot silver price until 100 million ounces are delivered, then 22.5% through 2036, ensuring decades of low-cost supply.
1. Deal Details
Wheaton Precious Metals invested $4.3 billion to acquire an additional 33.75% silver stream on the Antamina copper-zinc mine in Peru, boosting its total silver entitlement to 67.5% of the mine’s output. The agreement sets a 20% spot silver price per ounce streaming fee until 100 million ounces are delivered, after which the fee adjusts to 22.5% through 2036.
2. Strategic Impact
By securing over two-thirds of Antamina’s silver production, Wheaton locks in decades of low-cost silver supply and enhances its margin profile. The expanded stream strengthens predictable cash flow, supports growth targets, and cements Wheaton’s position among the world’s largest silver producers.