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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-18-000015
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180103
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180103
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180103

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BUENAVENTURA MINING CO INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001013131
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	METAL MINING [1000]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14370
		FILM NUMBER:		18506908

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		AVE CARLOS VILLARAN 790
		CITY:			LIMA
		STATE:			R5
		ZIP:			13
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5114192536

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		AV. CARLOS VILLARAN 790
		CITY:			LIMA
		STATE:			R5
		ZIP:			13
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">UNITED STATES</font><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt"><br style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt"></font><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">SECURITIES
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman"><b>&#160;</b></font><b><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 14pt">FORM
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>REPORT OF
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      TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15b-16 OF</b></font><br><font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>THE
      SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</b></font>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt"><b>For the
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt"><b>Commission
      File Number 001-14370</b></font>
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            <b>COMPANIA DE MINAS BUENAVENTURA S.A.A.</b>
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            <b>BUENAVENTURA MINING COMPANY INC.</b>
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            <b>Republic of Peru</b>
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            <b>CARLOS VILLARAN 790</b><br><b>SANTA CATALINA, LIMA 13, PERU</b>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">Indicate by
      check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
      under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:</font>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">Form 20-F
      ___X___ &#160;&#160;&#160;Form 40-F ______ </font>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">Indicate by
      check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
      permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [&#160;]</font>
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">Indicate by
      check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
      permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): </font>[&#160;]
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 10pt">Indicate by
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      contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
      Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act
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      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
      registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
      undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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      COMPA&#209;&#205;A DE MINAS BUENAVENTURA S.A.A.
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      By: /s/ LEANDRO GARC&#205;A RAGGIO
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      Name: Leandro Garc&#237;a Raggio
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      Title: Chief Financial Officer
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      Date: &#160;&#160;January 3, 2018
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      <font style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 12pt"><b>Nicole
      Bernex Joins Buenaventura&#8217;s Board of Directors</b></font>
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      LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 3, 2018--<b>Compa&#241;ia de Minas
      Buenaventura S.A.A.</b> (&#8220;Buenaventura&#8221; or &#8220;the Company&#8221;) (NYSE: BVN;
      Lima Stock Exchange: BUE.LM), Peru&#8217;s largest publicly-traded precious
      metals mining company, today announced that Dr. Nicole Bernex has been
      elected to Buenaventura's board of directors effective immediately. Mr.
      Igor Gonzales is retiring due to personal reasons after four years of
      service.
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      Mr. Roque Benavides, Chairman of Buenaventura&#180;s Board of Directors
      commented, &#8220;We are honored to have Nicole join Buenaventura&#180;s board of
      directors. Her vast experience in environmental affairs, human
      sustainable development and water management will be extremely valuable
      as we continue to expand our footprint organically with a focus on
      sustainable mining practices.&#8221; He continued, &#8220;Nicole will join
      Buenaventura&#8217;s board as an independent member, in line with our
      Company&#8217;s goal to consistently provide shareholders with the highest
      level of corporate governance.&#8221;
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      Dr. Bernex is Head Professor of the Department of Humanities and
      Academic Head of the Center of Research in Applied Geography (CIGA) at
      the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, and is a member of the
      Water, Weather and Development program of the Global Water Partnership
      (GWP). She is also consultant to international entities such as the
      World Bank's Water and Sanitation Program and the UNDP&#8217;s Human
      Development Index (HDI) Program. Dr. Bernex has been President of the
      Geographical Society of Lima, Peru (SGL) since 2016 and President
      Emeritus of the GWP Peru since 2009.
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      Dr. Bernex holds a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Geography from the Paul Val&#233;ry
      University in Montpellier, France. She also holds a Master&#8217;s degree in
      Geography from the Paul Val&#233;ry University and a Doctorate in Geography
      from the Paul Val&#233;ry University.
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      <b>Company Description</b>
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      Compa&#241;&#237;a de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is Peru&#8217;s largest, publicly traded
      precious metals Company and a major holder of mining rights in Peru. The
      Company is engaged in the mining, processing, development and
      exploration of gold and silver and other metals via wholly owned mines,
      as well as through its participation in joint exploration projects.
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      Buenaventura currently operates several mines in Peru (Orcopampa*,
      Uchucchacua*, Mallay*, Julcani*, Tambomayo*, El Brocal, La Zanja and
      Coimolache) and is developing the San Gabriel Project.
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      The Company owns 43.65% of Minera Yanacocha S.R.L (a partnership with
      Newmont Mining Corporation), an important precious metal producer and
      19.58% of Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, an important Peruvian copper
      producer.
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      For a printed version of the Company&#8217;s 2016 Form 20-F, please contact
      the persons indicated above, or download a PDF format file from the
      Company&#8217;s web site.
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      (*) Operations wholly owned by Buenaventura
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      CONTACT:<br><b>For Compa&#241;ia de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.</b><br><b>In
      Lima:</b><br>Leandro Garcia, (511) 419 2540<br>Chief Financial Officer<br>or<br>Rodrigo
      Echecopar, (511) 419 2591<br>Investor Relations Coordinator<br><u>rodrigo.echecopar@buenaventura.pe</u><br>or<br><b>In
      NY:</b><br>Barbara Cano, 646-452-2334<br><u>barbara@inspirgroup.com</u><br>or<br><b>Company
      Website:</b><br><u>www.buenaventura.com</u>
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